Hugo Eccles

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Founder & Chief Creative at UNTLD MOTO

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Hugo is the Founder and Chief Creative of UNTLD MOTO, leveraging over three decades of experience designing consumer products and vehicles. Educated at the Royal College of Art, his career includes work with IDEO, Ford, and Volkswagen, specializing in transformational strategy and design for the evolving transport landscape.

Deeply embedded in motorcycle culture, Hugo co-founded the Bike Shed Moto Co. , a community hub for riders and builders. His passion for design extends into architecture, and he has dedicated over 25 years to mentoring students as a Professor of Design in the UK, USA, and Canada.

A unique fact: As a young man, Hugo once lived in a VW campervan on Venice Beach.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Fast-paced

Risk-Accepting

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Electric Vehicle Design
He founded UNTLD MOTO to focus on the EV industry and frequently showcases his company's electric motorcycle designs, such as the XPZero.
Motorcycle Culture
He is a co-founder of the Bike Shed Moto Co. , a well-known community and venue in London and Los Angeles dedicated to celebrating motorcycle lifestyle.
Design Education
With over 25 years of experience as a professor at institutions like the Royal College of Art, he is passionate about mentoring the next generation of designers.

Media Appearances

Hugo has no verified media appearances

Work History

2014
Founder & Chief Creative at UNTLD MOTO
2010
Founding Partner at BIKE SHED MOTO CO
2004 - 2014
Design Director at Landor & Fitch | Omnicom Media Group | Conran & Partners | Native Design
2003 - 2004
Consultant at Ford Motor Company
1998
Professor of Design at Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins, Parsons New School, DAAP Cincinnati, UC Berkeley...

Education

1993 - 1995
Master of Arts - MA from Royal College of Art
1990 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Kingston University

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Exp : 31 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Chief Creative at UNTLD MOTO
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Insights For Selling To Hugo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hugo is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hugo

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hugo move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Hugo take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Hugo

Personality Compatibility


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