Hey, I'm Sama
Sama
El Tahawy
Product manager with a CS & Cognitive Psychology background. I use engineering as a superpower to build products that are not just functional, but truly feel right.
Product & Design
From user research to Figma prototypes. Cognitive psychology insights meet design thinking to build products that feel intuitive from the first interaction.
Full-Stack Engineering
Frontend, backend, and everything in between. Scalable applications with clean, maintainable code using modern technologies.
Human-Tech Intersection
Leveraging cognitive psychology to understand how people interact with technology. Making complex systems accessible and serving real human needs.
Writing
Product insights and feature deep dives
Analyzing the strategy, design decisions, and user psychology behind features from leading tech companies.
Why Doesn't Netflix Have Comments?
Analyzing Netflix's strategic decision to avoid user comments and the product reasoning behind this choice.
Feature of the Month: TikTok's 2x Playback Speed
How TikTok's speed control feature enhances user engagement and addresses different consumption patterns.
Feature of the Month: Google's Search a Song
Breaking down Google's innovative song search feature and its impact on music discovery.
Feature of the Month: Apple AirDrop
Examining Apple's AirDrop feature design and its role in creating seamless device ecosystem experiences.