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Learn about the most important abilities for Fashion Designers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Originality90
Fluency of Ideas90
3.Visual Color Discrimination85
4.Visualization75
5.Near Vision70
Wrist-Finger Speed70
Finger Dexterity70
Oral Comprehension70
9.Manual Dexterity65
Arm-Hand Steadiness65
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed
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Ability Area Scores

Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
90
63
Use a credit card to open a locked doorRedesign job tasks to be interesting for employeesInvent a new type of man-made fiber
Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
90
55
Name four different uses for a screwdriverThink of as many ideas as possible for the name of a new companyName all the possible strategies for a military battle
Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
85
41
Separate laundry into colors and whitesTrace electrical circuits marked by various colored wiresPaint a color portrait of a live person
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
75
52
Imagine how to put paper in a typewriter so that the letterhead comes out on topFollow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinetAnticipate opponent's as well as your own future moves in a chess game
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
70
50
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
70
9
Use a manual pencil sharpenerCarve roast beef in a cafeteriaType a document at 90 words per minute
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
70
41
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
70
57
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
65
32
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
65
41
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond