Children's Book Week 2016 - Up Close with Fengyi Lai

Fengyi Lai was born in Malacca. She graduated from The One Academy, majoring in Graphic Design and Illustration. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hertforshire in 2013. Fengyi is passionate about illustrating children’s book and enjoys using different mediums. Her passion for design is linked to her desire to inspire people everyday with her art.

1. What do you like to do on Sundays?

I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. Whether we are making dinner or watching movies, going thrift shopping or grabbing a quick lunch, as long as I am amongst great company with good conversation, I am happy.

2. Why do you like children's books?

I enjoy a lot of bedtime stories - flipping through children's picture books just makes me relax after a long day at work. I get lots of pleasure and inspiration from them, and it's cool when your ideas and imagination become visible. 

Fengyi Lai

3. Draw or doodle your favourite animal.

Dinosaurs!

4. What is the best day of your life?

I have many best days in my life. But if I can only pick one, then it'll be the day when my parents agreed to let me further my studies in Art and Design and then later on majoring in Illustration. I was a science stream students, so it was tough for them. Haha! 

5. Who is your favourite author/illustrator and why?

I love Eric Carle's book, I love the way how he plays with textures and bold colors. And also local illustrator, Lim Heng Swee's earlier works (寻找遗失的乐园 and 美丽人生).

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Fengyi Lai made her debut as a children's book illustrator in the delightful book written by Feng Feng Huthins  - Do Dinosaurs Share?

She will be conducting two Craft time sessions - Make Your Own Dinosaur Egg! - during Children's Book Week 2016 on Saturday, 28th May and Sunday, 29th May at the Concourse, Bangsar Village II.  

​Mark your calendars and bring the kids for some Dino fun!