Douglas Wills

Douglas Wills is a Senior Design Strategist at Infosys with extensive experience in design thinking and innovation.1 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

Current Position::

• Senior Design Strategist at Infosys in the Greater Chicago Area1

Academic Affiliations::

• Affiliate of the Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University (April 2017 - Present)1
• Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University (March 2016 - March 2017)1
• Adjunct Professor at IIT Institute of Design (August 2013 - May 2019)1

Areas of Expertise

Douglas Wills specializes in:

• Design thinking methodology
• Leading innovation journeys from ideation to implementation
• User-centered design
• Client relationship management1

Role at Segal Design Institute

As an Affiliate of the Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University, Wills:

• Provides contextual advice to students
• Supports projects and conducts portfolio reviews
• Delivers guest lectures
• Offers insights on how engineering and design are applied in real-world settings1

Teaching Experience

At Northwestern University, Wills lectured in the Design Thinking and Communication program, focusing on user-centered design curriculum. Students in this program partnered with clients to solve engineering challenges for organizations like the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the Shedd Aquarium.1

At IIT Institute of Design, he taught in the inter-professional projects program (IPRO), covering topics such as:

• Global development for emerging markets
• STEM cluster innovation
• Aerospace innovation
• Entrepreneurial innovation1

Douglas Wills brings a wealth of experience in design strategy and innovation to his roles in both industry and academia, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the field of design.