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The word “Design” has always fascinated me. As a kid I was always filled with curiosity and found myself not only questioning everything around me, but also trying to creatively improvise them. Making storage pouches out of used soft drink bottles, Textured Handmade sheets, Deconstructed Pen drives are some of the things always scattered around in my room.

In order to assess and give recommendations to IKEA, it is important to fully understand the operations and the values that drive the company, ant its philosophy. Since was founded in 1954 by Ingvar Kamprad the Swedish company’s vision of “creating a better life for the many people” inspired them to develop high quality and lower cost products in the furniture business, and almost a decade later, after they consolidate in the Swedish market, they made the decision to expand abroad opening stores in Northway and Denmark respectively (Exhibit 1). With a relatively rapid expansion the company needed to transmit their unique philosophy and created the testament of a furniture Dealer and trained ambassadors to help spread and secure the firm’s values (Exhibit 3). Furthermore, IKEA’s adopted another principle, the company preferred to focus on establish close ties with business partners and supporting their suppliers in a long-term relationship rather than just

Design is one of the biggest challenges in any project. From the early sketches to over-the-counter permits, we run every aspect of the design so that you can relax. We consult with each client about their exact needs and aesthetic desires. From functionality to efficiency, our goal is to create the best collaborative designs possible. While tweaks to

At Rhode Island School of Design, within the Industrial Design major, creativity abounds, manifesting in the 3-D models, professors, and the students’ orthographic drawings. When redesigning a mixer for the Pre-College Program final, I created numerous designs focusing on various subjects: aesthetic, ergonomics, and specific demographics. Each one has its pros and cons, each one has its special feature and each one fulfills its purpose and the teacher’s requirements. The process of discovering a new way to answer the same question over and over again yields endless possibilities. Constantly refining my product and playing with new ideas before falling asleep is an adventure, despite some sleepless nights due to the excitement. Besides the actual application of the practice, the history of industrial design fascinates me as well. How were products designed in different ages, in different countries? Why was aesthetic placed over ergonomics in terms of importance when creating this chair? How has visual language in these products developed through the

Considering the previous mission statement with a unique customer vision IKEA is clearly antagonistic with specific customers’ needs. That lack of adjustment to customer needs is the main reason for not getting the same results in China than in Northern Europe.

Growing up in Stockholm has undoubtedly influenced my design aesthetic. One of my greatest influencers is Gunnar Asplund who designed the Stockholm Public Library; his ability to translate a sense of history and belonging into something contemporary and ready for modern-day consumption has always captured my imagination and this has seeped into my work.

IKEA is rumored to be a very standardized retailer, i.e., a certain set of marketing strategies is used that are the same around the world. This indeed sets IKEA, operating on markets in Europe, US as well as Asia and Australia, apart among international retailers. Often the theoretical conclusions in international

Hemmis, Pat in Introduction to Design thinking [PDF Document]. Retrieved from Lecture Notes Online Web Site: https://ay13.moodle.umn.edu/course/view.php?id=4023

To summarize, IKEA has its own key differentiation in the market: low prices, high volumes, global sourcing presence, Scandinavian design, distribution concept with flat pack and the way to set out the stores and

Design is essential. Individuals regularly need reminding that everything around us is planned and that outline choices sway on about all.aspects of our lives, be it the situations we work in, the way we plan gatherings and holidays, or the way we manage to get the top off a cookie jar.

Like any teenager, this 17 year old Kamprad do his sell from home for the first year and his customers can do mail order for the product. On 23rd March 1963 IKEA made the move to other area outside Sweden and that was in Asker. Now year 2006, the store is expanding and is also under renovation and remodeling. IKEA 's international mission is to provide the world with the most comfortable household products and decors as well as their motto is "Affordable Solution for Better Living" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IKEA).

IKEA is the largest furniture chain in the world, and in 2011 the Swedish company operated over 270 stores in 25 countries. In 2011 IKEA sales soared to over $35 billion, or over 20% of the global furniture market. Most of its stuffs believed IKEA will massive growth throughout the world in the coming decade because IKEA could provide what customer wanted: good design, and good made contemporary furniture with an affordable price. In one word, IKEA’s global approach focuses on simplicity, attention to detail, cost consciousness, and responsiveness in every aspect of its operations and behavior. (Jones, 2013)

As pointed out in Ikea's mission statement, the company is in business to produce high quality products at a low cost. This would support a

Ingvar Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd (IKEA) was founded by a 17year old boy Ingvar Kamprad in a small town of Smaland in Sweden. IKEA is now the largest furniture retailer in the world. As of October 2010, IKEA has 313 stores in 38 countries most of them in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The IKEA group owns 276 stores in 25 countries and 37 stores run by franchisees outside the IKEA group in 16 countries.

IKEA’s strategy before the mishaps in America could be characterized as going against the norm charting their own path to success using low priced manufactures to secure lower selling prices aimed to target those who were of older age and of middle class standing. Their new strategy was to target those of a younger demographic, young married couples, college students, and 20-30 something singles. By reemphasizing design, promoting through hip quirky advertisements, and encouraging consumers to do away with their old furniture, IKEA revenues doubled in a four-year period. IKEA today has adapted somewhat of a local customization strategy where their store layouts will resemble that of many local household layouts as proven by their success in China where they failed to expand beforehand. They also keep their prices extremely low in some areas as China by sourcing a large percentage of products in the area of operation.