Testing your assumptions

15 May 2025

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Emily O’Connor standing beside a projector screen during her talk at Leeds Testing Atelier, speaking to a full audience.
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Emily O’Connor’s talk at Leeds Testing Atelier was a great reminder that we’re not our customers and we shouldn't design or build as if we are.

She explored how small assumptions can quietly shape what we build without us realising. From the idea of an “average” user to the decisions hidden in everyday requirements, Emily showed how development teams can uncover these assumptions and ask better questions.
Sarah Deery
Learning and Development Lead
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My main aim is to help quality professionals turn their vast knowledge and skills into bite-sized chunks that the community can digest.

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