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The Oatmeal Studio IkHa Restaurant is Customized by Diners

— June 26, 2012 — Art & Design
If you prefer to be interactive with your food, the Oatmeal Studio IkHa Restaurant is designed with a one-of-a-kind experience in mind. 'IKEA hacking' has grown in popularity with global recessions and creative budgeting on the rise.

The folks at Oatmeal Studio wanted to take this money-hacking concept to its limits by designing a restaurant that is created by the customers. Using cookie-cutter furnishings from the Swedish retail giant, the firm implemented a space that is playful and cost-effective. Shelves become partition walls and act as rows for diners to weave and travel through. Quirky additions like the make-your-own-placement station encourage patrons to customize their spaces to suit their style.

The Oatmeal Studio IkHa Restaurant can be assembled and disassembled in a matter of hours, allowing the space to serve multiple purposes.

Trend Themes

  1. Interactive Dining — The trend of interactive dining is on the rise as more and more consumers crave unique dining experiences that engage all of their senses.
  2. DIY Interiors — The trend of do-it-yourself (DIY) interiors is growing in popularity, as people look for cost-effective ways to renovate their homes and businesses.
  3. Flexible Spaces — The trend of flexible spaces is gaining popularity, as businesses and individuals look for spaces that can be easily reconfigured to meet their changing needs.

Industry Implications

  1. Restaurant Industry — The restaurant industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of interactive dining by providing customers with unique, customizable experiences.
  2. DIY Industry — The DIY industry can provide customers with the tools and resources they need to create their own custom furniture and home decor items.
  3. Interior Design Industry — The interior design industry can offer design services that cater to the trend of flexible spaces, helping customers create spaces that can be easily reconfigured to meet their changing needs.
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