This document contains analyses of magazine covers and contents pages from music magazines such as NME, The Fly, Clash, and Spin. The analyses note design elements that attract audiences such as large eye-catching images, bold colorful fonts for titles, and organized layouts with clear navigation. Photographs are described as captivating due to facial expressions or production elements. Text is generally organized into columns for readability. Overall the document evaluates how magazine covers and contents pages use visual design and text elements to engage and inform audiences.

2. The one colour back
ground makes
everything stand out
because of it being
plain and letting the
other features be more
effective. Also the
colour gives off a
calming affect.
Red lips send a
strong sexual
message and also
dramatic and
attention-getting
which draws in the
audience. Yellow is
associated with the
sun and warmth.
Plus, it’s impossible
to ignore so it would
make people want
to buy the
magazine.
The woman's shocked facial
expression this captures
audience attention because
she is surprised and excitement.
The fact the is title is in white
makes it more striking and
stands out because of the
blue background and also its
bold.
I like the fact that it isn't over crowed
and full of writing because the cover
is funky it will draw in the audience
and make them want to buy
because it mysterious.
Danielle Purnell
The Fly was a free music magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom,
owned by MAMA & Company. The total circulation in June 2013 was 70,866.

3. The use of pictures
this cover has will
acctract the
audience because it
has two artist into
one by a ripped
paper effect.
The eyes of the
two people make
this more
captivating
because it makes
it more intriguing.
People will find this
feature
characteristic.
The colour orange makes the
title look more powerful and
creative which links to it
being a music magazine.
This information tells us
what is including in the
music magazine
therefore intrigues the
target audience.
Clash is a popular music and fashion magazine and website based in the United
Kingdom. It is published 10 times a year by Music Republic.

4. This cover tells you
straight away what
artist the magazine
includes so this will
make the audience
want to buy the
magazine because it
may be about their
favourite artists.
The way she is
dressed and her
make-up, makes her
look attractive which
appeals to the
audience. Also the
way she standing
and the face she is
pulling seduces the
audience into buying
the music magazine.
The colours of this title red
and white show danger and
purity which hook the
audience.
The writing is put
on the side so the
photograph isn’t
to overcrowded.
They are stating who this
artist is in capitals and
bigger font to capture
the audience’s
attention and to let us
know that there is an
article in the magazine.
Spin is a music magazine founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione Jr. Spin’s
total circulation in 2011 was 459,586.

6. This editors letter is quite
captivating on the
contents page seen as its
next to the title. The fact
that the editor has signed
it his self gives it authority
and makes it more
personalised.
This image is the biggest
on the page therefore is
the most eye catching
feature. This could suggest
that’s it’s the main story in
the magazine.
On each image there is a
navigation number telling
the audience which story
or article is on what page.
Also next the navigation page number there is a short
description telling the reader what the article is going
to be about. This is effective because then read can
discover whether they want to read it or not.
This title looks very attractive and stands out because of
the black background and bright bold yellow font. Also
underneath the title there is information about the issue
number and the cover date.
The fact that this singers
quotation ends with an
ellipses intrigues the
audience because it
makes them want to read
more.
This list navigates the
readers because it is split
into sections so they can
find what they want
straight away.

7. The heading of this
NME magazine
contents page isn't
the logo however
it would look more
professional with
the logo.
There is a date underneath the
title so it is easily readable.
In the corner of
each image there is
red page number
of for each article,
they also have a
sub-heading to
direct the target
audience directly
to the articles.
Each picture has a
subheading to
provide more detail
about certain
important articles. The more important articles are
bigger and stand out more than
the less important articles so they
are smaller and less information.

8. This NME contents
page has a good
amount of text but
in my opinion it
needs more
pictures to make it
look more
interesting.
The fact the text is
in columns and
down one side
makes it look
organised and
easy to read.
The photograph of
Adel's face is
captivating
because it large
and is the main
image on the
page it draws in
the target
audience so they
will want to read
more.
The subheadings of each section
stands so the readers are informed
what this column will include

10. Straight away this
catches your eye
because its big and bold
and also has a striking
font.
The photograph of this man is very
striking and is captivation because of
the size and also his facial expression.
The fact he is wearing glasses represents
a boy band or singer kind of look.
The black and white effect
makes it look quite
sophisticated and formal
due to it being an article.
The text is laid out
traditionally and is
columns which makes it
look well organised and
easy to read.
This
subheading
informs the
reader what
this article is
going to be
about, also its
in black bold
writing makes
it stand out
above the
text below.

11. Straight away this capital
letter ‘S’ is captivating
and gives a nice effect to
the double page spread.
Her facial expression
gives a kind emotional
vibe to the audience
representing that her
music is passionate and
lyrical.
The effect of the
lights next to her
face give to the
photo some
attractive effect
that the audience
are intrigued by.
The text is well organised into columns with
make the article look easier to read and
structured well.
The black font is
formal and shows
that it quite
professional.

12. In each double page
spread I have
deconstructed it has had
one of the sides as an
image this is a
connotation of how a
typical music magazine
would be designed.
The gold represents
wealth and that
singers tend to be
rich and wear
expensive clothing.
This represents it
being a music
magazine
because the
photo is of the
singer performing
to a crowd.
The Yellow and white font
on the black background
emphasise the text and
make it stand out.
Again the article text is laid
out in columns which make it
look organised and neat.
This heading is straight away eye catching
because is bold and bright and gives the
audience an insight on what the article is
going to be about.