How to choose a kitchen designer?

I want to know your thoughts on this topic. As a kitchen designer, I have a lot of ideas on the criteria that I would use, the questions I would ask. But, I am not a consumer. I design kitchens, I have built kitchens with my own two hands ( and luckily 10 intact fingers.)

Please tell me what is important to you... I'll be happy to share with you lots of information from the design side!

Best Wishes,
Richard