Alan and Sarah C.

Fiddle faddle or manual?
Sarah - If something's not working I take it apart, sometimes I mess it up worse. I like to fiddle faddle.
Alan - I do the same, if I can't get that thing to work one day, I'll come back to it in a few hours/days and try some more.

When was the last time you tried to make something work?
Sarah - I took my box fan apart, one of the wires shorted out, and I fixed it.
Alan - I fixed my friend's RROD xbox 360, I used some online tutorials though, so the fiddle faddling doesn't really apply.

Travels and using a piece of technology incorrectly.
Sarah - Anything I use incorrectly I think I deliberately use incorrectly.
Alan - the same.

Object from the recent past that did not function as you assumed it should.
Sarah - The lab whose knobs make no sense what so ever.
Alan - These chairs are crazy.

Object that has too few visual controls for tasks or confusing controls.
Sarah - Since I don't really read the manuals, I don't know all the controls on my digital camera.
Alan - Single knob on washer and dryer that control all functions. Multi-functions were annoying to program and run though.

Favorite everyday object?
Sarah - My shoes, they protect my feet, they are fashionable and comfortable.
Alan - Coffee/espresso machine, makes my morning caffeine fix possible before I leave the house. Single button for each function, and the matte black finish is oh so nice.

Walk Notes

Instances of visibility or lack there of?
-when alan walked into doors, he seemed slightly drawn to corners. At one point he actually disappeared, literally, like poof, and he's gone... reappeared sporting a donkey and sombrero. I was confused at first but then I just accepted it.

Know how to interact with architecture?
-Door knobs are on side of door you open. Handicapped button indicated door. When door had no outward visual signs, they opened on the side the verticle window was located.
-Hallways are very directional, and the stairs didn't leave any room for questions as to their function/direction. Waterfountain operation clearly marked with large PUSH bar?
-Elevators all function in a similar manner and due to previous experience with an elevator or two, he knew what to do. UP and Down clearly labeled.

Do the physical properties match perceptions?
-Elevator's properties matched perceptions, they go up and down.
-Doors open and close
-The handicapped push button has symbol of door opening, but poorly designed, a pen poke not centered on pad will not activate doors.
-Fire alarms are covered and this cover deterrs pranksters from pulling button but also hinders the rapid activation of fire alarm which could lead to more injuries than necessary.