Robert Fabricant
Co-Founder & Partner, Dalberg Design
Robert Fabricant is a visionary leader working at the forefront of design in the social impact space. Through innovative collaborations, evidence-based approaches, and deep community engagement, Robert is committed to tackling pressing global challenges for marginalized communities. As the co-founder of Dalberg Design, he has assembled a diverse and passionate creative team across four continents dedicated to addressing locally relevant issues with global significance. With over 30 years of design experience, Robert's expertise ranges from interactive environments and medical devices to open data platforms and civic services. He was a contributing author to the acclaimed book "User Friendly" and previously co-led the creative team at frog design.
Rosenverse talks by Robert:

" Understanding is not a scientific process, it’s relational, personal, human, and qualitative. "
Shifting dynamics: The evolving relationship between researchers, participants, and organizational systems
March 11, 2025

" I’d love to see the death of the discussion guide and the six-person qual study. "
Theme Panel
March 11, 2025

" The people who work traditional hours are not the end all be all of the world when designing research participation. "
Industry junctures: Paths forwards for UXR and the critical decisions that get us there [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
October 2, 2024

" Insights are networked; they don’t exist independently beyond how they’re absorbed and acted on by others. "
Collaboration: learning from other fields beyond our own [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
August 7, 2024

" Organizational change management requires as much care and effort as executing good research. "
A Genuine Conversation about the Future of UX Research
March 20, 2024