What is Montage Interactive?

Solutions by Design

In today’s competitive veterinary market, delivering exceptional patient care goes beyond quality medicine it’s about creating meaningful client engagement, education, and communication at every touchpoint. That’s where Montage Interactive by Solutions by Design comes in, a purpose-built interactive display system designed to enhance veterinary practices in ways that paper brochures and static screens never could. Based in Fresno, California, Solutions by Design has applied its digital expertise to reshape how clinics connect with clients using intuitive, interactive technology.

At its core, Montage Interactive is an interactive touch display system tailored specifically for veterinary reception areas and exam rooms. It functions like a digital hub for entertainment, education, clinical presentation, and client communication…all through a visually appealing and easy-to-navigate interface.

This plug-and-play system brings powerful technology into everyday clinical workflows without complexity. Available in various hardware configurations from wall-mounted touchscreens to Jumbo Smartphone style stands and even portable tablets, Montage is versatile enough to fit any practice layout and design.

Waiting rooms offer a unique opportunity to engage clients and Montage makes the most of it. Instead of anxious clients staring at the clock, practices can install interactive displays that entertain and educate. Built-in modules include fun and informative widgets such as WazUp Trivia, breed selectors, age calculators, calorie counters, and even a photo booth that allows clients to snap pictures, complete with practice branding, that can be emailed or texted directly to them. These features not only provide entertainment but also foster a positive emotional connection with your practice.

Education is at the heart of good veterinary care, and Montage makes that process visual, interactive, and memorable. The system includes hundreds of digital brochures and educational videos covering topics from nutrition and preventive care to disease explanations and treatment protocols. Clients can explore these resources on their own or have a team member present them directly…all without cluttering your lobby with paper.

Perhaps the most impactful feature for veterinarians is Montage’s clinical case presentation tools. Using an integrated whiteboard interface, veterinarians can import radiographs (x-rays) and other clinical visuals, annotate them with touch-based drawing tools, and share results instantly with clients via email or text. This creates a more transparent conversation during exams and strengthens client understanding and trust.

Montage also supports practice operations by introducing features like check-in modules. These tools let clients check in digitally, assign rooms and doctors, and display real-time status updates. Furthermore, the system’s analytics can provide insights into wait times and client flow.

Montage Interactive represents more than a sophisticated display, it’s a strategic investment in client engagement, education, and satisfaction. By combining entertainment, learning, and clinical communication in an elegant platform, Montage helps veterinary practices stand out and build stronger relationships with pet owners. In an industry where trust and understanding are paramount, Montage gives practices the tools to communicate more clearly, educate more effectively, and delight clients at every visit.

 

 

Transform Veterinary Care with Montage Interactive

Solutions by Design

In the fast-evolving world of veterinary medicine, staying ahead means more than just keeping up with the latest clinical techniques...it also means leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance patient care. One tool making a significant impact in this area is Montage Interactive, a comprehensive, user-friendly platform designed specifically for veterinary practices. By offering a suite of features that improve communication, efficiency, and client engagement, Montage Interactive is transforming how veterinary professionals manage their practices.

Pet owners expect the same level of convenience from their veterinary practice as they do from any other service provider. Montage Interactive helps clinics meet these expectations by offering pet owners the best client education experience possible. With over 120 professional brochures, dozens of educational videos, tons of information on pet care, procedures, and nutrition…Montage Interactive offers a level of transparency and accessibility that strengthens the client-practice relationship, as pet owners feel more involved in their pets’ healthcare.

The whiteboard feature within Montage Interactive includes an extensive library of Illustrations, photos, and radiographs. This feature allows the Veterinarian the ability to draw on any image as desired and then instantly email or text that image to the client…directly from the Montage Board.

Pet education aside…Montage Interactive also brings a level of fun and engagement. Veterinary practices looking for ways to keep your clients entertained and engaged in the reception area agree that Montage Interactive is the perfect solution. Integrated into the Montage experience is our trivia widget, a photo booth widget and play-to-win contests. Say goodbye to quiet and boring reception areas. With Montage Interactive, your clients won't have time to watch the clock wondering when they're going to be called back to the exam room.

