The document describes conventions for magazine website designs. It analyzes the titles, search bars, advertisements, and other design elements of four magazine websites - Kent Life, Absolute Brighton, The London Magazine, and Bristol Magazine. The titles typically stand out in large, bold fonts against a contrasting background. Navigation is facilitated by search bars and hyperlinks. Popular articles are featured in tile formats on the homepage. Advertisements appear throughout the pages in bold fonts and colors. Font styles and designs vary depending on the magazine's target demographic.
2. Kent Life
Title- the title is the biggest font on the page and is also black making it stand
out in contrast to its white background.
Search Bar- There is a search bar located along the top of the screen making
the website easier to navigate.
Social Media Tags.
Advertisements- there are adverts in bold fonts and colours all over the page.
Other digital copies- The are other digital copies on the right hand side that
are different genres appealing to a variety of demographics.
Hyperlinks- There are many hyperlinks to help the reader navigate the website
easily.
3. Absolute Brighton
Title- the title is a very bold font and is white on a black
background making it stand out to the reader.
Search bar- there is a small search icon there to make the
magazine easier to navigate.
Tiles- There are tiles containing popular stories that are
hyperlinked.
Advertisements- there adverts along the bottom of the site.
The magazine is quite aesthetically pleasing.
4. The London Magazine
Title- Title isn’t as big and bold as other magazines
however it is black on the contrasting white background.
Hyperlinks- there are hyperlinks under the title to
navigate the page easily.
Advertisements- there are big adverts on the page there
is also a subscription advert for the magazine.
the websites font is serif style making it look very
upmarket possibly meaning is targeted at an older
audience possibly middle aged.
5. Bristol Magazine
Title- Title is in a serif style font making it look very stylish,
it is also a bit of a logo for the magazine.
Hyperlinks- they are bold and black under the title across
the screen.
Tiles- the magazine is very similar to absolute magazine
with the same use of tiles and the popular stories making
it onto the home page. They are also grouped in rows.
Text- The main text on the page is san serif style making it
look modern and also easier to read
6. Summary
Mastheads lie at the top of the page typically to the left hand side of the page.
Articles are typically grouping in columns or rows and in a tile style.
Subscription is usually advertised somewhere on the page possibly with a deal.
Hyperlinks are typically found under the title to help the reader navigate the
website making it user friendly.
Title tend to be serif style making it look decorative whereas the other fonts on
the page tent to be san serif making it easier to read.
