1. This suggest pink has two different
personalities . ‘the dark side’ is
reinforced by the dark colour
writing as well as the black
background. Black has
connotations on unknown and
mystery this could be suggesting
that ‘the dark side’ is mystery that
we (the readers) are solving
This is a quote from the
interview that will be
included inside the
magazine, this gives the
reader an idea of what will
be included and what to
expect
Having comedy inside the magazine is to appeal to
wider audience not only music fan. This gives the
audience a variety of topics to choose from and have
interest in . The comedians featuring inside all link to
the style of this issue
The artist head covering the masthead
suggest that the readers will
automatically know what it is through
brand identity. As well as it suggest it
is less important than the main story
however the colour red stands out the
most thing suggests it is still important
Direct eye contact represents the artist to be fierce,
Strong and unafraid. This could be also representing
her personality
Her opening her coat is seductive and sexual
As well as strong and powerful. This could be
The other side to pinks personality
The makeup suggests she cares about her appearance this
represents her more feminine side

2. Her hair is covering the side
of her face this could be
suggesting that she is
mysterious, also that she
wants to be secretive by not
telling or showing everything
about her to everyone.
The artist head is covering most of the masthead this suggests that the
audience are aware of this magazine (brand identity), it also suggest that it is
not the most important text in the front cover. However the coulourbeing red
is the most dominant and bold colour in comparison to the others.
The direct eye contact suggests she is a
strong, determined and bold person
Her mouth being slightly open
makes her seem more seductive
and sexual, this is further
reinforced by her bare skin mostly
being out
The different stories appeal to
wider audience not only those
who are interested in Rihanna
The artist is wearing make-up this suggests
she cares about her appearance so that she
looks attractive appealing to wider audience
The barcode, price and date is
important as it makes the
magazine more original and new
The artist name typography is feminine however
it is bold this could be suggesting the other side
to her personality such as being strong
Thisis lyric for her song, it suggests what will be
included inside her section in the magazine

3. ‘Q’ is the masthead of this magazine as it
is the name this creates brand identity.
The colour scheme red and white is used
through out the rest of the text suggesting
its importance. The colour red and white
are strong against dark background this
could be representing the artist also as it
could be suggesting she has two different
personalities one being loving and caring
the other one being fears and determined.
The issue date and price is important
as it shows it is up to date the price
being at the front shows its value of
the magazine reinforcing value of
text also.
There is limited text and sell lines
because the key image is the main
story and selling point.
The wet hair reinforces her determination and
persistence, the rain suggest why her hair is
wet and dark eye make up smudged, even
though the make up represents her to care
about her image. The fact that it is smudged
and her hair is not dry and perfect shows a
different side to her personality.
The strapline represents the magazine to be the best and above its competitors, music
magazine readers will be more likely to purchase Q as it suggests it is the most required
music magazine, therefore readers will be interested to find out why.
The date shows that it was up to date
therefore making the reviews relevant
Other artist are mentioned this is to appeal to a
larger audience so that they all have something to be
interested in, if not in the main story have options.
The dark eye make up connote being
determined this is further represented by
the direct eye contact this also suggest
she is unafraid.
The puff gives more information on content of
magazine, its in a circle as it stands out from all the re
of the information, it emphasis its importance also.
The spike on her lip suggest she is fierce, the colour
Red on her lips reinforces this it also connotes danger
and love. Love is Shown through her mouth being
slightly open this is sexual facial expression.
Rock has connotations of dark
colours, heavy metal tastes and being
care free. The main image represents
all of this.
Her hand being in a fist further suggests she is unafraid and ready to
fight what ever comes her way.