Nine Essential Characteristics of Good UX Designers
#1: A Deep Understanding of Human Psychology & Research Methods
#2: Competence in the Basics of Graphic Design
#3: An Awareness of and Interest in Technology
#4: Verbal & Visual Communication Skills
#5: Moderate Familiarity with Business, Deep Familiarity with Your Business
#6: The Ability to Quickly Learn a Subject Matter Area
#7: Mediation, Facilitation, & Translation Skills
#8: Creativity & Vision
#9: Passion
Passion is the most important of all these characteristics. If a passion for UX is all you have, that’s a good place to start. That passion will drive you to cultivate the rest and success will soon follow.
