Will AI replace Web design professionals?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 137 official task statements scored for Web design professionals (United Kingdom, SOC 2141), 65% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 66 out of 100 (range 60–72, band: high). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.

Which tasks in “Web design professionals” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Develop software system testing and validation procedures” (93/100, very high); “Write programmes by breaking down specifications into simplest elements and translating them into a programming language” (93/100, very high); “Install the program into production, once testing is complete” (93/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.

Which tasks in “Web design professionals” stay human?

About 17% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Direct installation teams during system setup and testing” (7/100, minimal); “Lead teams and individuals in the field of UX” (13/100, minimal); “Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, technical support staff, and other relevant personnel, to ensure…” (13/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.

What should someone working in “Web design professionals” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 65% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 17% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.

How is the AI exposure score for Web design professionals calculated?

Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 137 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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Web design professionals

designing sample page layouts, font, text size and colours, designing software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models and developing user experiences for cross-platform applications covering mobile phones. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

Most tasks in this job are the kind AI has learned to do: redesigning web pages to improve user experience. The tasks, though, are not you.

Your move: three real directions from here ↓

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 65%
changing shape: 18%
staying human: 17%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 66 out of 100 (60–72 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, across 137 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for web design professionals is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

It would be a lie to soften that; choosing solutions by conferring with management or development teams is what this work rebuilds around. Your move starts there.

Your week, as this page understands it

Web design professionals design, develop and maintain websites and web and mobile applications to meet a client’s specified requirements. The job title says “web design professionals”. The real job is the part underneath: choosing solutions by conferring with management or development teams. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But web design professionals is not one task. It is 137 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is choosing solutions by conferring with management or development teams, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 65%
changing shape: 18%
staying human: 17%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

How we know this

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

52 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Shifting to AI

85 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

Redesigning web pages to improve user experience
This is reading one thing and writing another: web pages in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Re-design web pages to improve user experience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Page redesign draws on well-known usability patterns and can be drafted quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Designing websites using authoring languages and digital media
This is reading one thing and writing another: websites in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Design websites using authoring languages and digital media.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Building websites in standard authoring languages is heavily documented work with strong tool support.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Writing code in programming or scripting languages like PHP or JavaScript
This is reading one thing and writing another: code in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Write code in programming or scripting languages like PHP or JavaScript.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing PHP or JavaScript is heavily documented programming work these tools produce to a usable standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Providing guidance on accessibility best practices to organisations to meet standards and ensuring an inclusive user experience
This is reading one thing and writing another: guidance in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Provide guidance on accessibility best practices to organisations to meet standards and ensure an inclusive user experience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 85 out of 100 (81–89 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Accessibility standards are fully published, so guidance against them is well-defined reference work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.

Changing shape

27 tasks

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

Developing e-commerce strategies in collaboration with management or users
The software now makes the first pass at e-commerce strategies, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Develop e-commerce strategies in collaboration with management or users.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: E-commerce strategy can be drafted, but it gets agreed through discussion with the business.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Liaising with clients to identify their requirements
The software now makes the first pass at clients, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Liaise with clients to identify their requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Drawing out what a client actually needs happens in conversation with them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assessing and implementing relevant new technologies and industry trends
The software now makes the first pass at relevant new technologies, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Assess and implement relevant new technologies and industry trends.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: New technology can be summarised quickly, but deciding what to adopt is an engineering judgement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

25 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

Choosing solutions by conferring with management or development teams
The value here is that a specific person handles solutions and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Choose solutions by conferring with management or development teams.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (28–42 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Options can be laid out clearly, but picking one happens in a meeting where people commit to it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting meetings with project staff for progress updates
The value here is that a specific person handles meetings and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Conduct meetings with project staff for progress updates.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Agendas and minutes can be produced automatically, but a progress meeting works through people talking to each other.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Presenting initial website design ideas to clients for feedback
The value here is that a specific person handles initial website design ideas and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Present initial website design ideas to clients for feedback.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (32–46 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The design ideas can be produced quickly, but the pitch to the client is a live conversation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Show the other 127 tasks

