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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Interview with Dr. Chuck Hughes – Bringing in Clients with Attention Grabbing Theming
April 3, 2017
Dr. Chuck Hughes is a highly successful pediatric dentist in Jackson, Tennessee, and a valued customer of IDS. We sat down with Dr. Hughes to ask him about his experience working with IDS and the impact it has had on his practice. Now an enthusiastic office ‘themer’, he was happy to oblige. IDS: Dr. Hughes, what […]
Interview with Dr. Bobby Ghandehari – Theming is for Orthodontists Too
February 3, 2017
Dr. Bobby Ghandehari has run his own practice since 2004. Along with his wife, Dr. Sarah Mathias, a pediatric dentist, they approached IDS to theme their joint jungle themed ortho/pediatric office. IDS: As an orthodontist, what are your biggest challenges in growing your practice? Dr. Ghandehari: I would say competition. There are 25-30 orthodontic offices in our area, […]
3 Quick Tips on Using Theming as a Social Media Promotional Tool
December 1, 2016
Theming your office can be a great way to attract customers by word of mouth and online. As of 2018, 3 out of every 4 Americans own a computer and 96% of adults own a smartphone. That’s a lot of people going online every day! More and more these people are using the internet to find dentists. […]
Celebrating Different Holidays in Your Dental or Medical Office
November 1, 2016
Kids love holidays! Celebrate the holidays in your office with costumes, decorations, and contests! If you have IDS office theming, don’t miss the opportunity to throw a Santa hat on an elephant or turn a crocodile into a spooky ghost for Halloween! Fun photo opportunities are available everywhere in your themed office. Here are some […]
IDS Experts – Have Fun With Color in Your Kid-Friendly Office
October 3, 2016
When working with a client, Production Manager April is often asked for her opinion on paint color. Many of our clients make the mistake of playing it safe with color. Her advice… have fun with color! Although it may be tempting to pick a neutral paint color or fabric and use it everywhere, this may […]
Using TV as a Positive Distraction for Kids
September 2, 2016
Going to a dental office can seem a little scary for kids, even if you have a playful theme in place. So what else can pediatric dentists do to keep young minds from pondering scrapers and drills? There is the tried and true option of using a television. ‘Animate the wait’ using TV as a […]
6 Tips to Help You Take Great Photos of Your New Themed Office
August 1, 2016
You’ve just opened the doors of your newly themed office to the public, so now what? Show it off of course! It’s time to start spreading the word by utilizing social media and viral marketing with great photographs of your newly themed office. How do you do that? Well, the first thing you’re going to […]
Interview with Dr. Tonya Triplett – 3 Locations with IDS Themed Office Decor
July 1, 2016
Dr. Tonya Triplett knows the power of innovation in the dental industry. She and her partners were the owners of the very first IDS themed office, installed back in 2004. Her originality isn’t about to stop there. She has the first farm themed IDS office ever created, which was completed in the spring of 2016. We talked […]
The Biggest Concern We Hear from Our Dental Theming Clients: Price
June 3, 2016
We’ve worked with a broad range of dentists and doctors over the years, from little clinics to massive hospitals, and we’ve seen and heard it all. But the one question we always hear is… how much is it? If you are interested in theming, but are hesitant to contact us based on price, let us […]
