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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.
Tips to Create a Presentation Area in Your Children’s Library
March 25, 2023 
A library’s presentation area is a great space to engage with your community and draw attention to your library. Having exciting decor in a library’s presentation area can be a great way to appeal to kids and families. Kids will be excited to attend events and visit the library knowing that it has a space […]
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6 Dental Office Images that Show How Intentional Design Impacts Patient Experience
January 21, 2021
Clinical and procedural innovations aren’t the only changes impacting the dental patient experience. Browsing dental office images shows us that design and ergonomic innovation is also enhancing how patients respond to dentistry. Design standards can begin to blend into the “woodwork” – so to speak. What was once an innovative or stylish tweak to an […]
What is the Future of Pediatric Medical Office Design?
January 14, 2021
Design inspiration is about more than creativity. That’s especially true for the future of pediatric medical office design. Young patients and their families require design considerations that create: Confidence in the care environment. Playfulness that engages their emotions. Hope for positive outcomes. Those elements function best when they work together in a flexible, high-performance environment. […]
How to Create a Unique Dental Experience in 2021 (and Beyond)
December 17, 2020
Uniqueness gets attention. When that uniqueness is intentionally designed to suit your goals, it produces the right kind of attention. That’s why it’s important to consider how to use design to create a one-of-a-kind dental experience for your patients and families. Your dental practice faces competition so distinguishing yourself from other dental professionals is important. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Engage, Entertain, and Educate – The Three E’s of Creating Office Decor for Kids
August 15, 2018
IDS has gained notoriety as being the go-to company for creating office spaces designed with children in mind. When we design for kids we of course engineer the toughest product available, but we also look at the psychological side of how our creations will help children prepare for an appointment. For this we follow the […]
Download Our White Paper: Alleviating Patient Anxiety Through Office Theming
January 15, 2018
WHITE PAPER ABSTRACT This paper focuses on techniques for alleviating dental anxiety, fear, and phobias through positive interior support design and environmental distractions. Reports of dental anxiety in up to 74% of children and adolescents imply that anxiety is a major concern in dental offices. Pediatric dental theming vastly improved patient experience by relieving anxiety, […]
IDS Experts – Wall Murals, The Finishing Touch for Your 3D Theming
July 3, 2017
IDS Wall Murals are the most impactful element in our themed offices, creating the landscapes in which our 3D characters exist. Let’s take a little peek behind the work that goes into creating this cool product with the head of our mural department, Chris! All of our wall murals are hand illustrated by our in-house […]
IDS Experts – Use Dental Education Stations to Engage Patients While They Wait
May 1, 2017
As an expert at designing displays for museums and engaging children in educational activities, production manager April knows how to attract people to focal points, create a safe and interactive environment, and make education a fun activity. Educating the public is a skill. Whether it’s for museum visitors or dental and medical patients, the same […]
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 […]
