Matt Groening Artwork for Apple

Matt Groening's early work for Apple, bands to watch at SXSW, chasing the Higgs Boson and more in our look at the web this week

In 1989, prior to the debut of the Simpsons, Apple hired Matt Groening to illustrate a series of fliers and brochures aimed at college students. While rumors of the deal have circulated for some time this is one of the first times we’ve seen the result in its entirety. The humorous brochure “Who Needs a Computer Anyway” relied heavily on illustrations based on Groening’s then-popular …

Predpol

Matt Groening's early work for Apple, bands to watch at SXSW, chasing the Higgs Boson and more in our look at the web this week

Utilizing an algorithm to predict crime like the weather, Predpol offers police departments a new weapon in their arsenal. By assessing 500-square-foot regions the program takes into account recent crimes from burglaries to hijacking to help focus officers on where they might have to take their next bite. The recently developed Predpol has had success in its trial runs in California, so west coast bandits …

EDUN SS13 Selects

A creative Brooklyn-based couple models the culturally mindful fashion brand's latest collection

Advertorial Content: Founded by activist power couple Ali Hewson and Bono in 2005, EDUN is a globally distributed fashion brand focused on bringing about positive changes through fair trade in Africa. As supporters of culturally aware initiatives, we encourage EDUN’s approach to design-minded fashion and cultural connectivity. While the mercury continues to steadily linger below the preferred mark on the thermometer here in NYC, a …