Cheryl Platz
About Cheryl Platz
Cheryl Platz serves as the Director of User Experience for Player Platform at Riot Games, a position she has held since 2021. With a diverse background in user experience design and production across various companies, she is also an author and educator at Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Riot Games
Cheryl Platz has been serving as the Director of User Experience for the Player Platform at Riot Games since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience across the platform, contributing to the overall player engagement and satisfaction. Her tenure at Riot Games is marked by her commitment to creating intuitive and engaging experiences for players.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Platz studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction. She also pursued graduate studies at the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University. Her academic background supports her extensive expertise in user experience design and interaction.
Professional Experience
Cheryl Platz has held various positions in user experience and design across multiple organizations. She worked at Microsoft as a Senior User Experience Designer and later as Principal Design Lead. Her experience also includes roles at Electronic Arts, Amazon, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Additionally, she has been involved in the design and production of numerous video game titles.
Authorship and Teaching
Cheryl Platz authored the book 'Design Beyond Devices: Creating Multimodal, Cross-Device Experiences,' published by Rosenfeld Media. She also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, where she created and teaches a new elective course titled 'What Makes Us Play: The Craft of Video Games.'
Performance Background
Cheryl Platz has a background in performing arts, specifically in improvised comedy and musical theatre. She was a member of the professional ensemble at Unexpected Productions for over 13 years. Her involvement in performance arts complements her design work, showcasing her diverse skill set.