Thick Skin
(Expert)
10+ Years Experience,
(Currently in use)
The first thing I taught my design students was to separate emotion from the work. Without that one cannot be objective.
Brutal Self Honesty
(Expert)
10+ Years Experience,
(Currently in use)
If you want to consistently put out quality work and progress, you need to be brutally honest with yourself.
Logical Thinking
(Expert)
10+ Years Experience,
(Currently in use)
Thinking logically is a huge gap between average designers and great designers.
Great Communication
(Expert)
10+ Years Experience,
(Currently in use)
Being able to articulate why something is good and works is part of what separates good designers from great.
Strong Work Ethic
(Expert)
10+ Years Experience,
(Currently in use)
My father was a drill sergeant and raised me with the saying, "Results, not excuses". I live by those words.