Knoxville Marketing Firm Unveils Innovative New Workspace

Knoxville, Tenn. - March 24, 2010 - Knoxville-based digital marketing services firm, Pyxl opened the doors to its new office at the Northshore Town Center. Located at 2099 Thunderhead Road, the innovative open floor plan design was created within a conventional leased office space and features unique, eco-friendly elements and decor purchased from Knoxville-area vendors.

Innovative Layout & Design

The space, which was designed to encourage creativity and teamwork among Pyxl's mobile workforce, features an open floor plan, numerous laptop stations and collaboration areas. The setup "provides a change of scenery and helps employees to be more productive," says President Josh Phillips.

"We wanted to create a fresh space that didn't divide people up by skill set, but rather let everyone work together and collaborate on projects," said Phillips. "We specialize in focused, integrated marketing campaigns, so it's important to let everyone participate throughout the process."

As an organization that has been virtually paperless for over a year, the Pyxl team utilizes online collaboration tools, as well as the office's large whiteboard areas and two large flat screen TVs for brainstorming.

"We've actually found that by eliminating much of the paper in our office, we are a more efficient and lean organization," said Phillips. "Information is even easier to sort and locate, and it allows everyone to focus more on their jobs and less on creating paper trails."

Environmentally Conscious Space

Pyxl partnered with Paige Stephens and her local interior design company, Buy the Room, to create a responsible workspace to mirror its environmentally conscious and paperless business practices.

With an overall eco-friendly vibe, much of the decor in Pyxl's office is made from reclaimed and sustainable hardwoods, soy-based fabrics, scrap metal and other organic materials. From the ray-reducing solar shades on the windows, to the waiting area rug made of recycled tires, to the energy-efficient appliances in the kitchen, Pyxl's main goal was to find and use items that would help lessen the company's carbon footprint.

"It's important for businesses to be aware of how we're affecting the environment and how we can work to reduce that impact," said Phillips. "For us, sustainability and corporate social responsibility are core to our business plan."

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