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Jim Wicks

Questioner · DISC type c
Director and Clinical Professor MS MPD2 at Northwestern University
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Jim Wicks is a Clinical Professor and Director at Northwestern University, leading masters programs in product design and development. With over 25 years of experience, he previously led consumer experience design at Motorola, Google, and Lenovo, shaping iconic products like the RAZR, DROID, and the Moto 360 smartwatch. He holds a BFA from the University of Illinois.

He is a respected expert on design strategy and has been credited with more than 40 design and utility patents. His work is centered on bridging design innovation with executive leadership and infusing future leaders with strategic vision and business acumen.

Unique fact: Jim was the chief designer for the Motorola RAZR, which became one of the most iconic and best-selling cell phones of its time.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Director and Clinical Professor MS MPD2
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Jim shows up

Systematic
Cautious & Analytical
Price-Sensitive

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Priorities

Topics Jim cares about

Product Design & Development
He directs two master's programs at Northwestern focused on product design, development, and innovation management, teaching the next generation of product leaders.
Consumer-Centric Design
His career at Motorola focused on user-centered design, leading teams to create breakthrough consumer products like the Moto 360 smartwatch by focusing on user experience.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
Director and Clinical Professor MS MPD2
Northwestern University
7-2016
Director MS Engineering Design Innovation Northwestern University
Northwestern University
9-2014 - 6-2016
Sr. Vice President of Design, Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo Company
Lenovo
5-2012 - 8-2014
Sr. Vice President of Design, Motorola Mobility, a Google Company
Google
3-2007 - 5-2012
Senior Vice President of Consumer Experience Design, Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)
In the press

Media appearances

EDI Announces New Director - Segal Design Institute. Featured in Segal Design Institute (Northwestern University)
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Modernizing and Expanding the MPD2 Program. Featured in Segal Design Institute (Northwestern University)
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Education
1986 - 1987
Design
日本大学 - Nihon University
1981 - 1985
BFA
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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