2. Layout:
For my double page spread I will be using a
layout that is familiar to a music magazine
reader mainly using the program InDesign.
The final layout I will be using for my double
page spread will consist of three columns; it
consists of basic conventions of a double page
spread such as pull quotes and sub- headings.
Following conventions the organisation of my
double page spread and information would
enable me to resonate with my audience, whilst
pull quotes and images would lure them in.
Grids are important as it would make my double
page look more professional, and a line my writing
and images. My previous mock-ups failed to show
the basic conventions of a double page spread.
Previous mock-up
3. Fonts, size & content
Fonts in my double page spread is important
however I will only use maximum 2 fonts for my
spread one for the heading and the other for
the main body text, the main text body will be
black whilst the heading will go with the theme
of the double page spread; I will also only use
maximum 3 different sizes: Heading, main body
text and pull quotes, this will distinguish
them, the pull quote can also be another colour.
My research shows that it is the font size that is
varied not the fonts, according to my research
the maximum number of fonts are 3: Researched double page spreads
My audience being Hip-hop enthusiasts would therefore understand colloquial
language which is informal language; slang or swear words which are often used in
Hip-Hop music. This would intern give me the opportunity to write catch phrases that
are colloquial, this would help my message come across as more genuine because I
would be using language that is familiar and more personal, also to make my double
page spread more personal I will be using words like ‘You’ this also involves my
audience and would influences my audience to respond.
4. Imag
e
The images I will using will be catchy and would straight away transmits hip-
hop to my reader. It is important that the images used on my double page
spread relate to my age range and target audience. I will be using images that
relates to the subject I will be discussing, this would further intrigue my
audience and therefore make them want to find out about the double page
spread because it would appeal to them as I will be displaying an image of
interest. I would want my images to be connotating values, goals and their
everyday obstacles; however I want my images to especially display new trends
and female empowerment as my target audience base is women. In my double
page spread I will be discussing recent issues or most likely an interview of a
female artist, my images will reflect what I am writing. My magazine is about
female empowerment so representation is key, I would be breaking
conventions of women shown in a negative or sexual way but show them in a
positive light, this will be shown through my images; this would intern have a
positive effect on my female based audience. The color scheme and
background I will be using would correspond well with the image I will use, this
will make it stand out, and make my double page spread more
appealing, however that color scheme I do eventually use will not overpower
my image.
