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:
" Even if you’re not in a high-power role, understanding and mapping influence helps you identify where and how to act. "
Thinking in systems to address climate with Sheryl Cababa (Videoconference)
June 12, 2024
" Ethics is not just about compliance; it’s about doing the right thing holistically. "
Day 2 Panel
June 5, 2024
" Designers are in the system not outside of it. "
Living in the Clouds: Adopting a Systems Thinking Mindset
June 6, 2023
" Sometimes you can tell the story of root cause with only two or three causal loops. "
Expanding your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
March 28, 2023
" Understanding incentives of stakeholders is crucial because assumptions often lead to misaligned decisions. "
Expanding Your Design Lens with Systems Thinking (Videoconference)
February 23, 2023
