The index page uses consistent colors and logos to help readers easily recognize the magazine. It provides essential information about the magazine's contents in an organized manner to help readers find what they are looking for. Eye-catching design elements like large images, bold text, and drop caps are used to draw readers in and encourage them to explore the magazine further.

1. The fact the index page has got “NME this week” immediately informs the
The index page color
audience that the magazine is consistent through out the week. Moreover,
scheme is red, black,
the masthead stands out because its in bold letters and is very clear thanks to
white and yellow.
the colors used. Another thing is the logo is used on the index page as well
These colors are
and the front cover emphasizing that the magazine is NME making people
great for catching
more likely to recognize the magazine and buy it again.
the audiences eye.
There is use of drop
caps in the text such as The way the picture is
the letter “O”. This laid out makes it look as
helps separate the if the images are
different sections of wrapped around the
texts. text. This could be to
encourage the audience
to then go onto reading
the text after looking at
the picture.
“Subscribe today for just …” The words used in this advert such
as “just” makes the audience believe that the price the The quote “The UK’s No 1 gig
publisher is asking for is a little amount. As well as the advert guide starts p58” encourages
having that the “offer ends…” is used to make the audience the audience to read on and
almost feel a sense of rush to hurry up and grab the amazing makes the magazine sound
opportunity of getting all the magazines for cheap. really good since it is meant to
have the best gig guide.

2. This index page Keeps the original NME
color scheme, red, black, white and yellow. The first thing the audience
Making the magazine easy to identify. will notice is the picture
use of the artist which
takes up a big amount of
the page. Also the picture
makes it look as if the tour
did take off, since the
There is use of drop picture is of the artist in
caps in the text such mid air making it look as if
as the letter “H”. the tour was very
This helps separate entertaining and energetic.
the different Furthermore, the quote
sections of texts. “The moment that…”
makes the audience carry
on reading the text to find
out what
happened, encouraging
them to read all of the text.
The advert “SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE OVER £45” is in capital letters
making it stand out plus the color makes it very eye catching. How much
this advert is made to stand out could also resemble how the publisher is
trying to get across how much money the audience will save.

3. The first thing the reader will spot is the main feature of the
magazine "Albums of 2009 In The Studio” which takes up a big
chunk of the magazine. The color scheme is very colorful, there are The contents down the
decorated backgrounds used which makes the magazine very eye right side is split into
catching. sections so if you are
looking for a particular
on the left side of the section, it is easier to
page there is a band
find. Also, it tends to be
index. This is great for
people who are
in chronological order so
interested in a particular the further down the list,
bands, as you can flick the higher the page
straight to the page number.
using this instead of
reading the whole
magazine. Furthermore,
this shows that the
magazine is well In the bottom right hand
organized making it corner, the red box states
seem more professional. "The UK's No.1 Gig Guide
starts p58". Since NME is
well-known for reporting on
“SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND SAVE OVER £45” The capital upcoming gigs it’s able to
letters makes it stand out really well and since the promote gigs during the
color is yellow it makes it very eye catchy, grabbing week since its a weekly
the audiences attention making them more likely to magazine.
subscribe.