“I am an industrial designer focused on systems, integration, and strategic design thinking. My work explores how design can operate beyond individual products to address complex, large-scale challenges through coordinated systems and platforms.My thesis project, Takaya, applies this approach to the Canadian automotive industry. It proposes a Virtual OEM model that brings together existing suppliers into a unified, design-led platform. Beginning with a hybrid hypercar as a proof of capability, the project demonstrates how Canada can transition from manufacturing for global brands to owning its own systems, identity, and intellectual property.”