Meet Raquel
Raquel Lopes is an early childhood educator and artistic director living in NSW, Australia. She founded Nuna Minds to create meaningful tools that nurture connection between homes, hearts, and everyday emotions.
Her work celebrates creativity, mindfulness, and the small steps that shape emotional wellbeing for children and families.
The Nuna Minds Story
Nuna Minds was born from a deep understanding of the emotional complexities children face, particularly in times of change. As an early childhood educator, Raquel witnessed firsthand how children navigate big feelings and transitions.
Through thoughtful design and heartfelt storytelling, Nuna Minds creates tools that help children and families stay connected — even when life takes them in different directions.
Every product is designed with care, using non-toxic materials and child-safe finishes, ensuring that love and safety go hand in hand.
A Story Close to the Heart
The illustrations in our books are inspired by Raquel’s own family — capturing the warmth, love, and beautiful chaos of everyday life with children.
Every character, every scene reflects real moments of connection, helping families everywhere see themselves in these heartfelt stories.
Why We Do What We Do
To blend design, empathy, and storytelling in ways that nurture everyday emotional wellbeing — creating small moments of connection that make a big difference.