Developing software system testing and validation procedures
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: software system in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/01
Source: “Develop software system testing and validation procedures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing testing and validation procedures is systematic, well-patterned work these tools produce reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing programmes by breaking down specifications into simplest elements and translating them into a programming language
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: programmes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Write programmes by breaking down specifications into simplest elements and translating them into a programming language.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Turning a specification into working code is exactly what coding assistants now do reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Installing the program into production
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the program in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Install the program into production, once testing is complete.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Deployment to production is already automated by release pipelines in most teams.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Testing sample datasets to ensure programme output works
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: sample datasets in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Test sample datasets to ensure programme output works as intended.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Running sample data through a programme and comparing output is routine automated checking.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing documentation with comments for understanding the programme
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: documentation in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Write documentation with comments for understanding the programme.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing comments and documentation explaining code is one of the most reliable uses of these tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Creating user journeys and site maps to improve user experience
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: user journeys in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Create user journeys and site maps to improve user experience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Journeys and site maps are standard structured artefacts produced from what the site already contains.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Translating concepts into wireframes, prototypes and user flows using specialist tools
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: concepts in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Translate concepts into wireframes, prototypes, and user flows using specialist tools.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Wireframes and prototypes are standard artefacts that design tools now generate from a description.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing style guidelines for website content
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: style guidelines in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Develop style guidelines for website content.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Style guides are a well-established written form that can be drafted to a usable standard immediately.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting website tests as per the planned schedules
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: website tests in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Conduct website tests as per the planned schedules.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Scheduled website testing is already run automatically by testing tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Building websites with content creation and management tools
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: websites in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Build websites with content creation and management tools.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Building sites with content tools is the kind of assembly work AI now does end to end.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing clear specifications and guidelines for developers or designers
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: clear specifications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Write clear specifications and guidelines for developers or designers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Specifications and guidelines are structured documents that AI drafts to a high standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing reports summarising work outcomes
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: reports summarising work outcomes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Write reports summarising work outcomes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Summary reports of work outcomes follow set formats and can be drafted from recorded data.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing sample page layouts, font, text size and colours
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: sample page layouts, font, text size and colours in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Design sample page layouts including font, text size and colours.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Sample layouts with type and colour choices are quickly generated from well-established design systems.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Editing images using software to optimise them for web
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: images in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Edit images using software to optimise them for web use.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Image optimisation for the web is already a fully automated build step.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Editing web content using appropriate software
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: web content in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Edit web content using appropriate software.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Editing web content in a content system is straightforward text work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Managing website content using content management systems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: website content in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Manage website content using content management systems (CMS).” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Loading and organising content in a website system is routine, well-documented work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Debuging code to ensure website functionality
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: code in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Debug code to ensure website functionality.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Debugging code is one of the tasks current AI tools handle most reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Drawing up detailed website specifications
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: detailed website specifications in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Draw up detailed website specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: A detailed website specification is a structured document assembled from an agreed brief.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards and is valid
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: code in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards and is valid.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Checking code against standards is already done automatically by linting and validation tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing statistics about who is using the website
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: statistics in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Analyse statistics about who is using the website.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading visitor statistics and turning them into a summary is standard reporting that tools already do.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Proofreading website text to ensure accuracy and clarity
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: website text in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Proofread website text to ensure accuracy and clarity.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Proofreading for accuracy and clarity is one of the oldest and strongest uses of language software.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Setting up analytics tools for tracking visitors' behaviours
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: analytics tools in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Set up analytics tools for tracking visitors' behaviours.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Setting up analytics tracking follows documented steps and is largely templated.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Backing up files from websites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: files in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/03
Source: “Back up files from websites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Backups run on a schedule automatically in almost every modern hosting setup.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Documenting code, so other developers can understand and contribute to it
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This is reading one thing and writing another: code, so other developers can understand and contribute in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/03
Source: “Document code, so other developers can understand and contribute to it.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing code documentation from the code itself is a task current tools do very well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Registering web domain names and organising the hosting of the website
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: web domain names in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/03
Source: “Register web domain names and organise the hosting of the website.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Registering domains and setting up hosting is a short sequence of standard online steps.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Building and testing Application Programming Interfaces
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: application programming interfaces in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/03
Source: “Build and test Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for applications to exchange data.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Building and testing an interface for exchanging data is well-patterned coding work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing a specific section of a programme as part of a project-based team
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: a specific section of a programme in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Write a specific section of a programme as part of a project-based team.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 85 out of 100 (81–89 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing a defined piece of code to a specification is one of the strongest current AI abilities.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Designing software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models
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This is reading one thing and writing another: software systems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/01
Source: “Design software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Mathematical and analytical software design is abundantly documented, so tools produce solid work engineers refine.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Monitoring changes in various contexts affecting UX
