Will AI Replace Desktop Publishers?

Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width, and appropriate spacing for printed materials.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Import text and art elements, such as electronic clip art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Select number of colors and determine color separations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Edit graphics and photos, using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Transmit, deliver, or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film, or diskette.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.