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Louis Rosenfeld

Founder, Publisher, & CEO, 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:

Louis Rosenfeld

" Our books are evergreen; you can get a lot from a book that might be 18 years old. "

You’ve got Gold! A Rosenverse demo with Lou Rosenfeld

June 9, 2026

Louis Rosenfeld

" The follow-up prompts are incredibly powerful. They help you learn the language of the field. "

How to use the Rosenbot

March 16, 2026

Louis Rosenfeld

" The Rosenverse is our subscription platform, and it offers a great mix of both free and premium content. "

About the Rosenverse

March 15, 2026

Louis Rosenfeld

" I feel like we are the user advocates. Our job is to be on the side of the angels and the users. "

Don’t Make Me Think 3.0: What Endures and What Evolves in UX

March 11, 2026

Louis Rosenfeld

" The Rosen Bot is trained on all of our books plus over a thousand recorded sessions from conferences and community talks. "

GenAI for UXers: A Rosenbot Demo and Discussion

September 11, 2025

Louis Rosenfeld

" Silos are everywhere—in technology companies, retail, inside silos inside silos. "

10 Years of Enterprise UX: Reflecting on the community and the practice

June 18, 2025

Louis Rosenfeld

" This could be a really valuable resource, especially in days of no budget for professional development. "

GenAI for UXers: A Rosenbot Demo and Discussion

June 11, 2025

Louis Rosenfeld

" The sponsor sessions are equal in quality and quantity as our main programming and completely free for anyone to attend. "

Day 1 Welcome

September 23, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" UX designers have the power to design interactions that encourage environmentally friendly behaviors. "

Three Key Climate Initiatives and How You Can Help

September 11, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" We’re building in the attribution of ideas to authors and speakers, emphasizing the humans behind the expertise. "

Coffee with Lou #4: Taking a Peek Under the Rosenbot's Hood

June 14, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" The Rosenverse is a weird mix: it’s a for-profit business but also a neutral community resource. "

The Rosenbot and the Rosenverse: An AMA with Lou Rosenfeld

June 5, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" We have a code of conduct. It’s not just window dressing, it’s the front door to a process with people behind it. "

Day 2 Welcome

June 5, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" What do you want to take out of this conversation that we’re manifesting and developing over the next couple of days? "

Day 1 Welcome

June 4, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" If your talk isn’t accepted, it doesn’t mean it’s bad—it might just not fit the program’s narrative arc or available slots. "

Coffee with Lou #3: What Makes for a Successful UX Conference Presentation?

May 2, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" Please stop by the Rosenfeld Bookstore to check out signed books and brand new titles. "

Opening Remarks Day 2

March 26, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" The virtual social event tonight is Cozy Juicy Reel, a fun board game our virtual attendees always love. "

Opening Remarks Day 1

March 25, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" Being fluent in multiple data languages and understanding behavioral and attitudinal data will be essential. "

Three Years Out: Perspectives on the Near-Term Future of User Research

March 15, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" If your topic is already tackled exceptionally by a prior book, go deeper or wait until the market shifts. "

Coffee with Lou: Should You Write a (UX) Book?

March 7, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" Be authentic in your portfolio and speak to your unique experiences and values. "

Coffee with Lou

January 11, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" If something makes you feel unwelcome, the code of conduct explains how to engage with staff to resolve issues. "

Welcome

January 8, 2024

Louis Rosenfeld

" The conversation about design and product collaboration is happening privately inside businesses or from coaches and mentors. "

Opening Remarks

November 29, 2023

Louis Rosenfeld

" Systems thinking is a secret skill UXers have that’s critical for sustainable climate solutions. "

Do you want to work on climate? (Climate UX Discussion Series)

November 15, 2023

Louis Rosenfeld

" Think of AI more like a junior associate, a really powerful one, not a replacement. "

How AI will Change DesignOps Tooling

October 3, 2023

Louis Rosenfeld

" This is a design ops summit. You’re with your people, we get you and we all want you to do well. "

Opening Remarks

October 2, 2023

Louis Rosenfeld

" Dave Nicholson is a true hero—he captures incredible detail and speed in his notes. "

Welcome / Housekeeping

June 7, 2023

Louis Rosenfeld

" You’re the ones who’ve weathered digital transformations, Six Sigma initiatives, agile and lean, and you might have even thrown up on or twice on a product manager. "

Welcome / Housekeeping

June 6, 2023

Louis Rosenfeld

" The world really needs what researchers like you bring to the table. "

Opening Remarks

March 27, 2023

Louis Rosenfeld

" There is a code of conduct in place and it’s not just a document but a process to help the community. "

Founder’s Welcome

December 6, 2022

Louis Rosenfeld

" Careers here are jungle gyms, not ladders; you can move laterally and explore many paths. "

Becoming a Civic Designer: Making the Move from Private to Public Sector

November 17, 2022

Louis Rosenfeld

" There’s no need to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared promptly on the conference site. "

Opening Remarks

November 16, 2022

Louis Rosenfeld

" The theme is clarity. But really I’m gonna say the theme is you — the 613 people from all over the planet. "

Welcome

September 8, 2022

Louis Rosenfeld

" One of the easiest ways to gain trust is really to talk and think and act like a designer or a researcher if I’m joining a research team. "

The Bigger Picture: A Panel Discussion

October 23, 2019

Louis Rosenfeld

" We have to move beyond linear solutions. Complex systems require us to explore our way through problems. "

Discussion: What Operations can teach DesignOps

November 6, 2017

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