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This is reading one thing and writing another: changes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Monitor changes in various contexts affecting UX, including social, political, and environmental factors.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Scanning for social and political shifts uses huge amounts of openly published material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Reacting to problems and correct the programme
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: problems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “React to problems and correct the programme as necessary.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Diagnosing a problem and correcting the code is a strong, well-supported use of these tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Creating user-friendly interfaces
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: user-friendly interfaces in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/02
Source: “Create user-friendly interfaces.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Interface patterns are extremely well documented, though genuinely good design still needs a designer's eye.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Developing prototypes to visualise the website or application design
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: prototypes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/02
Source: “Develop prototypes to visualise the website or application design.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Producing prototypes to show how a design will work is a strong current use of these tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Developing user experiences for cross-platform applications covering mobile phones
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: user experiences in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Develop user experiences for cross-platform applications covering mobile phones, tablets, and computers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Cross-platform patterns are thoroughly documented, though good judgement across devices needs a designer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Redesigning or creating mobile apps that are user-friendly and configured appropriately for smartphones and tablets
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This is reading one thing and writing another: mobile apps in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Redesign or create mobile apps that are user-friendly and configured appropriately for smartphones and tablets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Mobile app conventions are extremely well documented and can be applied quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Researching innovative solutions for product design to meet web development project needs
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: innovative solutions in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Research innovative solutions for product design to meet web development project needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Researching design approaches draws on an enormous amount of openly published material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Researching, and applying thing latest technologies relevant to the job role
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This is reading one thing and writing another: this work in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Research and apply the latest technologies relevant to the job role.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping up with new technology draws on abundant published material software summarises well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Maintaining websites to ensure functionality and currency
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: websites in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Maintain websites to ensure functionality and currency.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping a website working and current is well-documented web work that tools largely handle.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Creating graphics and animations to improve website aesthetics and user experience
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: graphics in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Create graphics and animations to improve website aesthetics and user experience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Graphics and animation tools now generate a great deal, though final aesthetic calls remain a designer's.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Retouching images and designing logos using graphic software
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: images in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Re-touch images and design logos using graphic software.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Image tools now do retouching easily, though a distinctive logo still needs a designer's idea.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Choosing the most suitable technologies and programming languages for the project
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the most suitable technologies in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Choose the most suitable technologies and programming languages for the project.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Technology choices are extensively documented and compared publicly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Implementing search engine optimisation, SEO) strategies to improve website visibility
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: search engine optimisation, seo) strategies in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Implement search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies to improve website visibility.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Search optimisation methods are widely published, but results depend on what competitors do.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Improving website navigation and usability
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: website navigation in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Improve website navigation and usability.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Navigation and usability improvements follow patterns that are very well documented.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Designing information architecture within an application or website
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: information architecture within an application in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Design information architecture within an application or website.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Information architecture follows established patterns, though the right structure depends on the content.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Refactoring code to improve the design of existing code
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: code in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Refactor code to improve the design of existing code.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Restructuring existing code without changing behaviour is well-documented work tools handle reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Designing the architecture of the components of an application
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the architecture of the components of an application in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/03
Source: “Design the architecture of the components of an application.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Architecture patterns are extensively documented, though the right choice depends on the specific product.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Analysing and presenting user behaviour data to colleagues to inform product development
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: user behaviour data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Analyse and present user behaviour data to colleagues to inform product development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 79 out of 100 (75–83 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Behaviour data analysis and reporting is exactly what analytics tools already produce.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reporting findings to stakeholders to facilitate informed business decisions
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: findings in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Report findings to stakeholders to facilitate informed business decisions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 79 out of 100 (72–86 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: The written findings are easily produced, though presenting them to stakeholders remains a person's job.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing specific user requirements to inform software development
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: specific user requirements in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/01
Source: “Analyse specific user requirements to inform software development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysing stated user requirements is structured written work software handles well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Criticallying evaluate and validating post-deployment solutions using collected data against goals
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: evaluate in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Critically evaluate and validate post-deployment solutions using collected data against goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Comparing live performance data against agreed targets is analysis that tools already do.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing software systems to predict outcomes of design
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: software systems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Develop software systems to predict outcomes of design.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Building predictive software is well-documented work, though the modelling choices need an engineer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Repairing and modifying existing software to meet current needs
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: software in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Repair and modify existing software to meet current needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Repairing and adapting existing code is something software now does well with review.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Upgrading existing software interfaces to improve performance
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: software interfaces in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Upgrade existing software interfaces to improve performance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Improving existing interfaces is coding work software now does to a usable standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing user personas to guide product design
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: user personas in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01, 2141/02
Source: “Develop user personas to guide product design.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Personas follow a standard format, though grounded ones depend on real research about real users.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Storing, retrieving and manipulating data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Pulling and reshaping data to answer questions about a system suits software, though deciding what to examine needs judgement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assessing information on reporting formats
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: information in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 50 · 2141/01
Source: “Assess information on reporting formats, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working out a hardware configuration from stated requirements is documented technical analysis tools handle well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Devising possible solutions to anticipated problems
