MEDICAL SPAS REVIEW CANADA, Spring 2013: "Transforming Wellness: From a Renovation Nightmare to a Center for Transformation & Training." Making decisions based solely on speed is not always wise ~ or profitable. Sasha Parker, President and Founder of Esthetic Skin Institute Inc., learned the hard way about choosing a design-development professional. Discover these common, dangerous pitfalls that can mean the difference between success and a less optimal outcome. View PDF of complete article (PDF, 1mb).

SPA CANADA, March-April, 2013: "Creating Bliss: Scuplting a Unique Yoga Spa in Edmonton" With a passion for yoga, health and wellness and a love of great spas, Traci and Michael Bateman of The Bateman Group in Edmonton, Alberta conceived a vision. They would create a very special place to enjoy both yoga and spa treatments, or a combination of wellness experiences. View PDF of complete article (PDF, 1mb).

SPA CANADA, November-December, 2012: "Triple Crown Winner: Z Salon and Spa: the Kentucky Powerhouse" How does an individual entrepreneur maintain a growing market position for over 10 years? It’s a winning combination of savvy management and a totally unique staging platform. IDC designed the Z Salon and Spa in Louisville, KY, the Secretariat of the image and spa industry. View PDF of complete article (PDF, 840k).

SPA CANADA, May-June, 2012: "Urban Escape: Converting an old fire station
into a boutique hotel destination spa" How Clara Spa became An old world oasis in the heart of downtown, maximizing space to add services (and revenue). View PDF of complete article (PDF, 3.8 mb).

SPA CANADA, March-April, 2012: "REnovate & REjuvenate; 5 Steps to Rebuild Your "Wow"" There's an energy that every spa wants. Relaxed yet vigorous, warm, inviting and fresh, infused with a buzz of anticipation. Everyone from investors to guests knows it when they feel it. What happens if that larger-than-life sensation disappears? Here's how to get it back. View PDF of complete article (PDF 2.2mb).

SPA CANADA, March-April, 2011: "Felice Spa takes Aveda Uptown" IDC's green-built LEED Gold-certified new interior maximized the income-generating potential by layering services and creating an ergonomic, service-friendly layout. Design goal: to create a spa experience throughout the facility which includes full-service hair, make-up, manicure, pedicure, visual merchandising and spa treatment areas. View PDF of complete article.

SPA CANADA, Jan-Feb, 2011: "Chrysalis Emerging: Blending Services to Create a Unique Advantage" How IDC's value engineering skill expanded an existing space to provide more profit centers. View PDF of complete article.

SPA MANAGEMENT, July, 2010: "25 years of Design Excellence: Creating a Memorable Sense of Place" A profile of IDC's 25 years of Designing Experiences, Our Mission is Your Vision, Expert Services. Download PDF of complete article.

SPA CANADA MAGAZINE, June, 2010: "International Design Concepts: Designing Experiences" by Michael Effler. A profile of IDC's 25 years of Spa Design Excellence, Expert Services and Spa Design Reviews and Raves.

MEDICAL SPA REPORT, September, 2006: "One-Stop Shopping: This versatile spa in Tacoma offers clients everything they need to look and feel their best all under one roof. " Profile of Avanti Spa designed by IDC.