XXL Magazine is known for its consistent red and white logo that is only changed to suit cover designs. The logo provides an attractive and professional look while the magazine's name has little meaning related to hip-hop music but targets that genre. The title "Vibe" likely comes from the definition of emotional atmosphere from music and is shortened from "vibrations" with sound connotations, mainly used by R&B and hip-hop listeners who are the target audience. Complex magazine covers hip-hop, fashion, and other topics, with a large bold text logo on each cover that varies in color to suit the image and provide a professional look.

1. XXL Magazine is known for its trademark red and
white logo. It is very rarely changed, however if it
is changed it is to suit the needs of the cover’s
design. The logo for the most part uses a
consistent red and white colour scheme which
look both attractive and professional. The name
has little meaning to do with Hip-Hop, however it
is aimed towards that genre of music .
The title ‘Vibe’ is most likely taken from the
definition of having ‘a distinctive emotional
atmosphere’ from music. The word is shortened
from ‘vibrations’ which has connotations of sound.
The word is mainly used by people which listen to
R&B and Hip-Hop music, which makes perfect
sense as they are they target audience.
Complex is a magazine that covers a wide variety
of topics from Hip-Hop music to fashion. The logo
that is used on the cover of each issue is large
bold text. The colour varies to suit the image on
the cover and help to provide a more
professional look.