1. Image covers the title, you already
know what magazine it is
Important names stand out,
changed size, font and colour Name of artist is small, already
know who he is
Cultural icon is the main focus,
Stands out a lot, quite bright.
Simple, corporate layout.
Refers to politics too. Can tell it is important to
Topic is slightly relevant be on the cover of
to the music industry. Rolling Stone as even
Kurt Cobain is dressed
formally.

2. FREE: attract potential buyers
Unqiue housestyle, stands out.
Text wraps around image as to
not waste space.
Image stands out against background, lighting
used to light his face and cast a shadow.
Magazine title covered
Audience knows what its called
Quote from main artist
Main artist, contrasting main tag colour

3. Free Lennon poster: attracts audience
Black and white colour scheme, Special issue. “60 years of NME”
font is white and yellow. Stands Reflecting on the magazines
out. history.
Main artist. Picture of face.
Iconic. Recognize. Very little tags,
John Lennon is the main selling
point.
Black and white reflects
the reminiscing theme of
magazine.
Houstyle established; colour scheme, fonts, proportions

4. Tagline Title of magazine slightly covered
Main artist have large text.
Rest of the artists are smaller.
Distinct housestyle The artists are featured on a
Bright and dominant beach, typical to the topic “P
colours. Text stands out Diddy & Felix Take Miami”, and
it’s relevant to the style of music
Free: attracts potential customers
website
Image reflects target audience, holding a big ass
ghetto blasta.