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:
" We are people who are chosen — our craft is to interact with other people, and that’s not what we’re seeing in the world around us. "
Shifting dynamics: The evolving relationship between researchers, participants, and organizational systems
March 11, 2025
" AI is having the effect of de-skilling many roles, including researchers, so we need to double down on what we do well. "
Theme Panel
March 11, 2025
" This is probably the biggest change we are going to see within our working careers. "
Industry junctures: Paths forwards for UXR and the critical decisions that get us there [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
October 2, 2024
" While people care about collaboration, it’s not always at the top of the to-do list. "
Collaboration: learning from other fields beyond our own [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
August 7, 2024
" The ultimate measure of our research is its impact—did we build the right thing and did it have the expected effect? "
A Genuine Conversation about the Future of UX Research
March 20, 2024