Sheryl Cababa
Author of Closing the Loop
Sheryl drives a human-centered design practice that is focused on systems thinking and evidence-based design, working on everything from robotic surgery experience design to reimagining K-12 education through service design. In her work with consultancies such as Substantial, frog, and Adaptive Path, she has worked with a diverse base of clients including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, IHME, and IKEA. She holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Syracuse University.
Sheryl is an international speaker and workshop facilitator. When she’s not in the office, she can be found at the University of Washington helping educate the next generation of Human-Centered Design and Engineering students. You might also find her biking around Seattle, or talking about her most recent complicated baking project.
Rosenverse talks by Sheryl:
"You can create frameworks that help synthesize discussions around climate impact."
Thinking in systems to address climate with Sheryl Cababa
June 12, 2024
"We must consider the long-term implications of AI technologies in our work."
Day 2 Panel
June 5, 2024
"Systems are more than the sum of their parts and can demonstrate adaptive behaviors."
Living in the Clouds: Adopting a Systems Thinking Mindset
June 6, 2023
"Understanding incentives is crucial for recognizing perverse incentives."
Expanding your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
March 28, 2023
"Systems thinking encourages us to recognize that there may not be a singular solution to a problem."
Expanding Your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
February 23, 2023
