The document summarizes the steps taken to design the contents page of a magazine. Key details include:
- The designer added a masthead and used consistent fonts and colors to link the contents page to the front cover.
- Stories, articles, and other content were listed with pictures, pull quotes, and brief descriptions. Page numbers were styled consistently in white text on a black background.
- Additional sections like a subscription offer and competition were added, using colors and styles that matched other design elements.
- In conclusion, the designer was happy with the overall layout and felt the bold designs and clear page numbers would catch the reader's eye.
2. The first thing I did was the title/skyline type thing. I added my masthead
from the front cover to link the front cover and contents page together so
the look like they are from the same magazine. I also showed this by making
the contents text white on a black background (like I did on the front cover).
I have also used the same font.
3. I then added the issue number, the date, and the text ‘Inside This Week’. I
have used the same font, and made the issue number and date white as it is
on a black background. The text ‘Inside This Week’ I have made bold and
black to show contrast between this and the text ‘Contents’.
4. I Then added one story for my contents. I decided to have a large picture in
the middle as I wanted it to stand out, also I loved the colours (Green
grass, Red bricks). I made the main title for this story bold and larger than the
information below it. I have also added a line down the page where I would
like my other stories to go. The page number ‘10’ I have done like the
Header (Contents) at the top of the page (White text, black background).
5. For the next article/story for the contents, I used a pull quote. I have laid it
out the same as the other story on the contents. I used the pull quote from
my double page spread, so it would link it together. The quote is bold so it
stands out. There is a brief description about the article/story below the
quote. I have done the contents number ‘16’ just like the other one (White
text with a black background); links to the text ‘Contents’.
6. Then I added the next story/contents. I have tried to make it symmetrical to
the one on the opposite side of the page. I’ve made the page number
white with a black background (like the rest) to help it stand out and match
the header ‘Contents’. I have also used a pull quote for this story/article/
content to make it seem personal to the audience. I have also added a
brief description about the story/article below.
7. I then added another medium sized story/content. I made the page number
‘14’ white on a black background, this links to the front cover and the text
‘Contents’. If you noticed I have made all the people in the pictures face
into the middle of the page to keep your eye on the page. This picture I
have used I have made fun, as it related to the story (fun facts about him).
8. I then added another large picture and some more lines to divide everything
up. The page number is white with a black background like the others. I
have not used a pull quote this time as I wanted to make it look similar to the
other large picture. The description on this story/content is a bit larger than
the others as I wanted to fit a tad more in.
9. I added this small contents ‘PLUS’ section to make it seem different. I have
placed a page number above each section of the content, e.g. I added
’27’ above ‘UK TOP 40’. The page numbers are bold so that they stand out to
the reader/audience.
10. This is my own little subscribe section. I got this idea when I was doing my
research. I made the background red as it matches my masthead (MFT). I
have also added a small picture of the front cover as it is a magazine
subscription. I have made the text ‘Subscribe’ white with a black outline to
help it stand out, and also to match the page numbers. I have also made
the text bold so it stands out.
11. This is the competition I advertised on the front cover. I have made the
background yellow as it goes well with all the other colours on the page. I
have added a small picture of the prize (iPhone 4) which I took myself (like
all of the other images). ‘WIN’ is in a white text with a black outline to link
with all the other things like the page numbers. I have even added a little
Apple logo as it is the brand of the prize to be won.
12. This is the completed contents page, overall I am quite happy with it. I
personally like the layout of it. The colours of the two little advert type things
really stand out and catch the eye. All the page numbers are clear and are
all the same size (except those in the ‘plus’ section). My favourite part is the
top ‘NME CONTENTS’; very bold and eye-catching.