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: possible solutions in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 50 · 2141/01
Source: “Devise possible solutions to anticipated problems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Generating candidate solutions to expected problems is idea work that AI tools are strong at.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reading manuals, periodicals and technical reports to develop programmes meeting staff and user requirements
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: manuals, periodicals and technical reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 50 · 2141/01
Source: “Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to develop programmes meeting staff and user requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading technical material and turning it into a programme is synthesis work AI does to a usable standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting research based on testing session outcomes
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This is reading one thing and writing another: research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Conduct research based on testing session outcomes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysing what came out of testing sessions is written analysis of material already captured.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying technical problems and assessing situations to enhance user experience
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This is reading one thing and writing another: technical problems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Identify technical problems and assess situations to enhance user experience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Spotting technical problems affecting users is diagnosis over data and code already available.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning user research testing sessions for UI and UX design
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This is reading one thing and writing another: user research testing sessions in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Plan user research testing sessions for UI and UX design.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Research session plans follow a familiar template, though recruiting the right people is practical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting data analysis to support the creation of future product ranges
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This is reading one thing and writing another: data analysis in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Conduct data analysis to support the creation of future product ranges.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysing data to shape future products is statistical work over records already held.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing sketches for ideas, by hand or using computer software
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This is reading one thing and writing another: sketches in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Prepare sketches for ideas, by hand or using computer software.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Concept sketches are exactly what image tools now produce quickly, though the designer picks and refines them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing the website's visual imagery and ensuring it's in line with company branding policy or the requirements of the client
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This is reading one thing and writing another: the website's visual imagery in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Design the website's visual imagery and ensure it's in line with company branding policy or the requirements of the client.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Website imagery can be largely generated now, though keeping it true to the brand needs a designer's eye.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Testing the website to ensure it's working
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This is reading one thing and writing another: the website in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Test the website to ensure it's working.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Website testing is repeatable and largely automated already, with generated test scripts covering the routine checks.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying and solving problems in existing projects
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This is reading one thing and writing another: problems in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Identify and solve problems in existing projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Finding and fixing problems in existing work is diagnosis over code and data already available.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Researching and incorporating the latest design trends into projects
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This is reading one thing and writing another: the latest design trends in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Research and incorporate the latest design trends into projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Design trends are widely published, so gathering and applying them is straightforward research.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Testing new features thoroughly to ensure correct performance in all cases
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This is reading one thing and writing another: new features in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Test new features thoroughly to ensure correct performance in all cases.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Thorough feature testing is largely automated, though deciding what to cover needs product knowledge.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Ensuring websites comply with the law and equal opportunities policies
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This is reading one thing and writing another: websites in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Ensure websites comply with the law and equal opportunities policies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 72 out of 100 (65–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: The relevant law and equality standards are published, so checking against them is reference work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Having technical knowledge to be able to explain what needs doing
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This is reading one thing and writing another: technical knowledge in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Have technical knowledge to be able to explain what needs doing, to programmers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 70 out of 100 (63–77 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Explaining technical requirements clearly is well-documented ground, though it is a conversation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Designing website prototypes to suit client needs and enhance user experience
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This is reading one thing and writing another: website prototypes in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 90 · 2141/03
Source: “Design website prototypes to suit client needs and enhance user experience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 70 out of 100 (63–77 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Prototypes are quick to generate from a brief, though matching client taste takes iteration.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Researching incorporate and contribute to open-source projects
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This is reading one thing and writing another: incorporate in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/03
Source: “Research, incorporate and contribute to open-source projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 70 out of 100 (63–77 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Open-source code and discussion is entirely public, though contributing means working with a community.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Leading on analysis
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This is reading one thing and writing another: analysis in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Lead on analysis, synthesis and interpretation of research findings to create insights and strategies to share with product teams for digital product / service development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Synthesising research into insights is well suited to these tools, though sharing and landing them involves people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Clarify the actions the programme is intended to perform
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This is reading one thing and writing another: the actions the programme in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Clarify the actions the programme is intended to perform.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Setting out clearly what the software should do is specification writing tools draft well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Defining measures of success for digital products
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This is reading one thing and writing another: measures of success in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Define measures of success for digital products, including goals, objectives, and KPIs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Defining goals and measures follows well-known patterns, though the choice reflects the business.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing performance standards for work tasks to enhance productivity and quality
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: performance standards in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Develop performance standards for work tasks to enhance productivity and quality.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Drafting performance standards is straightforward for these tools; agreeing them with the team stays a human conversation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing users' needs and motivations regarding a service or product
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This is reading one thing and writing another: users' needs in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/02
Source: “Analyse users' needs and motivations regarding a service or product.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: User needs analysis draws on research data, though the sharpest insight comes from watching people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying any problems users encounter with a service or product
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This is reading one thing and writing another: any problems users encounter in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/02
Source: “Identify any problems users encounter with a service or product.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Support tickets and analytics reveal most problems automatically, though some only surface when a user explains them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting research to identify customer needs and business opportunities
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This is reading one thing and writing another: research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Conduct research to identify customer needs and business opportunities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Desk research into customer needs and market gaps uses widely available material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Determining
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This is reading one thing and writing another: this work in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Determine the need for research, design, or usability testing based on client requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Deciding what research is needed follows well-known rules of thumb about project risk.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing content criteria by conferring with management or development teams
