The IDS Checkup Blog
Hello! We’re the IDS team, the people behind the business theming giant that is Imagination Design Studios. However, we’re not just about cool office decor, we’ve got news, stories, design inspiration, advice about marketing, and more.

What to Include in Your Perfect Indoor Family Play Area


What to Include in Your Perfect Indoor Family Play Area


Keep Guests on Track with 7 Types of Fun Wayfinding Signage for Pediatric Healthcare Spaces


Tips for Creating a Presentation Area in Your Children’s Library


Creating a Sense of Fun and Nostalgia for The Next Generation of Kids


4 Ways a Roadside Attraction Can Benefit Your City or Town


Attract Families to Your Church with Decor for Kids


Improve the Experience of Pediatric Therapy Patients with Fun Decor


The Secret to Attracting Young Families to Your Shopping Center


Unique Design and Decor Ideas for Children’s Libraries


7 Tips for Designing the Ultimate Dental Playground for Your Practice


6 Types of Roadside Attractions That Will Get You Noticed


Recession-proofing Your Dental Business Marketing Strategy in 2023


Considerations When Creating Your 2023 Dental Practice Marketing Budget


Interview with Dr. Joe Yale


5 Benefits of a Mascot for Pediatric Dental Offices


5 Steps Churches Can Take to Create a Family-Friendly Atmosphere


Do You Have a Media Consent Form for Your Office?


Interview with Dr. Bryan Morgan


Spotlight on Bayou Themed Decor for Your Office


The Benefits of Theming for DSOs


How to Attract Staff to Your Dental Practice… and Keep Them!


Interview with Dr. Julie Russo – Building Her Dream Office


Interview with Dr. Alexandra Jensen – Joining a Themed Office


Spotlight on Dinosaur Themed Decor


Optimize Your Healthcare Facilities for Patient Acquisition


How Exterior Theming Can Draw Visitors to Your Attraction


What Does Your Reception and Lobby Say to Guests?


Top 7 Interactive Waiting Room Ideas


Spotlight on Pirate Themed Offices


Trends to Watch in 2022 – Creating Convenience for Your Clients


Dentophobia: How to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety about Dental Procedures


Spotlight on Fun Farmyard Office Decor


‘Word of Mouth’ Has Evolved to No Words at All


Interview with Dr. Brett Pack – A Themed Office is a Blessing


Top 5 Functional Medical Clinic Decor Ideas for Kids


Top 5 Functional Pediatric Dental Office Decor Ideas


Here, There, and Everywhere! “Parketing” Tips for Your Vehicle


Say Cheese! Playful Photo Op Inspiration


6 Tips to Make Your Dental Practice More Inviting for Pediatric Patients


3 Styles of Fun Waiting Room Seating Ideas


Our Top 4 Attention Grabbing Building Exterior Ideas


5 Ideas to Add Some Creativity to Your Dental Practice Digital Marketing


Top 11 Creative Reception Desks


8 Color Schemes and What They Mean for Your Office Vibe


How to Create a Dental Newsletter That Deepens Patient Relationships (and Their Trust)


3 Reasons Why Your Dental Practice Should Pivot to Digital Marketing


Our Top 8 Pediatric Dental Office Styles to Inspire Your Design Strategy


4 Strategies for Improving Patient Satisfaction Through Clinic Experience


Top-Shelf Anxiety Books for Kids to Add to Your Clinic Waiting Area


The Best Dental Ads and Why They Work for Patient Attraction


How Dentists Can Eliminate Anxiety in Kids During Their First Appointment


Reduce Dental Anxiety with “The Kids’ Guide to the Dentist”


Important Details for Optimizing Your Office for Patient Acquisition


How to Create a Dental Design Strategy That Enhances Patient Experience


5 Ways to Improve Pediatric Patient Experience in Your Medical Clinic


6 Dental Office Images that Show How Intentional Design Impacts Patient Experience


What is the Future of Pediatric Medical Office Design?


