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[Portfolio] Springline Advisory

January 16, 2025
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Courtney Turrin
We partnered with Springline Advisory to replace their splash page with a dynamic website featuring bold design elements, custom animations, and a tailored content hub, all crafted to reflect their people-first culture and ambitious vision for the future.…

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[Portfolio] Central Virginia Transportation Authority

January 16, 2025
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Courtney Turrin
The Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) required a dedicated digital platform to enhance public access to transportation project updates, meeting information, and essential resources. Leveraging stakeholder research conducted by KLT Group, we designed and built a user-friendly website that meets the diverse needs of CVTA’s audience while streamlining internal processes.…

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Building Better Experiences Through UX Leadership and Workplace Innovation

September 27, 2024
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Courtney Turrin
Leading in UX and Workplace Innovation As the Chief Work Officer at Xponent21 and co-lead of Ladies that UX Richmond, my leadership roles are deeply connected by a shared focus: creating environments where people can reach their greatest potential. At Xponent21, I focus on building a work culture that fosters productivity, innovation, and collaboration. Similarly, at Ladies that UX Richmond,…

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Managing AI Limitations: The Essential Balance of Automation and Human Oversight

August 30, 2024
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Courtney Turrin
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries and reshaped how we interact with technology. While AI’s capabilities in content generation, data-driven insights, and automation are impressive, embracing these innovations requires recognizing the limitations that still demand human oversight. Without this critical balance, we risk undermining the very tools meant to enhance our lives. The Potential and Pitfalls…

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How to Turn Your Sustainability Initiatives into a Powerful Marketing Strategy

August 19, 2024
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Courtney Turrin
Why Sustainability Matters in Modern Marketing In today’s marketplace, sustainability is more than just a buzzword — it’s a business imperative. Consumers increasingly expect companies to take responsibility for their environmental impact, and many are now basing purchasing decisions on a brand’s sustainability practices. This shift presents a unique opportunity for businesses. By turning sustainability initiatives into a core part…

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Prioritizing Career Satisfaction: Work Experience Design & Doing Work You Love

August 17, 2022
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Courtney Turrin
As Chief Work Officer at Xponent21, I’m tasked with ensuring that our team has the tools, training, and systems in place to allow them to focus on and perform their best work. By creating a work environment that prioritizes the employee experience and fosters optimal performance, we believe that everyone wins – our clients, their customers, our employees, our company, and ultimately, our community.  That sounds idyllic, but how does it work in practice?…

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Generating Authentic Engagement

February 10, 2022
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Courtney Turrin
For businesses and organizations hoping to drive growth in 2022, the need for authentic engagement with all stakeholders, from clients and prospects to employees and partners, is critical – but tougher to achieve than ever before.…

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Building a Team Culture in a Remote Workplace

February 9, 2022
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Courtney Turrin
What Is Team Culture? My background is in science, specifically biology. So when I think about culture, one definition that instantly comes to mind is “the cultivation of cells in an artificial medium containing nutrients”. In the context of society, culture refers to the customary beliefs, social norms, and traits of a racial, religious, or social group. It encompasses many…

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A Framework for Workplace Experience: Reporting on Our First Quarter WX Efforts

December 20, 2021
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Courtney Turrin
Key Takeaways: Approaching the Workplace Experience Like an Experience Designer At Xponent21, there is a question that is baked into every experience that we design: What happens next?  You might think of experience design as analogous to building a physical structure. The design needs to be architecturally sound and complete, with pathways to get someone safely from point A to…

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How to Reduce Spam on Your Website Forms

November 20, 2021
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Courtney Turrin
Spam submissions have become more frequent in recent years, largely due to advancements in AI and automation. These unwanted messages can clutter your inbox, waste valuable time, and even pose security risks to your business. While no solution is foolproof, there are effective strategies to minimize spam and keep your website forms clean. Our Recommended 3-Part Anti-Spam Strategy for WordPress…

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