The proprietor of External Design is also, currently, a graduate student. Marlin’s websites and UX-UI development have served clients from technology sectors, medicine, and the arts. His editorial work has supported technical publishers and business communications for a half-century.
Selected activities
- Graduate studies — Chaminade University of Honolulu
- BA, Psychology, summa cum laude (2025) — University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
- Editor-developer (2017–present) — www.h2oIQ.org (pro bono)
- Senior editor, webmaster (1997–2001) — Forth, Inc.
- Editor-in-chief (1982–84) — Dr. Dobb’s Journal (Silicon Valley, People’s Computer Company)
Selected essays
- Social revolution and early personal computers:
(Computer) Power to the People - Democracy in a digital age:
Network Neutrality and Democracy - We are not condemned to the status quo:
Tech and the Tyranny of the Familiar