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
March 31, 2023 
Indoor children’s play areas have become a popular addition to a range of family-friendly businesses in recent years. From shopping malls and family restaurants to gyms and fitness centers, airport waiting areas, hotels and resorts, rec centers, libraries, and more, indoor play areas offer a valuable service for families looking to keep their children entertained […]
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Keep Guests on Track with 7 Types of Fun Wayfinding Signage for Pediatric Healthcare Spaces
March 21, 2023
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign! Signs are a very important part of your visitor experience. They let people know ‘where am I?’, ‘where is my destination?’ and ‘how do I get from here to there?’. Wayfinding signage is an essential aspect of any business or facility, and it goes beyond just guiding people from one […]
Here, There, and Everywhere! “Parketing” Tips for Your Vehicle
August 14, 2021
This guide will review our top tips to maximize your vehicle wrapping so you can take your practice on the road in style! Studies from 2016 reported that approximately 15.9 million Canadians[1] and 128 million people in the United States[2] commuted daily to work in a personally owned vehicle. According to the AAA, it is […]
Say Cheese! Playful Photo Op Inspiration
July 6, 2021
The ultimate investment in both marketing and office appeal, a photo op is the perfect way to make a huge impact in your community awareness. Unique and fun, a photo op combines form and function by injecting instant playfulness into your space while also working 24/7 to market your brand. But what type works best […]
3 Styles of Fun Waiting Room Seating Ideas
June 30, 2021
The truth is, no one likes waiting for their appointment. Despite that fact, waiting is an unavoidable part of receiving care, and whether it be for 2 minutes or 20, there are ways to make even those first moments of the appointment more exciting. To add a bit of fun to a reception area, you […]
Our Top 4 Attention Grabbing Building Exterior Ideas
June 28, 2021
Be honest – would you rather your patients say they booked with your practice just because it’s closest to their house or because their kids can’t stop talking about the giant octopus on the roof and they had to come? The answer is obvious. Transforming your office from a regular building to a legendary local landmark can […]
Top 11 Creative Reception Desks
June 14, 2021
It’s the first and last thing your patients see when they walk through the door of your office, so why not make it exciting? Your reception desk is the first point of contact for any visitor to your practice, new and returning. It acts as the focal point of your office space, drawing the eye […]
Our Top 5 Hands-Free Waiting Room Ideas to Engage and Entertain Patients
November 10, 2020
Between the social distancing policies, masks, extra PPE, and barred-off areas, your waiting room might be feeling a bit cold, unfriendly, or even a little scary to your patients these days. Or maybe you’ve looked around your empty waiting room while patients wait in their cars and thought it looked dull or lonely. If that […]
5 Tips to Prepare Your Waiting Room for the New Normal
May 2, 2020
As practice and clinic owners begin focusing their attention on reopening, we rounded up a few tips we thought you might find helpful. For a more in-depth checklist on how to keep you, your staff, and your patients safe, check out this great article by AAPD. Most importantly, check with your local, state, and federal governments […]
Make a BIG Impact with a SMALL Budget Using the IDS Essentials™ Collection
March 2, 2020
At IDS, we’re best known for our highly creative, custom-themed spaces. We often feature some of the more elaborate and in-depth environments in our portfolio, but did you know that we also offer a host of solutions that can make a big impact even if you’re working with a small budget? Over the years, we […]
Whether Your Office is Big or Small, We Have Options to Theme It All
September 2, 2019
No matter what size space you want to theme, the benefits of a kid-friendly space in dental or medical offices are always the same. Your practice will become more welcoming for young families, and the kids will have fun and be less anxious while in your care. Happy parents will rave about your office, and […]
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Office Photo Op
August 1, 2019
With social media playing an ever more critical role in marketing, it’s no surprise that photo ops are becoming a trend in clinic waiting rooms the world over. It’s a great dental office promotion idea for using your physical office space to drive social media activity (like posts and shares) and can really help a practice gain […]
How to Theme Your Office on a Budget
May 6, 2019
Theming an entire office can be a daunting prospect financially, especially if you’re a new grad or if you’ve just opened your first business. But trust us when we say we have something for everyone – and something for all budgets. All of our themed elements are custom built so prices vary depending on design, […]
