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 ex
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:
" AI can be designed like an electric bicycle enhancing humans, or like a Roomba vacuum replacing humans—the intent matters. "
Integrating Systems Thinking Into Your Practice as a Designer
October 1, 2025
" Mapping is not just for presentation; it’s a practice to evolve your understanding of a complex problem space. "
Thinking in systems to address climate with Sheryl Cababa
June 12, 2024
" AI tools today are sandwiches in search of picnics—useful, but lacking killer applications yet. "
Day 2 Panel
June 5, 2024
" There is no singular solution in systems thinking; there are multiple types of interventions. "
Living in the Clouds: Adopting a Systems Thinking Mindset
June 6, 2023
" Systems thinking requires collaborating with diverse stakeholders rather than working in isolation. "
Expanding your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
March 28, 2023
" Evaluating interventions must loop back to expand understanding of consequences and radiating effects. "
Expanding Your Design Lens with Systems Thinking
February 23, 2023
