2. The use of a question on the A banner is used across the top
cover attracts the attention of the of the magazine to attract the The masthead is written in a
reader because it invites them to reader. By including a chance to clear and bold font, using capital
answer the question win something the reader is Direct mode of letters to stand out against the
subconsciously, increasing their tempted into buying. address is used, so rest of the typography. I’ve used
curiosity as to what the answer the reader feels as a sans serif font because it is
may be. if the magazine is more informal, therefore
personal to them. attracting a younger audience.
The masthead clearly conveys
The sell line grabs the reader’s attention due that the magazine is about Pop
to the use of capitals, ‘SHHHH!’ . This shouts music.
out to the reader and makes them feel like
they’re going to be trusted with
something, which they can’t find anywhere A puff is used to attract the
else. By using a larger font for the ‘10’ it reader; this is heightened by the
catches the reader’s eye and shows them how use of a personal
much they’re getting for such a small cost. pronoun, ‘your’, which shows that
Lastly, I used a handwriting font for this the magazine involves the reader.
sell line because I wanted to portray the idea
A bright pink burst is used to
of note-passing in class, acknowledging the
draw the reader’s attention to the
types of things my target audience do.
most important article of the
issue. The word ‘exclusive’ is used
This image is placed at a slant to show because it makes the reader feel
quirkiness, the use of a handwriting font like they are getting something
portrays the magazine as more informal they can’t get anywhere else, and
and the use of a quote makes the reader so tempts them into buying.
more interested into finding out more
about the article.
The barcode, price and issue
A menu bar is placed at the bottom of the number are all written at the
magazine. It names well known bottom of the page, as they are
A four colour scheme of pink, celebrities, therefore attracting a wider audience the less important information,
blue, white and black is used on the because there is a range of artists. A ‘hand yet they still need to be provided
front cover. I chose this colour drawn’ asterisk is used to connote something so the buyers know how much
scheme as it was bright and visually which would be found in a school book, as my the magazine is and what issue
appealing, yet not too fussy, so age range is 13-16 year olds. It is also there to they’re buying.
attracted the eye of the reader. highlight that there is a lot in the
magazine, subconsciously making the reader feel
like they are getting more for their money.
3. A smaller image of the front
cover is used to annotate where I chose to use a serif font for the masthead of the
to find what story, personally I contents page to stick to an informal register. The
think this looks appealing and ellipsis is effective because it shows that there is
makes it easier for the reader to more to find inside. Pop magazines do not tend to
find which story attracted them use the title ‘contents’ for the contents page, so I
The most important, or into buying and where it is in the stuck to this convention and labelled with a more
interesting, pages in the whole magazine. engaging masthead.
magazine are highlighted so the
readers know where they are.
A burst is used to attract the eye
of the reader, it is effective
The page numbers are because it then makes the reader
given, directing the reader to the feel as if they are getting more
most important sections of the than they first thought, due to the
magazine, the contents. They are fact that a number of free posters
written in a clear and colourful are included. By including boys in
font to not only be useful, but to the magazine, it is something
be visually appealing as well. which adds to the value.
Pictures are used to reflect the
idea of doodling and emphasise Page numbers are given next to
the informality of the magazine. each poster so the reader can
They instantly make the magazine find them easily.
a lot more aesthetically
pleasing, interesting the reader
just that little bit more.
The page number and website
A letter from the editor is address are given at the bottom
included to make the magazine of the page for ease of the
more personal. It is written in first reader. This use of graphics
The contents page uses a bright
person and uses a conversational shows continuity within the
and cheerful four colour
tone, instantly making the readers magazine and ‘sells’ the company.
scheme, white, pink, yellow and
feel at ease . It guides them orange , to make the page
through the magazine knowing visually appealing. The colours
that they can relax due to the used connote happiness and
chatty and informal register. femininity, relating to the readers
and making them feel happy.
4. The name of the artist is written
The same artist which in the top corner so the readers
A burst is used to attract is featured on the cover are clear on who she is and to
A pull quote is used as the main
the eye of the reader, so is used for the double convey the focus of the article. A
heading of the article, making it
that they know this is the page spread article; handwriting font is used to
one of the main focuses of the
article featured on the this reflects the focus heighten the idea of informality.
page at first glance. The use of
cover. of the issue is on Holly
this is effective because it quickly
shows what the body of the Johnson.
A timeline of what the artist has
article is about and the direction been doing in Pop life to get to
that the article takes. where she is today. This is just
extra information for the reader
so they feel as if they are getting
A stand first is written in a more than anticipated, adding
bigger and bolder font than the value to the double page spread.
interview itself in order for it to
A four colour scheme of
stand out. It gives the reader a
pink, yellow, black and white is
small snippet of information about
used to make the page look
the article and the artist.
visually appealing. The
colours, like the contents
page, connote happiness and
The questions are written femininity.
in a bolder font and in a
different colour, so the The page number and website
reader can easily address are written in the
differentiate between the bottom right hand corner of both
questions and the answers. the pages for two reasons. The
first being so that the reader
knows which page to turn to and
A bordered pull quote is used the second to show continuity.
A smaller picture of the artist is
to extract a quote which is
included within the text to make
significant or amusing; this is A bright yellow triangle is
the page look more interesting
because if the reader is just positioned at the bottom of the
and so the readers can
flicking through the magazine page to make it look more visually
understand the type of
they can realise that the article is appealing and to add quirkiness,
personality the artist has, due to
a general informal chat about which is something that young
it being a quirky picture.
what life is like being a new artist, readers like to see.
therefore adding ease for the
reader, whilst adding comic value.
5. In Conclusion…
Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome of my front cover, contents page and double page spread. I have
paid great attention to the research and planning I constructed and thought very carefully about my
questionnaire results and feedback from my drafts, in order to successfully create my magazine pages.
The front cover, contents page and double page spread all follow the conventions of Pop magazines and in
comparison to the magazines I used as style models, I personally feel they look very similar, and so I think I
have succeeded in ensuring that my magazine looks professional and follows conventions.
