Once you enter the Ikea machine, there's only one way out...and it takes you through the entire store. (Talk about organizational genius...you're directed through every department in the store)People trudge along like little drones as they follow the "Navigational Aids," Theme #196, on the floor. On a busy day it's almost creepy.
(Secret Getaway Tip....there are shortcuts along the divider walls in some departments. They are sanity savers, you'll want to find them.)
With shots like that I usually touch my thumb with my index finger hold up my hand and say "Wrong" I followed those things in my Ikea visit, and swear I only got out because it was closing time and security made sure I left. I won't go back.
ReplyDelete*Haha* What a brilliant take on the theme!! I completely agree with you post. IKEA started off in Sweden, where you NEVER manage to fill an IKEA store. All in all you have 2-3 people browsing each department. Last summer, visiting Sweden, we were amazed that we actually managed to leave our kids at the "Smaland" children's play center, walk around the store, picking all the things that we wanted to buy, pay at the till and then still wait another 10 minutes before picking the children up *here in UK we have to find our way back to check them out* halfway through the shopping. That's when the shortcuts comes in handy! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is scary-but very sneaky! Nice catch.
ReplyDeleteEach time I go there, I swear I'll never return. It amazes me that it is so popular when they treat customers like rodents in a maze.
ReplyDeleteI love your shot and it is a PERFECT idea for this theme. Very clever....
Perfect navigational aide (and one I understand ) lol
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely perfect for the theme. I have never been to an Ikea store, so I didn't know about the arrows. Great capture.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just know it? Luckily they have these aids on the floors. Great pic for the theme.
ReplyDeleteHmmm - it could get scary if you needed to make an emergency evacuation. Good shot of the navigational aid though.
ReplyDeleteGood one! I found the escapes too, in the nick of time. Cool stuff and good design but an overwhelming place.
ReplyDeleteYou'r right about IKEA--I swear it's a good few miles walk! Stew Leonard's grocery stores are the same. I can see that you were focused on the way OUT!
ReplyDeleteGreat, great, great idea for this theme!! Simple and to the point!!
ReplyDeleteI've heard about IKEA but have never visited! Great take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to an Ikea - I just keep resisting the idea! But I'm glad you're brave enough, because this is a great idea for this theme!
ReplyDeleteLOL...that is so true! But I always cheat! lol I love IKEA for organizational things. My studio is made up of mostly IKEA goodies!
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ReplyDeleteGreat shot for the theme! I have never been to an Ikea store, but I'm sure it would help if you got lost! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great evening!
Sherrie
Clever take on theme. I have been to IKEA twice-over 12 years in between visits. You are right about the shortcuts.
ReplyDeleteLove this simple shot for this theme.
ReplyDeleteA great simple shot that says volumes.
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