What’s more…Montage Interactive offers robust reporting and analytics tools that allow practice managers to track key performance indicators to help identify trends, forecast future needs, and make informed decisions that can improve practice profitability and client satisfaction.

The Montage Interactive System is a turnkey, plug-and-play system. Included in your package is a touch monitor and mount, all necessary cabling, camera, keyboard, mouse, and remote control. We feature several wall-mount hardware solutions which can be installed horizontally or vertically. Placed in your reception area or exam rooms, our interactive digital bulletin board provides a flexible and powerful solution for creating, managing, and deploying all of your digital communications with targeted messaging that is flexible and easy to maintain.

With the right technology in place, veterinary practices can improve efficiency, elevate client satisfaction, and ultimately, enhance the health and well-being of the animals they serve. And with new content added regularly, your clients will love interacting with the Montage boards at each of their visits.

 

Grow Your Business

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As a business owner, you are likely familiar with the challenges of standing out in today’s competitive marketplace. Whether you’re launching a new product or looking to enhance your online presence, the importance of a strong marketing and design strategy cannot be overstated. One of the most effective ways to ensure your brand’s growth is by hiring an experienced marketing and design firm. The experts at Solutions by Design can bring fresh perspectives, industry knowledge, and creative solutions to help your business thrive. Hiring a professional marketing and design firm can be the game-changing decision your business needs.

When you hire Solutions by Design, you gain access to our team of specialists who are well-versed in various aspects of digital marketing, branding, and creative design. Instead of hiring in-house staff for each role (which can be costly and time-consuming), you can leverage our full team of experts under one roof.

The Solutions by Design team of professionals is experienced in:

• Branding Identity: Helping you develop a brand that resonates with your target audience.
• SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Ensuring your website ranks higher in search engine results.
• Content Marketing: Creating compelling content that engages your audience and drives traffic.
• Graphic and Website Design: Designing visually appealing and functional websites, logos, and marketing materials.

Our team brings industry-specific knowledge, which means we understand current trends and can offer creative strategies that will keep your brand relevant in the marketplace.

As a business owner, it's easy to become so immersed in day-to-day operations that you may lose the ability to see your brand from an outside perspective. A marketing and design firm can bring fresh eyes to your business, identifying areas for improvement and growth that may not have been obvious to you.

Our team thrives on new ideas and innovative approaches which means you’ll benefit from a wealth of creativity, which can be used to develop eye-catching ad campaigns, engaging social media content, or a more effective website design. These new ideas can reinvigorate your brand and help it stand out in a crowded market.

Hiring a marketing and design firm allows you to focus on what you do best…running your business. Instead of juggling the demands of marketing, web design, and brand management yourself, you can trust our dedicated team to handle these tasks efficiently and effectively. We work with structured timelines and goals, delivering results in a timely manner, allowing you to see progress faster.

The team at Solutions by Design also has established processes and the tools necessary to streamline your marketing efforts, whether it's through automation of campaigns or integrated design workflows. This allows your brand to reach its goals faster and more efficiently than trying to manage everything in-house.

We understand that many business owners hesitate to hire a marketing and design firm due to concerns about cost. However, hiring Solutions by Design can actually be a cost-effective solution. By outsourcing your marketing and design needs, you eliminate the costs associated with hiring, training, and maintaining an in-house marketing team. Plus, you get access to a wide range of skills that would be much more expensive to source individually.

Solutions by Design offers flexible packages based on your needs and budget…whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support. The investment in our professional services can lead to higher returns, greater customer engagement, and increased brand visibility.

Another advantage of working with a Solutions by Design is our focus on measurable outcomes. We use data-driven strategies to track the performance of campaigns and designs, helping you see the impact of your marketing efforts in real time. From website analytics and social media insights to customer engagement data, we will provide reports that allow you to assess the effectiveness of our work. This helps your business grow faster and more sustainably by adapting strategies based on what works.