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This is reading one thing and writing another: content criteria in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 2141/02, 2141/03
Source: “Develop content criteria by conferring with management or development teams.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Content criteria are a written standard, agreed through discussion with the teams involved.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Ensuring compliance with accessibility standards
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This is reading one thing and writing another: compliance in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, freedom of information, and data protection laws.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 62 out of 100 (55–69 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; someone qualified has to answer for it.
The rating behind it: The standards and laws are published, but signing off compliance carries professional responsibility.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 2/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Managing their own professional development
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at their own professional development, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 2141/01
Source: “Manage their own professional development, keeping up to date with technical knowledge and skills, and recording these through CPD records.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: The record-keeping side is easy to automate, but the point of continuing development is the person's own learning.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Learning and testing new technologies
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at new technologies, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2141/03
Source: “Learn and test new technologies, frameworks and languages.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: New tools can be explored and trialled with a lot of help, but the point is the person building working knowledge.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing information to recommend and plan computer and peripheral equipment layout modifications
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at information, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Analyse information to recommend and plan computer and peripheral equipment layout modifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Planning equipment layout is desk analysis tools do well, though the room itself has to be seen.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Testing in different environments, web and mobile
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at different environments, web and mobile, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Test in different environments including web and mobile.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Web testing is all on screen, but real phones and tablets often have to be handled.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Working with end users and stakeholders to capture and align technical and user requirements
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at end users, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2141/01
Source: “Work with end users and stakeholders to capture and align technical and user requirements, considering UX and UI.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Requirements can be drafted and structured easily, but they get drawn out through conversation with people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing detailed programme specifications in collaboration with clients
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at detailed programme specifications, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Develop detailed programme specifications in collaboration with clients.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Specifications are structured documents, but pinning down what the client means takes discussion.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Selecting and delivering UX activities within specified timeframes and budgets to meet business needs
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at UX activities within specified timeframes, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Select and deliver UX activities within specified timeframes and budgets to meet business needs, considering inter-disciplinary dependencies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Planning the work is straightforward, but agreeing scope and budget happens with people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing and implementing a user experience
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at a user experience, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Develop and implement a user experience (UX) strategy for products and services.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: A strategy can be drafted, but getting an organisation to adopt it depends on people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Presenting user insights to project stakeholders at all levels
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at user insights, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Present user insights to project stakeholders at all levels.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 53 out of 100 (46–60 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The insights can be written up automatically, but stakeholders expect a person to present them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Evaluating the effectiveness of programmes to achieve desired outcomes
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the effectiveness of programmes, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes to achieve desired outcomes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (43–57 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Judging whether a programme worked needs local outcome data and judgement, so software gives only a partial draft.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Directing programming and documentation processes for software systems
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at documentation processes, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Direct programming and documentation processes for software systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Directing programming work is about steering a team, though the documentation itself is easily produced.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Being involved in sketching, prototyping and on occasion user testing
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at involved, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Be involved in sketching, prototyping and on occasion user testing, before passing the design onto the development team.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Sketching and prototyping is fast with tools, though testing brings real users into the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying areas for operational or processing improvement
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at areas, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Identify areas for operational or process improvement.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Software can spot inefficiencies in process data, though confirming them usually means talking to the team.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Solving IT-related user problems
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at it-related user problems, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/03
Source: “Solve IT-related user problems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Most IT problems have documented fixes, though some still need someone at the machine.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Adapting existing software to new hardware
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at software, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Adapt existing software to new hardware.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Porting software to new hardware needs testing on the actual equipment.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Organising and delivering training on digital accessibility standards
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at digital accessibility standards, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Organise and deliver training on digital accessibility standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Accessibility material is fully published, but training people works best delivered live.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Working with programmers and developers to build the systems
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at programmers, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2141/01
Source: “Work with programmers and developers to build the systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Building systems alongside developers is collaborative work tools assist with rather than replace.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Consulting with clients and colleagues on the maintenance of software systems
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at clients, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Consult with clients and colleagues on the maintenance of software systems.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Maintenance decisions are worked out in discussion with the people who rely on the system.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Obtaining information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects by speaking with data processing or project managers
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at information, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 2141/01
Source: “Obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects by speaking with data processing or project managers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Finding out what is actually possible means asking the managers who run the systems.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collaborating with designers to enhance product usability
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at designers, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2141/02
Source: “Collaborate with designers to enhance product usability.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Usability suggestions can be drafted, but improving a product with designers happens through back-and-forth between people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting usability testing with real users to optimise end-product design
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at usability, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 2141/02
Source: “Conduct usability testing with real users to optimise end-product design for efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Test plans and findings reports can be largely drafted automatically, but the evidence still comes from real people using the product.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collaborating with front-end and back-end developers to complete web development projects
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at front-end, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 2141/02
Source: “Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to complete web development projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Code can be produced quickly, but coordinating who builds what happens in conversation with the team.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Engaging with clients to understand their needs and requirements
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at clients, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Engage with clients to understand their needs and requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Clients explain what they actually need in conversation with someone they trust.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Leading review sessions to discuss project outcomes
