The problem here is I think that the style 'you like' may not be what you actually need. If it was that easy, there would be no need to articles telling you how to find a good designers. I agree that buzzword are not the best metric ever, it's easy to fake, but as an engineer I wouldn't trust my own taste either. By the way, I didn't like the design of site in the OP, but I guess the author is a good designer.
I'm an engineer too, but I still trust my taste. I can't actually make what I like, but I know when I see it.
I am probably using the term "like" a little broadly, as I don't just mean visually appealing, but more so a design that meets my requirements and fits my purpose. Ultimately, I need to judge that, not the designer.
