Louis Rosenfeld
Principal, Rosenfeld Media
Lou Rosenfeld is Rosenfeld Media’s founder and publisher. Like many user experience folk, Lou started somewhere (library science), made his way somewhere else (information architecture), and has ended up in an entirely different place (publishing and conference curation). Lou spent much of his career in information architecture consulting, first as founder of the groundbreaking IA agency Argus Associates and later as an independent consultant, helping clients like Ford, Paypal, Caterpillar, and the CDC untangle their information problems. He co-founded the Information Architecture Institute, the User Experience Network, and a variety of conferences including The DesignOps Summit, Advancing Research, and the Information Architecture Summit. Lou has edited or co-authored five books, including the IA “bible,” Information Architecture for the Web and Beyond, now in its fourth edition.
Rosenverse talks by Louis:

"I believe that enterprise UX is about fixing broken s**t."
10 Years of Enterprise UX: Reflecting on the community and the practice
June 18, 2025

"This resource aims to combine individual learning and community sharing effectively."
GenAI for UXers: A Rosenbot Demo and Discussion
June 11, 2025

"When this conference ends, what do you wanna feel?"
Day 1 Welcome
September 23, 2024

"Small bets can lead to big changes in how we approach climate challenges."
Three Key Climate Initiatives and How You Can Help
September 11, 2024

"The ability to branch out to third party content is key."
Coffee with Lou #4: Taking a Peek Under the Rosenbot's Hood
June 14, 2024

"I wanted there to be a place where UX people could start out with an idea and make it into something."
The Rosenbot and the Rosenverse: An AMA with Lou Rosenfeld
June 5, 2024

"It's super important... that you feel comfortable, safe, and part of a community that cares about you."
Day 2 Welcome
June 5, 2024

"This is a place where we are getting together as a community, and we need to treat each other kindly."
Day 1 Welcome
June 4, 2024

"Inclusion, collaboration, and iteration are the keys to impactful presentations."
Coffee with Lou #3: What Makes for a Successful UX Conference Presentation?
May 2, 2024

"We made it day two"
Opening Remarks Day 2
March 26, 2024

"Take this conversation or these sets of conversations that you participate in over the next few days and bring it back wherever you're going."
Opening Remarks Day 1
March 25, 2024

"It's not just about technology; it's about how we show up for each other in creating resonant experiences."
Three Years Out: Perspectives on the Near-Term Future of User Research
March 15, 2024

"A book needs to be a cohesive journey, rather than a compilation of disparate voices."
Coffee with Lou: Should You Write a (UX) Book?
March 7, 2024

"We need to keep reinventing ourselves, that's what designers do best."
Coffee with Lou
January 11, 2024

"Learning is a marathon, not a sprint, especially in online conferences."
Welcome
January 8, 2024

"Understanding roles between design and product is foundational if you want to progress effectively."
Opening Remarks
November 29, 2023

"There’s a need for a fresh set of eyes to challenge current practices in climate tech."
Do you want to work on climate? (Climate UX Discussion Series)
November 15, 2023

"AI needs to learn more about UX and all the craft areas that are part of it."
How AI will Change DesignOps Tooling
October 3, 2023

"Without our sponsors, the conference would never be able to be what it is."
Opening Remarks
October 2, 2023

"You can pre-order it at a discount right now"
Welcome / Housekeeping
June 7, 2023

"You're the ones who've taken on the tasks of exploring new possibilities."
Welcome / Housekeeping
June 6, 2023

"If you have been to all four conferences, why don't you go ahead and say so in the chat window?"
Opening Remarks
March 27, 2023

"Today is about making new connections with thoughtful professionals"
Founder’s Welcome
December 6, 2022

"I wish I'd understood just how complex civic tech design is."
Becoming a Civic Designer: Making the Move from Private to Public Sector
November 17, 2022

"MJ really knows what she’s doing in terms of Creative Clarity through sketchnoting."
Opening Remarks
November 16, 2022

"This summit is your annual opportunity to take stock of who you are."
Welcome
September 8, 2022

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The Bigger Picture: A Panel Discussion
October 23, 2019

"Organizations that stop learning die."
Discussion: What Operations can teach DesignOps
November 6, 2017