Hiring a marketing and design firm is a smart investment for any business looking to grow and scale in today’s competitive market. With a team of experts on your side, you can develop stronger branding, more engaging content, and more effective marketing campaigns that drive traffic and increase sales. Whether you’re a small business or an established company, partnering with Solutions by Design can give you the competitive edge you need to achieve long-term success.

 

Montage Interactive Veterinary Videos

Solutions by Design

We have just added 3 new Veterinary Education Videos to the Montage Video Library!

Each of our Veterinary Education Videos are professionally produced and address topics on Pet Care, various procedures, nutrition, disease and other problems. You can use your Interactive Montage Display or Tablet to present, email, and text any of our videos directly to your client.

Currently, our Montage users can access 13 Education Videos…

•  ACL: Surgical Repair
•  Blood Parasite Screen
•  Choosing Pet Food
•  Cleaning Your Pet’s Ears
•  Control Bad Breath in Pets
•  Echocardiogram
•  Good vs. Bad Chew Toys
•  Heartworm Disease in Cats
•  Heartworm Disease in Dogs
•  Managing Arthritis
•  Reverse Sneeze
•  Rules for Food Trial
•  Why dental X-Rays are Important

And many more videos are in the works:

•  Applying Eye Meds
•  Anesthesia: Before, During & After
•  Animal Physical Rehabilitation
•  Caring For Your New Kitten
•  Caring for Your New Puppy
•  Dangers of Raw Food Diet
•  Feline Leukemia Virus & Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
•  Fleas
•  Giving Oral Medication
•  How to Brush your Pet's Teeth
•  How to Trim your Dog's Nails
•  Hyperthyroidism in Cats
•  Kidney Disease in Cats and Dogs
•  Luxating Patellas
•  Parvo Virus Infection
•  What's in your Pet's Food
•  What is Spay?
•  Xylitol Toxicity
•  Zoonotic Disease

Montage is all about creating the best client education experience possible and is designed for the Exam Room and the Reception Area of your practice. If you would like to learn more about Montage Interactive for your Veterinary Practice, contact Solutions by Design today.

Already a Montage user and want more information on how to access your Education Video Library…give us a call. One of our friendly team members will quickly and easily walk you through the process.

 

It's Time to Upgrade Your Website

Solutions By Design

With the amount of time being spent on the internet these days, business owners are realizing the importance of being online. Without a website, your business could be missing out on opportunities and potential customers.

A website is a dynamic communication channel with many options and features. At Solutions by Design, our goal is to create excellent websites that are unique and functional. Our custom websites are developed in-house and without the use of templates, therefore it is easy and efficient to complete all phases on time and within budget.  And that is precisely why The Central California Veterinary Medical Association came to us to develop their new website.

With their mission to support local Veterinarians’ pursuit of excellence by providing continuing education to facilitate a strong veterinary community, the Central California Veterinary Medical Association was in desperate need of a new website.

Communication with current and future members, keeping in touch with members regarding upcoming events as well as providing a portal for membership payments were all priorities in the design of this new website…and our team delivered.

Excellent design that engages the user is always our primary objective when designing a website. Our team of designers and programmers work together in creating a unique experience for each of our clients. Be sure to visit https://www.ccvma.net to see just how great this new website is. And then visit our website to learn more about our website development process.

 

Our New Website

Solutions By Design

Solutions By Design has launched a new website!  

 

Our own work is always put on the back burner as we are always so busy. We finally had to stop and put it in the schedule and get it done.  

 

Trying to figure out how to best present our service offering considering the wide variety of services that we offer in so many varied markets made this quite a challenge.  

 

We decided to tackle this in the form of services and not markets and then to focus on case studies for each.  We felt this would provide our visitors the best perspective of who we are and what we do. We hope you agree.  

 

Visit our new website at www.solutionsbydesign.com

www.solutionsbydesign.com

It all began with designers 35 years ago when Solutions by Design provided design services to agricultural clients to help market their packaged products such as apples, cherries and oranges. Located in the largest agricultural county in the country, this was our beginning.