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at review sessions, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Lead review sessions to discuss project outcomes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Review sessions work because the people involved talk openly about what went wrong.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting training sessions for colleagues and clients
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles sessions and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Conduct training sessions for colleagues and clients.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (32–46 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Training material is easy to produce, but delivering a session works better with a person present.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Testing mainstream digital applications for interoperability with digital assistive technologies
staying human
The ratings behind this row put mainstream digital applications well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Test mainstream digital applications for interoperability with digital assistive technologies, such as text to speech.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Interoperability testing needs the real assistive tools running, often with disabled testers involved.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Collaborating in a large team for product development tasks
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles a large team and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Collaborate in a large team for product development tasks.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (28–42 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Team collaboration is a running conversation between particular people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Working with business analysts, engineers and project managers to ensure project success
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles business analysts, engineers and project managers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Work with business analysts, engineers, and project managers to ensure project success.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (28–42 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Working across roles to keep a project on track is a continuing conversation between people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Working with designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists on projects
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 85 · 2141/03
Source: “Work with designers, account executives, web developers, and marketing specialists on projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 35 out of 100 (28–42 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Cross-team project work is a running conversation between named colleagues.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Leading the ideation
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles the ideation and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Lead the ideation, production and iterative development and improvement of UX design solutions, working with team members from other disciplines to assess their impact.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Leading a cross-discipline design effort depends on the team trusting the person leading it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Conducting user acceptance testing, to ensure the programme can be used easily, quickly and accurately
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles user acceptance and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 2141/01
Source: “Conduct user acceptance testing, to ensure the programme can be used easily, quickly and accurately.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Acceptance testing depends on real users trying the thing and saying whether it works for them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Carrying out generative research using a variety of methodologies and techniques to understand users
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles generative research and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Carry out generative research using a variety of methodologies and techniques to understand users, identify opportunities, and inform concepts for new digital products and services.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Generative research means talking to and watching real users to find out what they actually need.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Leading user testing to validate UX design solutions against key performance indicators
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles user and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Lead user testing to validate UX design solutions against key performance indicators.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: User testing needs real people using the product and reacting to it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Handing the completed website over to the client
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles the completed website and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Hand the completed website over to the client.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Handing a site over is a meeting where the client asks questions and accepts the work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Regularlying consult with clients to ensure designs align with their requirements and objectives
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles consult and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Regularly consult with clients to ensure designs align with their requirements and objectives.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 28 out of 100 (21–35 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Client consultation depends on an ongoing relationship with that particular client.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Attending meetings with clients to plan and develop website style and appearance
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles meetings and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 95 · 2141/03
Source: “Attend meetings with clients to plan and develop website style and appearance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Client meetings are where taste and preference get worked out face to face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Promoting accessibility within organisations through workshops and focus groups
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles accessibility within organisations and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Promote accessibility within organisations through workshops and focus groups.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (17–31 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Workshops and focus groups change minds through people talking to each other in a room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Supervising programmers in their development tasks
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles programmers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Supervise programmers in their development tasks.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (19–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supervising developers means managing people day to day, which software cannot take on.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Collaborating with other designers and product design teams to develop new products
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles other designers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 2141/02
Source: “Collaborate with other designers and product design teams to develop new products.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (16–30 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Developing new products with other design teams happens through discussion between the people involved.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Informing inspire and influence others by communicating insights, ideas and results to adopt user-centred strategies
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles inspire and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Inform, inspire, and influence others by communicating insights, ideas, and results to adopt user-centred strategies.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Persuading an organisation to change how it works depends on personal credibility with the people involved.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Being confident in presentation skills to effectively present the stages of design development to business users
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles confident and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/02
Source: “Be confident in presentation skills to effectively present the stages of design development to business users.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Presenting design work well depends on the room reading you as credible.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Procuring and providing digital assistive technologies
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: digital assistive technologies, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 2141/02
Source: “Procure and provide digital assistive technologies, content and services to meet accessibility requirements of individuals on behalf of both own employer and clients.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Providing assistive technology means fitting and setting up equipment with the person who needs it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing an expert understanding of users' needs and champion these in product delivery
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles an expert understanding of users' needs and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 2141/01
Source: “Develop an expert understanding of users' needs and champion these in product delivery.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (11–25 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Championing users means carrying weight with colleagues, which comes from being a trusted voice.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles effective working relationships and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, technical support staff, and other relevant personnel, to ensure that customer and business requirements are met.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (9–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Working relationships get built between particular people over time.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Leading teams and individuals in the field of UX
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles teams and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Lead teams and individuals in the field of UX.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (9–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Leading people depends on a relationship that only a person can hold.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Directing installation teams during system setup and testing
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: installation teams during system setup, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 2141/01
Source: “Direct installation teams during system setup and testing.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (3–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Directing an installation team means being on site with the equipment and the people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £48,600a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this
Source: ashe-t14
Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)
Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.
People doing this job: 31,200in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: web pages in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: redesigning web pages to improve user experience and designing websites using authoring languages and digital media. What it cannot do is be trusted in person, which is what solutions run on: someone specific doing it and standing behind it. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

