Top notch communication skills - whether you are presenting, writing, leasing a critique or any other forms of speaking, great designers are eloquent and can cut right through to the point
Technical excellence - Great designers don't just talk, they can make things happen.
Curiosity - Having a wide breadth of knowledge to draw from and continual learning is beneficial to design for users that are not just yourself and people similar to you
Understanding of business constraints - Great designers who understand there is a bottom line can carefully use their role to have the greatest impact
Strong values - Great designers stand up for what they believe is needed and do the right thing for the user based on vigorous testing and analysis of their product or service.