We produced some of the most beautiful commodity and consumer programs in the industry. Branding, collateral programs and packaging, soon expanded into the digital world and here we are today.

Take a look at the foundational skills that allow us to create amazing digital communication experiences.

 

Digital Whiteboard for your Veterinary Exam Room

Solutions By Design

Present clinical case information, x-rays, medical illustrations...draw and diagram on each and then email or text them home all at a touch! 

 

The digital whiteboard in Montage is multi-functional.  Here you can:

• Select from our library of medical illustrations for presentation 
• Import your own photos and illustrations or drawings to create your own personal library for presentation 
• Activate the “Radiography Import” feature to select Patient X Rays from your server for presentation 
• Draw on any of the above with our drawing utility Email or text any of the above instantly with “markings” to your clients

There is no better way to communicate with your clients than with visual communications. A picture is worth a thousand words and Montage takes it one step further by bringing the picture home. Everything that your clients learn in the exam room is instantly transferred home with a touch.   

Combine our Montage illustrations and patient records with our brochures and procedural videos and you have the most comprehensive explanation and case presentation possible.

Take a look at all the widgets available in Montage. Let your imagination run wild and think how any of these widgets may apply to your Veterinary Practice.

• Client Education

• Clinical Case Presentation

• Educational Video Library

• Over 125 Digital Brochures

• Interactive Whiteboard

• X-ray Integration

• Photo Booth

• Entertainment

• Social Media Powerhouse

• Much More

We can develop a custom interface using any of the widgets available in Montage. Visit our website to learn more about our Montage custom interface development. 

 

Montage: New Digital Chocolate Toxins Widget Saves Lives

Solutions By Design

By combining client engagement, patient education, clinical case presentations, entertainment, and a social media powerhouse, Montage Interactive Displays have changed the way practices operate. Solutions by Design has been working on widgets that are impactful and allow practices and business to streamline their work.

Introducing our newest widget, the Digital Chocolate Toxins Widget for veterinary practices. This new widget replaces the cardboard wheel so clients can scale the effect of a variety of chocolate products on their pets. Available on Montage Interactive Displays, the Chocolate Toxins Widget gives pet owners the best information possible, fusing patient education and interaction.

We are continually adding new content to Montage for our Veterinary Clinics, If you would like to see more contact our office to schedule a demonstration at (800) 888-4084.

Montage: New Toxins Widget for Vets

Solutions By Design

By combining client engagement, patient education, clinical case presentations, entertainment, and a social media powerhouse, Montage Interactive Displays have changed the way veterinary practices operate. Solutions by Design has been working on widgets that are impactful and allow veterinary offices and doctors to streamline their work.

Introducing our newest widget, the Toxins Widget for veterinary practices. The latest addition to Montage, the Toxins widget is similar in style to the Dog and Cat Breeds widget, which will allow your clients to dig in and learn more about the toxicity of plants, household items, food items, etc. Each display page is also supported by text and email features, so any and all information can be sent home in a touch.

We are continually adding new content to Montage for our Veterinary Clinics, If you would like to see more contact our office to schedule a demonstration at (800) 888-4084.

Create a Veterinarian Social Media Calendar

Solutions By Design

Did you know this month is "National Love Your Pet Day"? How are you celebrating "National Walk Your Dog Day"? You may have seen all these wacky, fun holidays people are celebrating on social media. It is a perfect opportunity to encourage your followers to never miss a chance to hashtag a holiday again!

These holidays are a great opportunity to encourage your followers to engage and you are able to create opportunities for great content to share. From #EmojiDay to #NationalPuppyDay, keep your social media up-to-date with our free social media holiday calendar.

• Create A Fun Environment
• Show Support For National Events & Holidays
• Encourage Customers To Get Involved In Your Office
• Connect With Customers On Social Media
• Take Fun Staff Photos
• Create Social Media Content
• Grow Your Followers
• Increase Your Visibility
• Build Relationships

The challenge is to continue to create engaging content and engage with your followers. Download selfie signs and a social media calendar of fun holidays for free on the Solutions By Design website. This will help you stand above your competitors and help create new content for your social media platforms.

