Our Team

โ€œNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.โ€

Mond Qu - Director

With a solid foundation in Architecture, Business, and Design, Mond delights in crafting furniture that exudes minimalism, practicality, and sustainability. Drawing upon his understanding of spatial layouts, materials, and life, Mond weaves these elements into Naco's distinctive design language. Mond's ambition is to shake up the furniture industry, transforming it one home at a time through Naco's innovative processes and creations.

Angus Coleman - Manager / Furniture Designer

Angus enjoys rapidly sketching out and modeling his ideas physically and digitally. Through collaborative processes and creative design outcomes, Angus is passionate to change the world into a more sustainable place. He views design as a deeply important aspect of life and society that is best approached with an aesthetic intention to develop environments and products that create a better surrounding for all life.

Emma Puglia - Junior Designer

With a background in architecture, Emma brings a passion for simplicity and functionality to her role as a junior designer in the Richmond studio. She draws inspiration from modernist principles of linearity, repetition, and balance, and enjoys applying these to varied design challenges. Motivated to problem-solve with CAD, Emma is eager to strengthen her understanding of fabrication to refine outcomes. She thrives on collaboration, taking the time to connect with people and explore how design can best meet their needs.

Ravi Newman Pache - Design Technician

Ravi is a skilled Industrial Designer with a passion for CNC technology and digital-assisted manufacturing. Splitting his time between NACOโ€™s Richmond showroom and the Blackburn factory, he combines design consultation with hands-on technical work. He plays a key role in modernizing the factory and developing custom designs, guiding projects from client consultations to production.

Edward Yee - CNC Operator

Edward Yee is a designer with a background in architecture and digital fabrication, bringing expertise in CNC machining, parametric design, and advanced manufacturing processes. At NA'CO Design, he oversees CNC operations, translating complex digital models into precise, high-quality manufactured products through a combination of technical expertise, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. With experience in physical prototyping and computational design, Edward bridges the gap between concept and production.

Oliver Schrock - Digital Director

I've been working in the creative industry for 10 years with experience and passion in all aspects of design, from architecture & installations to virtual reality and digital design. I've worked with a vast portfolio of global brands on a multitude of creative projects, providing expertise and consultation for clients and their teams. Naco has become a second family to me and i aim to use my creative expertise to help provide furniture to our clients that is built in a sustainable & unique way that lasts a lifetime of memories.

Mary Chong - Showroom & Accounts Coordinator

Mary plays an essential role at NACO, overseeing customer payments, material purchasing, and accounts across all showrooms. Working in our Nunawading location she ensures a smooth process from inquiry to delivery, keeping projects on track and schedules aligned. With her attention to detail and customer-first approach, Mary is always ready to help clients find the right solutions for their needs.

Hiva Mokari - Junior Designer

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Tao Jiang - ICT Manager

Tao Jiang is our IT whiz-kid, he has strong digital infrastructure skills, conceptualising, rationalising, and delivering the backend of Naco. Tao Jiang collaborates with the team to produce digital services and focuses our company for the future.

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Sebastian Funke Kupper - Strategic Advisor

Sebastian is a Product Design Engineer with a decade of experience in product development, manufacturing, and leadership. As Strategic Advisor at NA'CO Design, he provides guidance across product development, engineering, manufacturing, sales, team development, and operational improvement. He has led initiatives including factory modernisation, hiring strategy, and process improvement, helping strengthen the business while continuing to support the development of innovative, high-quality products.