The exposed part of your job is the biggest part, and I am not going to dress that up: redesigning web pages to improve user experience is work today's tools do quickly and cheaply, and that is not coming back.

So, given all that: 65% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 18% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 17% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 137 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

What you have that the software does not is choosing solutions by conferring with management or development teams, plus the years of knowing when something looks wrong before you can say why. That is the raw material for everything below.

This week: one thing

Sit on the machine's side of the desk. Pick one real piece of web pages you would normally do yourself, let whatever software you already have take the first pass at it, and then go through what it produced and write down every single thing it got wrong. One evening this week. Do not fix anything yet. Just catch it.

What you end up holding: a written list of the machine’s mistakes, in your handwriting
How long it takes: an evening, or an hour if you pick one job rather than one client

If you can’t run software on your employer’s or your clients’ data: Do the same hunt on paper. Take one printed piece of web pages, work through it the way you always do, and mark every point where you made a call rather than followed a rule. Same evening, same list, nothing to log into and nobody to ask permission from. That list is the same artifact: it is the judgment written down.

Over the next 90 days

Change one sentence about what you do. Not on a CV. Out loud, to whoever pays you. From “my job is redesigning web pages to improve user experience” to “I check what the software does and tell you what it means.” Your error list from this week is what makes that sentence true instead of a claim, so use it: show it once, to one person, inside the next ninety days. Same skills, priced as judgment rather than as typing.

Over the next 12 months

Walk toward the end of this job that answers for things, and get it recognised. Pick the one part of choosing solutions by conferring with management or development teams you are already best at, and spend the year making it formal: a qualification, a named responsibility, a specialism people ask for by name. Price it honestly: that is evenings, it is months rather than weeks, and the seats are competitive because everyone in your position is looking at the same door. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here, and why I am not sending you down them

I looked at the obvious moves out of this job, and here is what I found.

I checked the 12 nearest UK occupations to web design professionals (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was database administrators and web content technicians: only about 10% of its durable work is work you already do, it is under the same pressure this job is and it pays 21.9% less. I am not going to pretend that is comfortable news: 65% of your own task list is already in the top exposure band. But the answer on this evidence is not a sideways jump into a job with the same problem. It is to walk toward the end of this one that answers for things. “attend meetings with clients to plan and develop website style and appearance” is the part that stays with a person, and spending a year getting formally recognised for it beats a standing start somewhere else.

How that was checked: this job was compared against all 412 UK occupations in this release on their official task statements, and the 12 nearest were examined one by one. A move that turns on an industry, an employer or a qualification rather than on the work itself will not show up in a check like that. And this release carries no licence register, so anything you are weighing needs that looked up separately.

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

Database administrators and web content technicians
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “conduct usability testing with real users to optimise end-product design for efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 10% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: You would be starting most of it from nothing: about 10% of the durable work in that job is work you do today, and the rest you would be learning while the bills carried on. I will not move you off one melting floe onto another: 79% of its own task list already scores in the top exposure band (72/100 in this release), so the same software is eating it. It is a pay cut, in those words: £37,995 against your £48,629, 21.9% less (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)). Retraining to earn less is a decision, not advice.
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Information technology professionals n.e.c.
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “conduct usability testing with real users to optimise end-product design for efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 8% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 8% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. I will not move you off one melting floe onto another: 62% of its own task list already scores in the top exposure band (63/100 in this release), so the same software is eating it.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Programmers and software development professionals
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour on the work AI is not taking: you already collaborate with designers to enhance product usability, and their equivalent is to collaborate with other designers and product design teams to develop new products. Across both published task lists that is about 3% of the durable work in that job.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 3% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. I will not move you off one melting floe onto another: 61% of its own task list already scores in the top exposure band (63/100 in this release), so the same software is eating it.
Look at that job’s page anyway →

