Holistic, unique spa design platforms for physicians and spa entrepreneurs to succeed.

International Design Concepts (IDC) is a world-class design and architectural firm serving the medical, spa, and wellness industries since 1984. At the forefront of medical spa development, we collaborate with doctors and wellness entrepreneurs to create your original flagship environment, a ‘functional work of art’ with a dynamic sense of flow. IDC’s highly efficient, smooth operating facilities maximize practitioners’ time and owner’s return on investment.

Medical and wellness facilities demand highly specialized knowledge to ensure mechanical and ergonomic requirements are met. Design errors are easy to correct in the planning phase, with the right team. With the wisdom, knowledge, and streetwise experience gained in 40 years, we can see what others don’t, sparing you these costly mistakes:

• Improper budgeting based on a lack of in-depth spa knowledge

• Building plans that lack functional requirements of sound, electrical, and lighting

• Design flaws such as bottlenecks and overly crowded rooms

• Undeveloped revenue opportunities

Our Values

• Human-centered design is the core of IDC's approach. We use form, shape, color, texture, light, and sound to create a harmonious effect that attracts patients, clients, colleagues, and staff to your facility. A welcoming, comforting environment puts people at ease and encourages clients to return by communicating your aesthetic and professional values, and caregiving spirit.

• Our strategic process creates a unique signature environment to give you a competitive edge, so you stand out in your location, demographics, and market.

• Organic design principles ensure that your facility is not only beautiful but also sustainable, highly efficient, and functional. Performance-based architecture embodies a sense of flow and ease and reinforces your professionalism.

• Positive relationships. With IDC, you work directly with the principals of the firm, so you can expect responsive, personal care and communication. We take the time to listen deeply to your objectives, budgets, and priorities. Our clients appreciate our experience, dedication, directness, tenacity, and attention to detail. We strive to exceed your expectations with every step of the design and development process.

International Design Concepts Team

The award-winning IDC design team has accumulated over 250 years of collective experience. Our associates include AIA architects, interior designers, CAD specialists, and graphics professionals. Many have worked with us since the beginning, alongside new talent. IDC is based on Bainbridge Island, Washington in the eco-friendly Northwest, where natural beauty influences our organic design principles.

Michael Effler, Founder, Creative and Managing Director. An industry leader involved in over 500 projects, Mr. Effler draws on an extensive background in design and development. After designing profit centers for major department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Harrods of London, he designed environments for the emerging spa market, including medical spas, retail centers, luxury hotels, and health and wellness. A founding member of the International Medical Spa Association, Mr. Effler offers a rare combination of design and business savvy. Michael shares his extensive knowledge by contributing articles to The Medical Spa, Spa Business, and Spa Management magazines; and presenting at symposiums and conferences in Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Florida, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Hawaii, and the Caribbean (ASAPS, VCS, SEA COURSES, IECSC, ISPA, ESI).

Erin Leader, Director of Operations. Erin Leader joined the IDC team in 1986 with a background in real estate sales and sales management at an architectural, engineering and graphic design firm. Erin is responsible for communications, contracts, and billing, assists with selecting fixtures, finishes, furnishings and equipment, and purchases and oversees project coordination. Erin partners with Michael on the speaker platform at symposiums and enjoys travel and interaction with her colleagues. A Northwest native, Erin is passionate about nature, the environment, health, and all things in or around the water.

We’re excited to collaborate on your unique creative opportunity, to help you transform your passion into a platform for wellbeing and profit. Whether your vision is a one-room addition, remodel, or a grounds-up multi-acre site, we invite you to contact us today.

International Design Concepts
email: info@idc-design.com

Toll free: 1-800-IDC-1034
Seattle: (206) 842-1510

PO Box 11143
Bainbridge Island, WA, USA 98110