I analyzed my data-interview (landlord).

Interview with Terry Thorpe

Environment
A 3 bedroom apartment with a dedicated entrance from the street outside. Living room kitchen combined in an open plan room. Master bedroom has en-suite bathroom. One other bathroom with shower and bath.

Inhabitants
1 British Man, 1 Polish girl, 1 British girl

Age groups
2 people 19 – 25 years old, 1 person 25 years ++

Frequency of communication
Daily communication by the landlord with the other residents.

Form of communication
Main form of communication is spoken word. SMS texting and “Post It” notes also used on a daily basis.

Subject of communication
“Post It” notes are used as reminders for work to be done by others, as messages to inform others of phone calls, messages from friends, arrangements made etc.

Weaknesses of communication methods
The weakness of post it notes is that it is possible for the messages, reminders etc may not get through. The Post it may fall off the door or other surface it was stuck to or the person may not see it. Also sometimes people’s handwriting is not clear.


Improvements
Improvements would be a method which uses a keyboard so that variations in handwriting quality are avoided and a central place where communications may be picked up so that all messages are definitely collected. An “alert” system which would serve to tell people that a message is waiting would also be a very good improvement. This could perhaps be an audible alert when someone passes by. This could be in a central location for example the kitchen which everyone uses.