1. The masthead on RnB
magazines are quite bold
and basic. Lil Wayne is
covering half of the title of
the magazine. This means
that its title is popular
enough to cover because its
recognizable.
Lil Wayne is pictured on
the front page of VIBE
following all the
conventions of R&B. This
attracts the audience.
The magazine names
popular celebrities that are
featured in the magazine to
attract the fans of the
artists.
‘Fly Guy’ follows the
‘slang’ language of the
audience.
The audience would be
attracted because they
are familiar with that
type of language.
VIBE follows the
conventions of a
magazine by placing the
barcode at the bottom
corner of the magazine
The fact that Lil Wayne
isn’t smiling gives him an
edgy look especially with
his clothing which
attracts men as well as
women.
VIBE Front Page
2. The word
CONTENTS is
presented big and
bold
The layout is
simple which
makes It easy to
read and
understand.
The background is
quite plain. This is
draws the attention
to Kanye. A letter V
can be seen in the
background which
shows us that its VIBE
magazine.
Kanye West is wearing
clothing which is seen
as fashionable in this
era, which attracts the
audience.
The word fashion
suggests that the
magazine isn’t just
about music its about
fashion too.
This look is popular in
this magazine
because it makes
them look powerful
and gives them a
tough look which all
boys/men want.
VIBE Contents Page
The picture is in
black and white
which makes the
red heart stand out
on the page.
3. The main picture is in colour and it’s the
biggest image on the page which makes it
the main attraction. She makes the page
stand out so people would find out about
her.
The headline is
bold with a
interesting story
to the audience
which makes
them want to
read on.
The fact that ‘Solange Knowles’ is in a
different colour shows that the audience
would automatically get drawn to the
name because of the popularity of that
celebrity.
The different variety of
pictures show her personality
which is seen as fun.
Magazines always
feature quotes of
the artist. This is
always in bold to
make it stand out.
The name of the magazine is still
present on the page in the bottom
corner which is part of the codes and
conventions of a magazine.
VIBE Double Page
4. The main picture is
hiding the full name
of the magazine
which suggests that
the magazine title is
popular and
recognizable.
The names of artists
are listed to give the
general idea of who
will be featured which
makes it easier fir the
audience to see if their
favorite artist is
featured.
The mode of
address shows
that he’s trying to
be cool and show
off.
This magazine also
follows the codes and
conventions of a
magazine front cover
by putting the
barcode on the
bottom left of the
page.
Advertising their
company by
providing the
website address.
The magazine tells
us who is featured
and what is featured
on the front cover to
persuade the
audience to buy it so
that they can read it.
‘Diddy’ is wearing
multiple expensive
pieces to show off
their wealth to the
males as well as the
females.
The picture is in
black and white
which makes the
title of the page
standout.
XXL Front Page
5. ‘The B-side’ tells us
that there are two
pages of contents
which makes it even
easier for the reader
to find what they
want.
The magazine makes
sure that the main
picture is attractive
so the audience read
on.
The magazine logo
is featured on the
contents page so
that the audience
notice the
magazine so that
they purchase it
again.
The number of
each page is big
so it’s clear and
easy to read.
A picture is given with
each page to give the
audience an idea of
what’s to come.
The contents page is
set out very clearly
which makes it easy
to read for the
audience.
XXL Contents Page
6. The picture takes up a
whole page which draws the
attention to the artist.
The first few words of the sentence are big
and bold which draws attention to the story.
This makes the reader want to read on and
find out more.
There is a
quote from
the artist
which is in
bold and
takes up a lot
of space on
the page
follows the
codes and
conventions
of a
magazine
page.
The quote makes the reader want
to read the whole article.
The magazine logo is at the
bottom of the page next to the
page number which follows the
codes and conventions of a
magazine page.
The mode of
address shows
us that he’s
relaxed. He’s
looking into
the camera
which also
shows this.
The setting is
in a urban
area which
follows the
style of the
magazine
XXL Double Page
