2. Front Cover
For my front cover, I have used three main
colours, which are Purple, White and Black. These
colours all stand out from each other making my
product eye catching and bold which my target
audience would find interesting.
I made my masthead look bold to represent the
indie genre and also is the largest text on the
page, making it easily read and easily
noticed, similar to other magazines such as NME
who also use a bold masthead to attract their
potential audience.
For my main models, I decided to pose them in a
serious way, meaning none of them are smiling or
expressing any type of emotion, this makes my
models seem focused and only interested in
music, which my genre of audience usually find
appealing. The costume for my models also appeal
to my target audience as it is what they would
commonly wear (Buttoned shirts and skinny jeans)
I used a mixture of sexes for my models so my
product will appeal to both male and female making
it appeal to a wider audience.
I made my selling lines clear as they contrast the
background, similar to other magazines, making it
instantly drawn to potential buyers.
3. Contents Page
I used a similar idea to NME for my contents page by
using a band index and new, radar etc which I find
my target audience like.
On my contents page, I tried to use a similar text to
keep the continuity and making my target audience
interested.
I have kept the same colour scheme (Purple, black
and white) as most people like things to be kept the
same.
I have placed my models in the outdoors to
represent summer and music festivals, this is backed
up by my models costume as they are wearing bright
and flowered clothing.
Again, I have tried to use the moody facial expression
for my models as it is ideal for my target readers. This
reinforces superiority, and that the model is in
charge, this could be found attractive, as I have used
both males and females and can be aimed at both
sexes.
The contents on the contents page follow on from
the front cover, with extra information.
I have also added an subscribe box, similar to
magazines such as NME and Karrang! Using different
colours to my colour scheme making it stand out and
attract my audience.
4. When coming to design my double page spread, I used a lot of influence from existing
products. The layout of my images have been set to different sizes on the page.
My double page spread is simple and relaxed, quite empty, which is how most my target
audience prefer. Making it easily noticed and easy to read. This creates a clear image for my
potential readers. The images were chosen from a number of different photo’s taken by
myself to represent fun and music festivals.
Using quotes in my
double page
spread, larger than the
actually article creates a
professional look which
will attract readers.
I kept a simple colour
scheme to make it easier
for my potential readers
to read. This gives it a
unique vibe as usually
most double page
spreads are compacted
and busy.
Double Page spread
5. My audience
Front cover;
When I constructed my research, most of my target audience wanted a mixed sex
main image and to stand out. This would mean that they wanted the image to be
the first thing that grabs their attention.
The colour scheme also had to contrast each other to make it more noticeable. I have
done this by using Black and White, which contrast each other, and Purple which
gives it a bit of colour and also stand out from my other colours.
My potential readers preferred less writing to make it easier to understand and take it.
Contents Page;
On my contents page, all the text mentioned have to be direct. They preferred the
contents split into sections, such as Review, Features etc. The colour scheme is
continuous from the front cover making it seem professional.
Double Page Spread;
My audience want my double page spread to be simple and relaxing making it easy to
read. For my images, I just many different poses to show my characters different
personalities, which is effective as it relates to a wider range of readers. My
readers wanted a simple layout, with quite a bit of information.