Photo Booth Fun with Montage

Everyone loves a fun photo!

The Montage Photo Booth Widget captures hundreds of patient images all upon the patient approval. You can place them anywhere in your office. The Montage board seamlessly integrates from the Montage board to a website. This can greatly enhance website optimization and grow your social media following. It creates user-generated content and an interactive experience for your patients. 

Patients can also send these photos to themselves and post on their social media platforms. These fun images were captured by the Montage Photo Booth at Waterhouse Animal Hospital.  For more information on Montage or our other products, call our office at (800) 888-4084.

Still smiling after two shots and finding out he has a double ear infection😄 #ourhappyboy #bento

A post shared by Red & Fred (@red_and_fred) on Feb 5, 2018 at 3:37pm PST

We love this! Don't forget to use the photo booth in our office and share your photos with us of you and your furry family member. 🐾

A post shared by Waterhouse Animal Hospital (@waterhouseanimalhospital) on May 9, 2018 at 1:24pm PDT

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Montage Interactive: Advertising and Promotion

There are endless opportunities for our Montage users. One of the latest features is advertising on the Montage boards. Scratch Pay a leading provider of financial services for veterinary hospital clients has entered an agreement to provide promotional sponsorship funds to our Montage clients. Scratch joins the likes of Trupanion, Royal Canin, Virbac, Elanco, Purina and others in promoting their products and services to pet owners and providing sponsorship funds to participating hospitals. Beta testing begins in just a few weeks!

Marketing Solutions For Top Veterinary Practices

After more than 30 years of specializing in the Orthodontic market, Solutions By Design is excited to enter into the veterinary field. In 2016 we partnered with some of the top local veterinarians to create a product that would be useful and beneficial to veterinarians in the exam room and the reception area. Not only was our goal to create a useful and necessary tool for doctors and staff, but our trusted veterinarian consultants wanted a product that would educate their clients and enhance their visit. As a result, our current versions of Montage Interactive were born. 

Montage Interactive comes in many different hardware configurations, and the software is made up of custom widgets that can be tailored to your practice needs. Through various widgets, Montage Interactive can be used in clinical case presentations (which can then be printed or emailed), as a patient education tool, to advertise products and promotions, for entertainment, and as a marketing and social media hub.

In addition to Montage Interactive, Solutions By Design can also help your practice with other veterinary marketing needs. We specialize in custom responsive website design, SEO, and social media. Technology is always evolving and it is important that your website reflects those changes as well. When choosing a veterinarian, pet owners will go through a process of gathering information such as asking for recommendations and stopping in for pre-appointment visits. If a pet owner is looking online for a veterinarian in your area and not finding your practice through an online search or not finding the information they are looking for, then your website is not serving its purpose. Since most potential leads are generated from online searches, you want to be sure that your practice is listed first in search results. This is where SEO and strategic social media marketing come into play. Social media and SEO are in a tactical relationship with each other. How so? They are both strategies that focus on creating an appealing identity that will increase visitors. Having a strong plan for each of these will benefit the other. 

As technology evolves, so should your website and marketing techniques. Researching SEO techniques and trying to keep up with the ever-changing trends of social media can be an overwhelming task that most hospital staff don’t have time for; however, no marketing need is too large or small for our highly trained and experienced staff. At Solutions By Design, we can help you help you reach your goals and increase your search engine optimization. Visit our website or give us a call for more information. 800-888-4084.

Implement User-Generated Content Into Your Content Strategy

With the ever-changing algorithms of the digital world, it’s important for your social media strategy to include content that meets the needs of your SEO as well as engages with your consumer. We understand not everyone has a generous budget to put towards boosting posts or pay for ads on Facebook, but with the organic reach declining it’s time to add fuel to the fire. One way to do this is by implementing UGC, user-generated content, into your content strategy.

