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:
" Change doesn’t have to happen overnight; being a good long-term, seven generations thinker shapes meaningful impact. "
Integrating Systems Thinking Into Your Practice as a Designer
October 1, 2025
" Design for seven generations—think about decisions that affect future people, not just immediate outcomes. "
Thinking in systems to address climate with Sheryl Cababa
June 12, 2024
" Ethics is not just about compliance; it’s about doing the right thing holistically. "
Day 2 Panel
June 5, 2024
" Freedom dreaming is dreaming about a system that is free from today's oppression. "
Living in the Clouds: Adopting a Systems Thinking Mindset
June 6, 2023
" Systems thinking is not just about complexity but grounded in ethics to help deliver a better future for humans and the planet. "
Expanding your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
March 28, 2023
" Incentives influence behavior strongly, and lack of awareness about them leads to decisions misaligned with desired impact. "
Expanding Your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
February 23, 2023
