2. In this questionnaire I have asked
questions to my target audience so
that I could fine out what they
thought of my magazine. I have
asked question specific to my
magazine, such as questions about
the layout of the pages and the house
style etc…
From the results of my questionnaire
I will improve the pages of my rock
magazine to suite my target audience
and there thoughts.
These are the results of my
questionnaire and the improvement I
will make to my pages…
3. Do you think my magazine fulfilled my
purpose of self-fulfillment?
Here are some of my results:
‘For the respect of the genre I believe that the images are
the perfect fit whereas they would be odd images in
different genre.’
‘Maybe add a little tone to the skin using Photoshop.’
‘I think the magazine works well as t is very well
presented. It looks profectional and the images are very
well suited for the theme in order for people to look up
to them.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that they are happy that my magazine has fulfilled the
purpose of self-fulfillment and that I don’t need to
change anything as a result of this response.
4. How successful is my magazine at
communicating the message ‘Don’t let
anyone stop you from following your
dreams’?
Here are some of my results:
‘I think that it clearly gives that message away and many
readers will be inspired.’
‘In my opinion this message could be featured more be
clearly showing a positive side of how people have made
it in the music industry.’
‘It is after reading the Brian Johnson article.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that I need to improve the way I have put across my
message of ‘Don’t let anyone stop you from following
your dreams’ as it seems that is has not come across as
clear as I had hoped.
5. After reading my magazine pages,
what elements stood out the most, and
what elements would you share with
you family and friends?
Here are some of my results:
‘The information on the Brian Johnson because it is very
informative.’
‘I think the Contents page stood out the most to me
because it caught my attention the most and I thought
the pictures worked well/’
‘Obviously it’s not a whole magazine but ‘competition’ on
the front cover is always a good seller, also the Brian
Johnson article was well written.’
‘The colour scheme and the way the text stood out
against the background images.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that there are lots of elements of my magazine that will
stand out to my target audience and people will buy it
shops.
6. Does the colour scheme and house style
fit in with the rock music genre? If not
why? And how could it be changed it fit
with the genre?
Here are some of my results:
‘Yes it fits the house style of rock.’
‘I think the colour scheme fits in very well with the genre
and is consistent throughout.’
‘Yes it does, because these colours all are fitting for the
magazine and the rock music genre. They are all darker
colours which makes them more appropriate for this
magazine.’
‘The colour scheme fits well with the rock music genre for
this edition. The back creepish title and somber colours
match with the dark news of ‘rehab again’ and ‘X takes
cocaine’.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
my colour scheme and house style fit with the rock
music genre which I am trying to achieve.
7. What are your first impressions of my
front cover, contents page and double
page spread?
Here are some of my results:
‘I like the placement of the images and text, following
the rule of thirds quite well.’
‘Very good, the double page seems a bit empty though,
try adding a background pattern.’
‘Screams out rock magazine with the colours selected.
The text being aligned gives the magazine a professional
look.’
‘First impressions good. Front cover, Rock On needs to be
red and also Rock or Dust. The contents page main image
needs to be smaller and then the featured and monthly
information could be spread out more and bolder.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that although there were lots of positive feedback I think I
need to add something in the black space around the main
image of the double page spread, for example, a pattern. I
will also make the main image on the double page spread
smaller so that I can make the imformation bigger and
easier to read on the oposite side of the page.’
9. On the front cover, do you think that the
cover lines stand out from the
background and if not how could I make
the cover lines stand out more?
Here are some of my results:
‘I think the cover lines could stand out a bit more by using
a bigger font or a different type of font.’
‘The Rock On blends into the image, could do with being
another colour.’
‘Grey does’t really jump out at you, try experimenting
with different colours.’
‘With the Rock On in bright red and Rock or Dust in bright
red and if the background was lighter, it would help draw
the reader attention.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
to change the colour of the headline at the top of the
page to make it stand out to the reader on the self. I will
also make the background, main image most faded or
lighter to make the cover lines more clear and stand out.
10. Do you think I should have used props in
the main image on the front cover ? If
yes what props could I have used and
why?
Here are some of my results:
‘Absolutely not, cool and distinguished is the right move.’
‘Maybe an instrument?’
‘No need for props. Subjects are sufficient.’
‘Possibly one guitar but that also runs the risk of making
it look cluttered.’
‘No just people works better.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that I will not add any props to my main image because
my aim was simple but effective. If I add lots of props it
takes away the focus of the people in the image and
makes the page look cluttered.
