Magazine Analysis

2. Colour Scheme
The magazine uses similar
colours that all go well
together. The white
background keeps it simple
and focuses attention on the
colour. Reds, blacks and
golds are used.
Photo
A clear simple large
photo is used down the
centre of the page. It
catches the readers eyes
and focuses them on the
model. The model is
wearing a provocative
dress which shows off her
cleavage.
Layout
The layout if the page
consists of the big bold
heading at the top and then
lots of subheadings
scattered around the page.
These are separated by gold
lines so nothing merges into
one another.
Font
Different Fonts are used
for subheadings, this
makes it clear to the
reader and easy for
them to read and follow.
It adds a creative look
and is more pleasing to
the eye. More important
textual pieces are in
bigger font to stand out.
There is the issue number,
price and barcode
displayed at the bottom left
corner of the magazine.
Articles
Each article is
related to the
type of magazine
it is. It’s a fashion
and lifestyle
magazine targeted
at women.

3. Layout
Very simplistic, medium
shot of model starts half
way down the page. Not
many articles or writing.
The focus is brought to the
model for the reader.
Colour Scheme
Mixture of vibrant colours
used for the background.
White and black writing
contrasts.
There is the issue number,
price and barcode
displayed at the bottom left
corner of the magazine.
Font
Bold capitalised font
written in white as
heading. Letters very
spaced out to give the
idea of individuality and
independence.
Articles
There isn’t much writing on the
cover. The small subheading
links to the fact it’s the sports
edition of the magazine. The low
amount of text may be better for
marketing as more people are
interested to see what’s inside.
Photo
The photo is the main
focus of the magazine
cover. It’s a medium shot
of a woman in sports
gear linking to the writing
‘the sports special’.

4. Layout
Quite simplistic layout. The
main focus is the picture as
its enlarges and spread over
the entire page. The
heading is placed at the top
with a subheading
positioned in the centre of
the page.
Font
All the text is written in
capitals. This makes it bold
and easy to read.
Colour Scheme
Black and white is used to
contrast with the pink used
on the extra text and yellow
on anything extra. This
makes it more visible and
noticeable to the reader.
Photo
The photo is magnifying
the band that are
featuring in the
magazine. The photo is
presented in black and
white.
The magazine is free
which is indicated by the
‘free’ tag in under the
heading.
The fashion and style of the
magazine comes across very
alternative and indie like. This
may show the type of
audience the magazine has
and what kind of articles
would be inside.

5. Colour Scheme
Basic colours (Black, white and
red) The colours go well
together and are beneficial to
fit the genre and alternative
look. This creates a theme and
makes the magazine look
presentable and appealing.
Images
One large image positioned off
centre to the right of the page.
It is in grayscale. When
opening the magazine the first
thing seen by the reader is the
picture. A quote is linked to the
person in the image. This
shows there is an exclusive
inside the magazine.
Layout
The heading is bold at the top
of the page. The text is
organised with page numbers
at the left hand side in
different colour to make it
clear to the reader. Sections
are separated by thin lines.
Font
The same font is used
without the page.
However sizes may differ,
suggesting the magazine
has its own unique style it
likes to stick to.
Heading
Bold black writing. Large
simple font. Catchy name
makes it memorable.
Centred at the top of the
page.

6. Font
The magazine contents page consists
of a formal font in order to get across
its sophistication. It is quite cursive
which shows femininity and curves
and just looks generally more
attractive.
Heading
Black and bold heading.
Written in a type writing
like font. It takes up a large
proportion of the page.
The letters are evenly
spaced and slightly parted
from one another.
Colour Scheme
Black, white red and grey. These
colours work very well together and
make important things clear to read.
The title is written in black and the
background of the picture is grey.
Sub-headings are written in red to
show different categories of articles.
Images
One large image of a model is used to
the left hand side, off centre of the
contents page. It is advertising fashion
and the model is wearing provocative
minimal clothing to suggest a
stereotypical woman's appearance.
Layout
The picture and mastheading is
taking up a large proportion of
the page. The main ‘cover
stories’ is on the left hand side
and much bigger, whereas the
rest is positioned on the righ
hand side in a smaller font
under categories. This
prioritises articles over others.

7. Font
The font used is very relaxed and ordinary. The focus is more
on the layout and images. The more important things are
made to be more visible for example the ‘free music
downloads’ is capitalised and differs in font choice.
Heading
Big bold heading stands
out as soon as the
reader opens the
magazine. They have
used a clever technique
as they have place the
issue number of the
magazine within the ‘T’.
The heading is top
centre spread over the
two pages.
Colour Scheme
Vibrant colours are used to
contrast with the white
background and black text.
The photos are all bright and
lively. This creates a
stimulating effect and is
beneficial for the style of
magazine.
Layout
This contents page is a double
page spread. It features lots of
photos scattered around the
page. It has different sections
for different categories
making I easy to understand
and follow.
Images
The image choice is quite
varied. Some are of the
younger generation
whereas some are older.
This may be to show that
no matter the age
everyone has their story
and can live life the way
they want.

8. Layout
This is taken from the
Rolling Stones magazine.
The main focus of this
double page spread is the
image and title. They are
positioned in order for the
reader to open the
magazine and that be the
first thing they see. The
photo of Adele is large to
show her triumph and
success.
Title
Written in a typewritten
font. Takes up half of one
side of a page. This shows
what the article is about
and is the most important
when the reader is flicking
through the magazine as
this will catch their eye.
Image
One large image is used
as this is the main focus
of the article. It takes up
one whole page. It tis a
close up in grayscale.
Colour Scheme
This is a monochrome colour
scheme consisting of blacks,
whites and greys. This may
suggest that Adele is a big
star who doesn’t need
vibrant colours to stand out.
It may suggest the kind of
person she is and how she
doesn’t want to show off but
still live an ordinary life. It’s
very simplistic but effective.

9. Layout
There is a lot going on in
this double page spread.
There is more than one
article positioned on the
right page. On the left is a
large image of a band. The
heading is in bold and
black and positioned off
centre at the top of the
pages to stand out to the
reader.
Title
The title is capitalised and
written in bold black letters.
This is contrasted with blue
as the heading is highlighted
for extra visibility. The title
is short and simple. This
catches the readers eye
when flicking through the
magazine.
Image
Several images are used
throughout the double
page spread. This adds
colour to the pages and
makes it seem more busy
and filled with things for
the reader to see and
read. One large image is
used on the left page as
this is the main focus of
the article.
Colour Scheme
A lot of blue is used,
particularly to highlight keys
words or phrases. This may
suggest the magazine is
marketed more towards
males. Or it could also
suggest the magazines is
calm and flows as blue is
quite a cooling colour. The
blue contrast with either a
white or black background.

10. Layout
This double page spread
uses quite a simplistic
layout. The picture
positioned on the left side
and the text in a box on the
right page. The heading isn’t
traditionally at the top. It is
under the picture
positioned to the bottom
left.
Title
The title used red and white
in order to be visible over
the naturalistic scenery in
the picture. It uses a catchy
slogan which links to who
the article is about. It is
placed in a peculiar place
but this may work as the
magazine may be trying to
show its own individuality.
Image
The image is a simple
photograph of Ed
Sheeran in London. It is
mainly placed on the
right page but continues
on behind the text box
on the left page. It’s
effective because it’s
nothing extra fancy yet it
still works.
Colour Scheme
The scenery is used as a
canvas and the main colour
scheme is red and white.
This may because the picture
is taken in London and these
are two colours from
England’s flag. However it
may just be used as they
work well together.