Automation index
Can AI do the work of a UX designer?
Today an AI can already spin variants and assemble a first cut. Deciding what works, what ships, and why, is still direction.
It measures how much work time can already be saved, not who will lose their job.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
UX designer
46%
AI or a robot can already do 46% of this job.
#3 / 103
View rankingUX designer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Flows and wireframesEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 35% | 70% | +24.5 |
Tests and synthesisEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 25% | 50% | +12.5 |
System and judgmentEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 25% | 25% | +6.3 |
Team workshopsEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 15% | +2.3 |
| Total | 100% | 46% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- work ergonomically
- understand artistic concepts
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- analyse score
- monitor sociological trends
- draw up lighting plan
- assess power needs
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1255.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166
IS WORK OVER?
Architect
28%
#50 / 103
View rankingArchitect
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Draft plans, sections and a first BIM model from the brief.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Produce renders, views and façade options.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Write quantities, specs and the project report.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Meetings with client, developer and planning office.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Site direction and inspection visits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Stamp, register and own legal responsibility.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 8% | +1 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Produce renders, views and façade options
- Site direction and inspection visits
- arquitect
- architect
- proyecto de edificio
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2161