Automation index

How much of a Upholsterer’s job can AI already do?

A pattern and a fabric order come earlier. Tensioning a sofa that sits well does not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#589 / 643

Upholsterer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Patterns, metres and fabric order. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Strip, fill and tension. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Sew, piped edges and finish. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Client, style and quote. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Shop, springs and foams. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Not delivering a seat that sags. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		18%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

26%

#205 / 643

Set designer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
The reading, references and the space concept. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Drawings, model, 3D and the element list. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	32%	+5.8
Build, workshop and fit-up in the room or on set. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Rehearsals, changes and what direction asks. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Budget, props and the trades. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
That it stands, reads, and comes down. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low