2. MastHead
Bold, Eye-
catching, Bright
XXL MAGAZINE FEATURED
ARTISTS
colour, Branding
Big name artists you
of the magazine
can find inside the
magazine, people
are more likely to
ANCHORAGE buy this issue if an
TEXT/COVER- artist they like is
LINE featured.
Relates to the photo,
gives more information
COVER IMAGE
High Quality, Fills the
behind the coverstory,
page, Overlaps
slang appropiate for
Masthead. Famous
audience – „Bangin‟‟.
stars= more likely to
Bold clear font.
COVER-LINE attract buyers. Black
Grabs your and White makes the
attention, Bright cover-line and
Colour, Catchy, masthead stand out
drop shadow more.
used
BrIght Colour
The only colour used
BARCODE on the cover, used in
WEBSITE specific areas to
PRICE grab the reader‟s
DATE attention
ISSUE
NUMBER
3. POSITIVES/NEGATIVES OF
Positives:
XXL
This magazine cover is very clean, with specific information conveyed, such as the feature article on Amber
Rose and Wiz Khalifa. The layout of this magazine works really well because there isn't an overwhelming
amount of information, which you get on some, mainly gossip, magazines. The cover has a modern feel to it,
the font used is sharp and easy to read, meaning that someone glancing at the cover can clearly see the
information.
Negatives:
I think this front cover is missing some elements, for example, a slogan. A slogan is part of the branding of the
magazine, a catchy phrase that people can remember. Also there are no ‘Buzz Words’, words like ‘EXCLUSIVE,
PLUS, and ALSO’ draw the readers attention and make information stand out.
Considering that this is a monthly issue, there is very little information on any features or what to expect inside
the magazine, which may put buyers off.
What ideas I would like to incorporate in to my own front cover:
I think making my image black and white will benefit my magazine, as it allows other information to stand out
more. Also, I like how all the basic information (Issue no, Date, Price) is displayed within the barcode, freeing up
more space for other elements.
4. FEATURE
ARTICLE VIBE MAGAZINE
Buss Word: Exclusive
FEATURE
Behind the scenes
feature, attracts ARTICLE
buyers. Use of colour Dramatized wording –
and Italic to make „Battle, Legacy‟
certain words stand Use of colour, clear
out. bold font
MastHead
Bold Font, Branding
ANCHORAGE
TEXT/COVER- FEATURED
LINE ARTISTS
Relates to the image,
variety of text and COLOUR SCHEME
colour, short and Stereotypical Unisex
snappy- „KANYE colours, attracts both
WEST “I AM RAP”‟ genders
Page number lets you Bright, Eye-catching
know where to find Fresh, contrasting
this article. IMAGE
COVER Used throughout the
Famous Star, Close cover, in text, on the
Up, HQ, Collar of image.
jacket in keeping with
colour scheme „BEST MUSIC‟LOGO
BARCODE Shows that Vibe is
DATE Sponsoring/supporting
WEBSITE the event
5. POSITIVES/NEGATIVES OF
Positives:
VIBE
The cover is eye-catching with lots of information displayed, the use of bold colours and Buzz Words grab the
reader’s attention and can persuade them to purchase it. The layout is clean and information is nicely spread
out. Language, such as ‘10 songs to delete’ makes the magazine seem more personal to the reader. The colour
scheme works really well, as the contrasting colours break sections of information up, making them easier to
read and also more attention grabbing. Overall I think this cover is more successful than that of XXL, as it is
more likely to catch someone’s eye and make them want to purchase the magazine. However, Vibe magazine is
targeted at a wider audience than XXL so this is a contributing factor.
Negatives:
No slogan on the cover
Negative space towards the bottom of the magazine, could have been filled better.
What ideas I would like to incorporate in to my own front cover:
I think using pink and blue on my cover is a perfect idea as it will automatically make my magazine more
targeted at a unisex audience. I am also going to word my Cover-Lines so that they directly talk to the reader
‘You, Your, etc’
