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?
Mason
15%
#98 / 103
View rankingMason
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, measure and order material.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Setting out and levels on site.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Raise walls, render and plaster.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Floors, tiling and finishing.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- build walls
- plaster
- site work
- Read drawings, measure and order material
- Setting out and levels on site
- Raise walls, render and plaster
- Floors, tiling and finishing
- Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay
- albanil
- mason
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112