What is User-Generated Content? UGC is short for user-generated content; this is any form of digital content created by consumers and shared publicly online.

Sharing your brand’s story through UGC will give your content strategy more authenticity and it will be more engaging for your followers. Here are just a few more reasons you need to start implementing UGC:

INCREASES YOUR MARKETING TEAM
Consumers are creating content and posting it online; use it and source it.

OFFERS ADDITIONAL CONTENT
Everyone struggles with creating social media content, so leverage UGC to add variety to your content strategy and change it up.

SAVES TIME & MONEY
With UGC, you won’t have to spend money on hiring photographers or using stock photos.

IT’S MORE TRUSTWORTHY
This content is coming from friends or strangers within the community, making it more authentic, real and believable.

IT’S MORE ENGAGING
UGC drives 6.9X higher news feed engagement on than brand-generated content.

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are popular social platforms that operate almost entirely on user-generated content. Be sure to start asking your consumers for UGC by putting a call to action on marketing materials, using hashtags, or promoting UGC with contests and giveaways. Once you do this, find the UGC by searching the hashtag or location and get permission from the user to share it. Repurpose this content on your website, social media, ads, blogs, etc.

UGC is one of the most cost-effective ways to promote your brand and increase engagement and loyalty with consumers. Reference these tips and you should be able to revive your social media content strategy and reach.

Do you need help with your social media marketing? Contact Solutions by Design and ask about our social media services. Visit our website or call 800-888-4084.

More On Montage

What is Montage Pro?

Solutions by Design has created a powerful interactive digital bulletin board that is flexible for any business. We’ve taken the sleek look of modern technology and paired it with our specialization in software and programming to create the ultimate digital communications solution. Equipped with a touch screen, custom widgets, photo booth, whiteboard, and more, our Montage board delivers relevant information and technology to your internal audience at your location.

What are widgets?

Our Montage software interface is comprised of Widgets; an application that enables a user to perform a function, similar to an app on a smartphone. Each widget is designed by Solutions by Design for specific vertical markets, our most popular being orthodontics, veterinary, and home building markets. Though we specialize in these fields, we do have several other business markets we work with and can customize widgets for any area of business. 

Take a look at some of the widgets available to our Montage users by visiting the Montage page of our website. Click here to view that page now.

Exam Room Features Of Montage

Our veterinary clients utilize the Montage wall mount hardware for their exam rooms. This interface is more streamlined for case presentation; fundamentally the same functionality as the reception area version, however, the look and layout is different. The exam room version includes our amazing interactive whiteboard, featuring clinical illustrations and a 3D animation library. With some management software applications, you can actually import patient radiographs, diagram and email each as desired.

OTHER FEATURES OF MONTAGE FOR THE EXAM ROOM

• Digital Brochure Dispenser: our treatment and informational sheets about pets can be printed and/or emailed. Each is branded with your business logo and contact information.

• 3D Animation Series: demonstrates how injuries occur and how treatment is provided.

• Educational Video Library: provides multimedia information on various topics ranging from ACL Surgery to Preparing for your New Puppy.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PROVIDED 

Interactive Touch Hardware is available as a wall mount, free-standing kiosk, and jumbo smartphone.  Questions about how Montage can benefit your office or regarding hardware? Call us at 800-888-4084 and let us recommend the optimum configuration and size for your needs. 

Support Those Who Serve | May Charity Of The Month

This month our Check-in 4 Charity members are supporting the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is an amazing non-profit Check-in 4 Charity has had the privilege to benefit before. The mission of Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is to serve the United States military personnel wounded or injured in service to our nation, and their families. 100% of donations to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund go directly to their programs and no portion of contributions is deducted for administrative costs.

Beginning in the year 200, the Intrepid Fallen Heroes fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. The Fund has provided nearly $200 million for families of military personnel lost in service, and for wounded military personnel too.

Explore their site here to understand more and find out how you can get more involved with this amazing charity. Interested in becoming a Check-in 4 Charity member? Visit our website or give us a call at 800-888-4084 and sign up today.