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Abby Covert

Abby Covert

Keynote Speaker: Independent Information Architect, Writer & Community Organizer; Former Senior Staff Information Architect at Etsy

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Abby Covert Biography

Abby Covert is an information architect, writer, and community organizer with two decades of experience helping people make sense of messes. In addition to being an active mentor to those new to sensemaking, she has also served the design community as President of the Information Architecture Institute, co-chair of the Information Architecture Summit, and Executive Producer of the I.D.E.A Conference. From 2016-2020, Covert served as Etsy's senior staff information architect as they grew to become a multi-billion dollar eCommerce business.

Covert is a founding faculty member of the School of Visual Arts’ Products of Design graduate program. She also managed the team that helped Rosenfeld Media start the Design Operations Summit and Advancing Research Conference. Her most proud achievement is coming up with the idea for World Information Architecture Day, which brings accessibly priced education to thousands in their local communities annually.

Covert has written two books for her students. In 2014, she published "How to Make Sense of Any Mess," a book to teach IA to everybody. In 2022, she released her much-anticipated follow-up, "Stuck? Diagrams Help." She currently spends her time making things that help you make the unclear clear, many of which she makes available for free on her website, abbycovert.com, or at accessible price points in her popular Etsy shop, AbbytheIA.

Her diverse portfolio includes work for Etsy, Hanna Andersson, Microsoft, HUDL, Blissworld, John Hardy, Worth, Staples, Nike, IHOP, Herman Miller, Kraft Foods, Sharpie, JELL-O, Prismacolor, Expo Markers, Valspar, KMART, Taco Bell, KFC, State Farm and The United States Postal Service, BlueCross BlueShield, JSTOR, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and The Hartford Insurance.

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Abby Covert Speaking Topics

Information Architecture for Everybody

In a world where everything is getting more complex and we are all experiencing personal information overload, there is a growing need to understand the tools and processes that are used to make sense of complex subjects and situations. These tools aren't hard to learn or even tough to implement but they are also not part of many people's education.

Information Architecture is a practice of making sense. A set of principles, lessons and tools to help anyone make sense of any thing. Whether you are - a student or professional, a designer, technologist or small business owner, an intern or executive - learn how information architecture can help you make sense of your next endeavor.

Abby Covert Videos

Abby Covert on How to Set IA Up to Fail
Abby Covert – How to make sense of any mess - YouTube
Abby Covert // How to Make Sense of Any Mess // UX 2015 on Vimeo

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How much does it cost to book Abby Covert for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Abby Covert, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Abby Covert are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Abby Covert, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Abby Covert speak about?

Abby Covert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art, Technology, Business, Entrepreneurship, Design and Motivational.

Where does Abby Covert travel from?

Abby Covert generally travels from Melbourne, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Abby Covert?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Abby Covert for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Abby Covert for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Abby Covert or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Abby Covert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art, Technology and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Abby Covert for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Abby Covert generally travels from Melbourne, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lori Cheek, Paola Antonelli and Javier Verdura. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Abby Covert for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/04/2024.

Abby Covert Speaking Topics

  • Information Architecture for Everybody

    In a world where everything is getting more complex and we are all experiencing personal information overload, there is a growing need to understand the tools and processes that are used to make sense of complex subjects and situations. These tools aren't hard to learn or even tough to implement but they are also not part of many people's education.

    Information Architecture is a practice of making sense. A set of principles, lessons and tools to help anyone make sense of any thing. Whether you are - a student or professional, a designer, technologist or small business owner, an intern or executive - learn how information architecture can help you make sense of your next endeavor.

Abby Covert Videos

Abby Covert on How to Set IA Up to Fail
Abby Covert – How to make sense of any mess - YouTube
Abby Covert // How to Make Sense of Any Mess // UX 2015 on Vimeo
Abby Covert: Time as Material - YouTube
  • How do I book Abby Covert to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Abby Covert for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Abby Covert, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Abby Covert or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Abby Covert for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Abby Covert, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Abby Covert are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Abby Covert, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Abby Covert speak about?

    Abby Covert is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art, Technology, Business, Entrepreneurship, Design and Motivational.
  • Where does Abby Covert travel from?

    Abby Covert generally travels from Melbourne, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Abby Covert?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Abby Covert for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Abby Covert for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Abby Covert or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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