About
Furry Feline Creatives is an original character design studio, streetwear and lifestyle brand with a vision to create diversity, inclusivity and dedication to family. Our business idea supports this vision by offering a wide range of original well-designed, humorous family friendly products. For over a decade they have traveled all over the United States and internationally doing the biggest shows and selling their designs at conventions and festivals. The company is defined by their groups of quirky characters and original style of art that influenced by classic American cartoons and Asian influence. Born and raised in Manila, their roots could be traced to the Chinese community in the Philippines where they grew up. They also have done collaborations with Hot Topic, Chuck Jones (creator of Looney Tunes) and global non profit organizations such as WaterAid, animal shelters and health organizations. They have been featured on ABC, World Journal, Plano Magazine, SDCC Blog, Kotaku and numerous websites.
Alvin and Cheri Ong were best friends for ten years before they married in 2007 // all photo by Jennifer Shertzer
Cheri with no previous sewing background started sewing plush toys with the drawings she made in her childhood days while Alvin wrote stories influenced by people's personalities, interests and experience. These were projected in these wonderful and appealing cast of characters. Since then we have expanded into an extensive range of products which include clothing, apparel, toys, bags, accessories and more.
"We wanted to make something real and personal. We are unique, we all got stories to tell and that what makes it so special and original".
CHERI LYNN ONG
DESIGNER ARTIST / CO-OWNER
Cheri Lynn Ong had been drawing all her life, Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Advertising Design. She began her artistic life as an illustrator and a graphic designer for one of the top wedding photographers in Asia. It was not until having children where she was inspired to take the needle and started sewing and bringing the characters she drew back in her childhood come to life. Since then, she has expanded into various mix media art. Her style is very unique and drew inspiration from classic American cartoons mixed with Asian comics. Very distinct and original.
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/cheriong
Patreon: https://patreon.com/cheriong
Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/cheriong
ALVIN ONG
STORYTELLER / CO-OWNER
He is the geek. A former computer engineer and a very talkative one. Graduated with double Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Information Technology. He handles all the business aspect, web and social media of Furry Feline Creatives. Comes out with all the silly ideas and stories of the characters and books. He also takes care of the kids when Cheri is busy working.