London, April 2026 — OpenEyes Technologies is proud to announce that our Co-Founder and CTO, Trushant Mehta, has been named a Finalist for the Outstanding Contribution Award at the e-Assessment Awards 2026, recognized for his leadership in eliminating dark patterns from digital assessment. The winner will be announced at the eAA Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 in London.

The e-Assessment Association (eAA) Outstanding Contribution Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the e-assessment industry. Trushant’s recognition focuses on a subject he has championed for years: the presence of dark patterns in digital assessment platforms, design choices that subtly mislead, pressure, or manipulate candidates and organizations, often at the expense of data integrity and trust.

“Dark patterns in assessment are more common than the industry admits and the cost isn’t just a bad candidate experience, it’s the integrity of the data we rely on to make real decisions about people. I believe we have a responsibility to design systems that earn trust at every step. Being recognized for this work by the eAA is a reminder that the industry is ready to have this conversation.”
— Trushant Mehta, Co-Founder and CTO, OpenEyes Technologies

OpenEyes Technologies has consistently positioned responsible design as a non-negotiable principle, not a differentiator. The company’s suite of assessment and credentialing products, including its AI-powered item generation, credential management, and survey platforms, are built on the belief that technology serving high-stakes decisions must be transparent, fair, and worthy of the trust placed in it.

About OpenEyes Technologies

OpenEyes Technologies is a global provider of GovTech, EdTech, and nonprofit-focused solutions designed to create fair, transparent, and impactful digital ecosystems. From AI-powered credentialing and competency systems to collaborative learning and assessment platforms, OpenEyes builds technologies that empower organizations while prioritizing responsibility and trust.