About me

I am Marvin Al Nashi, a master's student in Human Computer Interaction at Utrecht University. I am driven by a passion for creating meaningful, functional, and accessible digital experiences at the intersection of software engineering, design, and human-centred innovation. My focus lies at the interplay between psychology and technology. I approach my work with curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to improving everyday interactions through thoughtful design and engineering.

Outside of academia, I have pursued an extensive range of professional and personal projects under the umbrella of CodeArise: a long-term initiative comprising desktop environments, operating systems, applications, games, and innovative tools. Notably, I am currently developing CHAOS DE, a flexible and highly customisable desktop environment that will evolve into CHAOS, a complete Linux distribution featuring a cohesive suite of applications. These efforts reflect my deep engagement with systems-level design, development, and usability. My project work extends into industry contexts as well, where I have developed applications for clients during internships and collaborations. I also document my progress and share insights on the CodeArise website and my personal blog.

My academic journey in HCI is a deliberate exploration of how humans interact with systems and how we, as researchers, consultants, developers, and designers, can craft experiences that are aesthetically pleasing, intuitive to use, and aligned with the requirements of all involved stakeholders. I take a human-centred approach to technology development, with a particular focus on context-aware systems, personalisation, and adaptive interfaces. I strive to bridge the gap between human behaviour, stakeholder needs, and industrial standards by translating these insights into designs, software, and systems of high quality, functionality, and design integrity. This academic foundation strengthens the professional work I pursue outside the university environment.

With a multidisciplinary point of view, I aim to integrate design, research, and engineering into work that is both impactful and responsible. My goal is to contribute to the development of technology that is grounded in ethical practice, shaped by human needs, and capable of making a meaningful, global impact. In doing so, I also seek to critically analyse and, where necessary, redefine prevailing industrial standards, raising the bar for quality, usability, and innovation in digital systems.