Automation index
How much of a UX designer’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already spin variants and assemble a first cut. Deciding what works, what ships, and why, is still direction.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
UX designer
46%
AI can already do 46% of this job.
#3 / 623
View rankingUX designer
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Flows and wireframesEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 35% | 70% | +24.5 |
Tests and synthesisEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 50% | +12.5 |
System and judgmentEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 25% | +6.3 |
Team workshopsEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 15% | +2.3 |
| Total | 100% | 46% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Furniture assembler
19%
#508 / 623
View rankingFurniture assembler
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Manual, fittings and the parts count.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Assemble, plumb and the wrong screw.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Up the stairs without marking the wall.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Adjust doors, drawers and the client watching.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The small flat and the piece that will not fit whole.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it does not wobble, and not leaving a fitting out.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- assemble furniture
- fittings
- plumb wardrobes
- adjust doors
- drawers
- up the stairs
- parts count
- screws
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-2092.00· ESCO/ISCO 8219