# Space-Hacking Eaters The Oatmeal Studio IkHa Restaurant is Customized by Diners By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatmeal-studio-ikha-restaurant References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/ikha-restaurant-by-oatmeal-studio) & [oatmealstudio.nl](http://www.oatmealstudio.nl/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-house-warming) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of interactive dining by providing customers with unique, customizable experiences. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Dining Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-x-17.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md) - [Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-house-warming.md) - [Festive Showroom Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasons-eatings-at-ikea.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Modernist Burger Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omg-burger-i.md) - [Low-Cost Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-meal-prices.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Dining Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grybova-hata.md)