What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

The headline number you read somewhere
The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 65% of its task weight, across 137 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
“It’s too late for me to become something else”
You are not starting from zero, and the page shows why: choosing solutions by conferring with management or development teams is work the software cannot do and you already do it. The move above is a repricing of what you know, not a new career. Nobody who has just left college has that.
“I should learn to code”
Almost certainly not. The value in your job is moving toward checking, deciding and answering for the output, not toward writing the software. A weekend of Python will not change your position; the error list from this week will.
The “obvious” next job everyone suggests
I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Special Effects Artists and Animators is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

Switch to the United States page →partial match

The other groups this work is counted across:

Graphic Designers

In US official statistics this job is counted as Special Effects Artists and Animators and Graphic Designers. Pay is shown separately for each of those groups (medians cannot be averaged together), while the task list and the scores on this page are for this group only.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

In England:
National Careers Service
A free hour with a government-funded careers adviser is worth more than another evening of reading. In England that's the National Careers Service.
Free, government-funded
- Discover your skills and careers (the skills assessment)
In England:
National Careers Service - Find a course
Search what's actually running near you before you spend anything.
Free to search; individual courses vary
In England:
Free courses for jobs (Level 3 qualifications)
A free Level 3 qualification you already qualify for beats a paid course you don't need.
Free for eligible adults
In England:
Skills Bootcamps
Free, up to 16 weeks, and you get a job interview at the end. In England these are Skills Bootcamps - search what's running near you.
Free for eligible adults in England
- Skills Bootcamps - what they are and who can do them (DfE, Skills for Careers)
- Skills Bootcamps - JobHelp (DWP)
In Scotland:
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
In Scotland it's My World of Work, from Skills Development Scotland.
Free, publicly funded
- Skills Development Scotland
In Wales:
Careers Wales
In Wales it's Careers Wales.
Free, Welsh Government-funded
In Northern Ireland:
Careers Service Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland it's the Careers Service on nidirect.
Free, Department for the Economy-funded

No Space for this job, but one for what is happening to it

Nothing Collab365 runs is built for web design professionals, and we are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

There is one that is not about a job title at all. The AI Authority is about being the person who directs these tools at work rather than the person they get compared to. That is worth saying here, because 65% of the work on this page is already inside what they can do.

Try The AI Authority free →

7 days free, no card needed. Explore up to 2 Spaces before you choose a plan: you pick a plan later, not now.

The AI Authority is a general community about working with AI, not a course for web design professionals. You do not need it to act on anything here: the moves above cost nothing and stand on their own. The data on this page is the same either way.

Noted, and thank you. We’ll email you if a Space for web design professionals launches. Nothing else.

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No Space for web design professionals yet. Should there be one?

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What a Space actually is, in full

Collab365 launches new communities where the need is real. If one for web design professionals existed, with researched problems, courses and people in the same boat, would you want in?

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Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Web design professionals?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 137 official task statements scored for Web design professionals (United Kingdom, SOC 2141), 65% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 66 out of 100 (range 60–72, band: high). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Web design professionals” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Develop software system testing and validation procedures” (93/100, very high); “Write programmes by breaking down specifications into simplest elements and translating them into a programming language” (93/100, very high); “Install the program into production, once testing is complete” (93/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Web design professionals” stay human?: About 17% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Direct installation teams during system setup and testing” (7/100, minimal); “Lead teams and individuals in the field of UX” (13/100, minimal); “Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, technical support staff, and other relevant personnel, to ensure…” (13/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Web design professionals” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 65% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 17% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Web design professionals calculated?: Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 137 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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About the data on this page

Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
52 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Task statements: gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights: gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores: Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment: ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

Figures on this page come from release 2026-q4.1, published 2026-08-05. Every release keeps its own permanent address, so a figure you cite in March is still there, unchanged, in November.

The plain-English wording on this page is assembled directly from the task statements and the published ratings, not written by hand for this occupation. That is why it is specific, and it is also why we say so.

The routes and free resources further up are today’s, not the release’s (last reviewed 2026-08-05). A route is an offer, not a historical fact, so it moves on its own clock.

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Collab365 (2026). Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1 (methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0). https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Built with O*NET data (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); ONS data (Open Government Licence v3.0); GAISI task framework (arXiv:2507.22748, MIT); BLS data (public domain).

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@misc{collab365futureproof2026q41,
  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
}

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