Portfolio of past projects, including course work, freelance, and competition entries

1. Whitney A.C. McMakin, Associate IIDA
1078 Betaw Road 843.327.2777
Saint Stephen SC 29479 WacMcMakin@aol.com
http://wacmcmakin.webs.com
Table of Contents
Office Spaces
Lemmond’s Design & Insite Business Solutions
Oceananica- Corporate Headquarters
Retail
Green Surf
GO by Target
Cardboard Robot
Restaurants
The Grind
Mimsy
Educational & Healthcare
Central Community Care
Miscellaneous
Designer Workstation

2. Lemmond’s Design & Insite Business Solutions
Graphic Designer/ Web Developer Office
Fort Mill, SC
Square footage: 1,951
To assist Lemmond’s Design & Insite Business Solutions with an expansion into an adjacent
space for growth. The design for the Lemmond’s Design and Insite Business Solutions
expansion and interior up fit was a collaborative project between myself and another senior
classmate. We worked in conjunction with the clients, lighting vendors, contractors, and
current workers to create a space that evokes productive and reflects both of the individual
business in a combined space. The colors used we inspired by vintage graphic posters and
the logo colors for each business. The overall design reflects a modern space with creative
organization.

3. Oceananica Corporate Headquarters
Satellite Office
Soma District, San Francisco, CA
The Reserved Brands Inc. is constructed on core values of environmental and employee appreciation. For the
satellite office of Oceananica Products, Reserved Brands wanted to incorporate their core values as well as
the product line's purpose and design into the development of the space. Oceananica is an environmentally
friendly product that evokes relaxation and ultimate hydration using natural ingredients. The design of the
satellite office reflects elements of natural and luxury spa essentials. The layout is conceptually designed from
the elements of a traditional Zen garden. The office space incorporates LEED accredited concepts to
enhance the workspace for the employees. The overall design of the space is relaxing, luxurious, and
tranquil, inspiring both employees and visitors to take a break and embrace the spa quality of Oceananica.

4. Green Surf
Eco Friendly Surf Shop
Saint Augustine, FL
Green Surf is an Eco friendly surf supplier and surfboard rental shop in Saint Augustine, FL.. The space embraces the
surfer appeal of the area, reflecting a relaxing, barefoot atmosphere. Materials used throughout are reclaimed,
recycled, and refurnished. Old surfboards are recycled into interesting displays, shelf ends, and ceiling treatments. The
use of recycled glass and plastics are reflected in the custom acrylic “wave”, window display case, and cash wrap. The
open atmosphere is further emphasized by the use of a roller door at the rear of the store, allowing multiple
entrances and easy access to on the shore surf board rentals.

5. GO by Target
Women’s Clothing Boutique
Charlotte, NC
The GO International label will bring top apparel trends to Target in between each limited-edition GO
International designer collection. The design of the store embraces the variety of each designer by
presenting the clothing line as the focal point in the space. The simplicity of the design allows the user to
become part of the showcased line by participating in the fashion runway experience. The overall design
is inspired by the simple, yet stylish interiors of a fashion show from behind the scenes. Sleek surfaces,
vertical draperies, and dramatic lighting embrace the behind the scenes action and further amplifies the
design

6. Cardboard Robot
Eccentric Card and Gift shop
Charlotte, NC
The Cardboard Robot is an eccentric card and gift shop located in Charlotte, NC. The client
wanted a design that reflected the creativity of the merchandise and the quirky name of the
shop. The overall design was inspired watch mechanisms, reflecting in the display cases,
materials, finishes, and layout. There are many direct reflections of gears throughout the
space, as well as indirect relations in custom displays. The walls are finished with a lower
panel of corrugated metal and an upper panel of cork, to use as a tackable surface. Ionized
metal, and the hues reflected, as well as dimpled metal and illuminated acrylic were used to
further emulate an industrial, while allowing the merchandise to be the main feature of the
space.

7. The Grind
New York Pizzeria and Deli
Charlotte, NC
The Grind is a New York style kosher deli established in Charlotte. The client wanted this sandwich shop to
stand out from the typical lunch time eateries in the area. The menu will consist of fresh pizza, subs, and
sandwiches. They want a true New York feel with exposed pipes and concrete. The design of the space is inspired
by the NYC subways with exposed arch ways, brick, and various shades of stained concrete.

8. Mimsy
Tapas and Martini Bar
Charlotte, NC
Mimsy is an inspirational, whimsical Tapas Restaurant. The targeted patrons are young professionals,
who are in search of a restaurant that can accommodate client meetings and brief presentations while still
providing a non-business, flexible setting. The atmosphere is light and capricious, instilling discovery,
flexibility, and playfulness. Overall design uses light, airy colors, natural plant life, and intricate lighting
that infuses the atmosphere. Spontaneous sparkle and hidden discoveries offer consistently changing and
memorable experiences. The space also proffers technological advanced features that are skillfully
incorporated into a more relaxed atmosphere. Each table offers the patrons the opportunity to use
advanced technology to order food, as well as present to their clients. The technological advancements are
foundations to the space, remaining known but not obvious, creating a unique balance between business
and socialization.

9. Central Community Care
Healthy Lifestyle and Medical Facility
Saint Stephen, SC
The proposed Medical Center located in Saint Stephen, SC concentrates on many of the lifestyle needs that prevail in
the area. The medical and healthy lifestyle facility will appeal to medical needs and incorporate the existing
recreational department; promoting community participation of all ages. The facility will extend the healthy lifestyle
opportunities into educational opportunities. The incorporation of medical and recreational with the opportunities for
education affords assistance to the whole community. Being centrally located, and in the town limits, the Medical
Center benefits from city security, transportation, and convenience while offering its users the same benefits. The
design of the facility is based around the ecosystem of catfish, which the town proudly recognizes annually at the
Catfish Festival, which is hosted on the proposed property’s location.

10. Designer’s Workstation
Competition Project
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