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:
" Research is no longer impartial; we’re navigating a changing landscape of trust. "
Shifting dynamics: The evolving relationship between researchers, participants, and organizational systems
March 11, 2025
" Participation rates are falling, engagement rates are falling — this is a data quality crisis. "
Theme Panel
March 11, 2025
" The table needs to be larger, longer, or maybe a circle of people without a table to include more voices. "
Industry junctures: Paths forwards for UXR and the critical decisions that get us there [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
October 2, 2024
" The system we rely on is ironically an approximation engine, like large language models that calculate approximations. "
Collaboration: learning from other fields beyond our own [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
August 7, 2024
" Democratization has been happening for over 20 years and it’s only going to keep happening. "
A Genuine Conversation about the Future of UX Research
March 20, 2024