How to Help Your Pediatric Patients Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist


Increase Traffic by Setting Up a Google Business Profile for Your Office


New Children’s Hospital Gets a Little IDS Magic


How to Create a Unique Dental Experience in 2021 (and Beyond)


6 Calming Strategies for Kids Nervous About Healthcare Appointments


How (and Why) to Help Kids with Anxiety About the Dentist


What Makes a Dental Practice Successful


The Best Dental Marketing Tactics and Strategy


5 Dental Marketing Ideas (and Strategies) for Increased Patient Recall


Our Top 5 Hands-Free Waiting Room Ideas to Engage and Entertain Patients


How to Get More Patients in Your Dental Office (And Create Long-Term Loyalty)


How to Improve Patient Satisfaction in 7 Steps


5 Goals for Improving Patient Experience in Your Pediatric Dental Practice


Why You Should Have a Blog on Your Dental Website


The Importance of a Website for Promoting Your Dental Practice


How Patient Experience in Healthcare Impacts Revenue Growth


What is Patient Experience and Why Does It Matter?


FAQ about Covid-19 and Keeping Your Theming Clean


Case Study – Adding Theming to Increase Profitability and Patient Satisfaction


Dental Office Theming is Big News for Local News Stations


How Theming Creates the Ultimate Brand for Your Business


5 Tips to Prepare Your Waiting Room for the New Normal


5 Tips for Creating the Experience Parents Really Want While in the Waiting Room (But Won’t Tell You!)


Make a BIG Impact with a SMALL Budget Using the IDS Essentials™ Collection


Patterson Today Features an IDS Underwater Office


Creating Online Buzz Starts Offline for Dental Practices


What’s Holding You Back? 10 Questions We Have Heard from New IDS Clients


Interview with Dr. Diya Chadha – Kids Won’t Even Know They’re At The Dentist


Interview with Dr. Karim Kanani – The Benefits of a Change in Atmosphere


Whether Your Office is Big or Small, We Have Options to Theme It All


5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Office Photo Op


3 Steps to Transform Your Office Decor from Mundane to Magical


How to Theme Your Office on a Budget


What’s the ROI on Theming an Office?


Interview with Dr. Joe Nguyen – Spend Money on Quality and Be Rewarded


The 3 Social Media Sites You Should Be Promoting Your Dental Office On and Why


How to Get Online Reviews for Your Dental Office (and Respond to Negative Ones)


Interview with Scott Savel – How Theming Brings Success to Your Business


Engage, Entertain, and Educate – The Three E’s of Creating Office Decor for Kids


Interview with Dr. Jed Snatic – Creating a 1920s Train Theme for a Chestermere Station Dental Office


5 Easy Ways to Use an Award to Market Your Dental Office


Working with a Business in Canada is Easier than You Think!


Download Our White Paper: Alleviating Patient Anxiety Through Office Theming


IDS Experts – How the IDS CAD Team Engineers Fun


Interview with Dr. Leslie Jacobs – Bringing Her Storybook to Life


How to Match Your Marketing Materials to Your Theme


Connect Your Social Media Platforms Together To Save Time


Bring in New Patients with a Grand Opening Theme Reveal!


IDS Experts – Wall Murals, The Finishing Touch for Your 3D Theming


Add a Cool Google Office Tour to Make Your Business Page Stand Out


IDS Experts – Use Dental Education Stations to Engage Patients While They Wait


Interview with Dr. Chuck Hughes – Bringing in Clients with Attention Grabbing Theming


Interview with Dr. Bobby Ghandehari – Theming is for Orthodontists Too


3 Quick Tips on Using Theming as a Social Media Promotional Tool


Celebrating Different Holidays in Your Dental or Medical Office


IDS Experts – Have Fun With Color in Your Kid-Friendly Office


Using TV as a Positive Distraction for Kids


6 Tips to Help You Take Great Photos of Your New Themed Office


Interview with Dr. Tonya Triplett – 3 Locations with IDS Themed Office Decor


The Biggest Concern We Hear from Our Dental Theming Clients: Price
