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:
" Systems mapping exercises are most valuable when done participatively with stakeholders who are decision-makers and those affected by the system. "
Thinking in systems to address climate with Sheryl Cababa (Videoconference)
June 12, 2024
" We’re in this initial stage of tinkering just to make AI behave the way we expect. "
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
" Today’s problems come from yesterday’s solutions. "
Expanding your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
March 28, 2023
" I wrote this book to translate complex systems thinking into something accessible and practical for designers. "
Expanding Your Design Lens with Systems Thinking (Videoconference)
February 23, 2023
