Just because you can program the server side of a website doesn't mean that you are the best person to design the graphics, layout, colour scheme or logos.
Just because you are an expert at optimising data retrieval from relational databases doesn't mean that you should be designing the layout of the forms used to display that data.
Or, if you're a design whizz, it doesn't mean that you should be writing the code of an application that uses your designs.
Why is this important?
Be honest with yourself. Know your limits. Focus on what you are best at. Let the people who are best at different tasks work on those tasks.
I know I'm not a great designer. Just look at this site. (One day I'll get a designer to make it better.)
I'm not saying you can't be both, just that most people aren't. What do you do once you know this?
Don't be afraid to defer a task to someone better skilled.
It'll allow you more time to focus on what you're best at.
Would you rather be the developer of some amazing software that someone else designed? Or the developer and designer of some software that is only OK?
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