11. What else could I add to the front cover
that would appeal you to buy this one
over another magazine of the rock
music genre?
Here are some of my results:
‘The words Poster Inside.’
‘I would be most willing to buy the magazine is there
were one or two smaller pictures related to the articles
within the magazine.’
‘Just enough on there, would be to busy if there was any
more.
‘Just make it stand out more by using bright red as
suggested earlier.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that I could add more glimpses from what's inside the
magazine such as ‘Poster inside’ or more smaller images
about the articles inside the magazine. I could also add
brighter colors to the text to make it stand out more to
the audience.
12. Do you have any further comments
about the front cover?
Here are some of my results:
‘Not really but maybe re-size the image on the first
page so that there heads aren't covering the title so
much.’
‘The title looks good and the ‘WIN’ idea is a great
bonus.’
‘No I think the front cover look great.’
‘Very successful, the title reflects the contents.’
From the results from my target audience I have
decided that other than a few minor things to add,
from my feedback, my front over overall reflects
the rock music genre well.
14. Do you think that the layout of the
contents of the contents page is to over
crowded and why?
Here are some of my results:
‘I think its ok the way it is because the more busy it is for
this theme the more it fits the rock music genre.’
‘I do not think the page is overcrowded.’
‘Yes, I think the image could be smaller as when you look
at the page the image draws attention away from the
contents.’
‘Not too overcrowded but could make the font larger on
the content so that is easier to read and the image
smaller.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that the content page is not to over crowded but the
text is to small and the main image is too big. By making
the main image smaller, I can make the text bigger
making is easier for the audience to read.
15. You think anything else can be added to
the contents page that would make it
appeal more to the readers of the rock
music genre?
Here are some of my results:
‘No its informative.’
‘No I think the contents page has the right amount of
information and is related to the theme.’
‘No the page is full.’
‘A few more picture next to the articles.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that my content page is full of content which is related
to the rock music genre. I could add more images next
the articles but I think this make the page look too
overcrowded and as a result look unprofessional.
16. Do you think the layout of the page
works well and why?
Here are some of my results:
‘Yes because its busy and overcrowded at the same time
which makes is more interesting to look at.’
‘I think it works well, as it shows what is featured within
the magazine. The image also works well on the page.’
‘The page layout works well. The titles and page numbers
of the features are clear, section headings are good.’
‘would work well with the information larger and bolder.’
‘Yes because there's a good balance and use of space.’
‘Yes because the house style is appealing and all the text
fits well.’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that my contents page layout works well but to improve
I will make the main image smaller and the text bigger
making the contents easier to read.
17. Do you have any further comments
about the contents page?
Here are some of my results:
‘Nope its great.’
‘No further comments.’
‘Great for this issue but I want to see something
different in the next re picture and colour-scheme
rather than layout,’
‘All I would say is with the ‘on the cover’ part, the red
text on the black background isn’t easy to read.’’
From the results from my target audience I have
decided that other than a few minor things to add,
from my feedback, my contents page overall
reflects the rock music genre well.
19. What could I add around the main
image on the double page spread
to fill out the left page more?
Here are some of my results:
‘Either interesting news of the artist or personal
information readers didn’t know previously.’
‘Background patterns.’
‘Union jack background.’
‘Musical instruments.’
‘Presumably you haven't used Brian Johnson due to
copyright but I’d say go for something like a studio
background.’
From the results from my target audience I have
gained lots of different ideas of how I could used the
space on the page around the main image. I will try
some of the ideas suggested and will use what works
best.
20. Do you think that the font still works
from the front cover, to the contents
page, to the double page spread? Or do
you think a different font for the double
page spread?
Here are some of my results:
‘Yes, it’s good having the same font and the people
featured in the magazine are consistent.’
‘Yes it makes the magazine instantly identifiable.’
‘Font style and size should be consistent throughout,
good.’
‘I think that it is personal choice, anything except Comic
Sans!’
From the results from my target audience I have decided
that the font still works from the front cover, to the
contents page, to the double page spread. I have come
to the concussion that my target audience like a
consistence font style throughout.
21. Do you have any further comments
about the double page spread?
Here are some of my results:
‘Nope its great.’
‘No further comments’
‘No.’
From the results from my target audience I have
decided that other than a few minor things to add,
from my feedback, my double page spread overall
reflects the rock music genre well.
