1. Housestlye
The information is clearly laid out
into different sections with a main
quote from each main star and
interesting article of the magazine
and then a kicker featured
underneath explaining the actual
contents of what the quote is
about. The magazine’s name isn’t
featured on the contents page
which suggests that the magazine is
established enough for the reader’s
to recognise the magazine from its
design layout.
The less enticing articles are
featured in a small box as the
attention is mainly focused on the
main articles.
The large, bold text numbers are a
main feature of he contents page
positioned by the main photos of
the articles, this makes it easy for
the audience to find the articles
they’re looking for.
Imagery:
The main image is featured in
the centre of the page, he is
giving direct address towards
the reader which creates a
personal connection, also his
hair is quite messy and has
connotations of the indie rock
genre. Other images featured
are more minor but all of them
are giving direct address
towards the reader so that
they have a personal feel,
some of the images are in high
key lighting which creates a
more relaxed vibe towards the
magazine and its content,
whereas other images have low
key lighting which suggests that
the music is of rock and more
heavy genres.
Design Balance
It is quite informal because the pictures look like
polaroid images as if they have a more realistic feel
towards them, this can attract target audiences as
there is an informal and furthermore relatable feel
towards the magazine, as if it is more personal.
All of the numbers of where the content features is
slightly large and takes up quite a large proportion
of the images, and so is quite eyecatching to bring
the reader’s attention to move across to the most
interesting and eyecatching articles.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES.
The Gutenberg design principle is used here as in the primary
optical area is a band image and also quite a large quote, with the
closest page number, and then, in the terminal area is an
advertisement. However, in the weak fallow area, there is more
photos of bands with quotes, which could be enticing for the
reader, so the design principle has not been entirely used.