Flash Lab 1

Here is a map I created in Flash. It was quite difficult and time comsuming to color all the states (especially Alaska!), adjust line size, and add all the extra elements. I usually work in ArcMap, Illustrator, and Photoshop so this is a whole new ball park for me. It was fun and I look forward to animating my maps.

Political Maps-Afgahan in Crisis

My first assignment for my Map Design class is to find a political map and display it here. The assignment was not specific in what type of map, what map elements it must include, or even who produced the map...so my mind turned to my all-time favorite mapping company, National Geographic. They not only produce high-quality aesthetically pleasing static maps but they have become very skilled at utilizing the web with interactive maps. I attached an image of the static map but click here to be directed to the interactive map.


The interactive map of Afghanitstan displays dramatic satellite imagery; locations of ethnic minorities; locations of drought, vegetation and earthquakes; and locations of refugees from war and famine. The message from this map clearly relates to its audience that Afghanistan truly is in a state of crisis.

Check out my Links List

I have to give credit to myself so please check out my website WorkmanProjects.com I haven't posted anything in a while but I am using it as my portfolio when I apply for GIS jobs. I initially made this in February 2007 when I applied for my current GIS job at the Dept. of Housing & Community Development for Fairfax County. ..so I haven't changed my out-of-date welcome page. But please check out my MAPS link. These maps were made while I was an undergrad at BYU.

Since I work for Fairfax County, I use county data everyday. For those who would like to use county data but do not have direct access, you can use demographic, crime, and parks data on My Neighborhood. "MyNeighborhood is an Internet mapping and information reporting application. It lets you know what features and county facilities are available in and around your neighborhood. "

While at work a co-worker told me about DataPlace. I would recommend this to any non-GIS user who is eager to do some geographic data analysis but lack the software or GIS skills.
"DataPlace aims to be your one-stop source for housing and demographic data about your community, your region, and the nation. The site not only assembles a variety of data sets from multiple sources, but it also provides tools and guides to assist you in analyzing, interpreting, and applying the data so you can make more informed decisions. "

Welcome to Workman Projects

Welcome. My name is Krystal Workman, founder and CEO of Workman Projects. My site is dedicated to fulfilling mankind's hunger for graphically pleasing, sanely inspiring maps. Over the next few months, I will be devoting sleepless nights to investigating possible solutions to satisfy your mapping needs. In short, this blogspot will not only solve world hunger and house the homeless, but it will bring tears to your eyes as you witness miraculous changes in me as I become more graphically aware of the fact I am not the only "mapping guru" out there.