This document analyzes the conventions and design elements used in the feature page of a regional magazine. The feature page focuses on Barcelona and uses various techniques to engage readers, such as an intriguing headline, stylish font, flattering images of the area, and informative text about exciting local events. Overall, the page aims to appeal to its target audience and provide a sense of authority about the region through its use of common magazine conventions like visual layout and a focus on a local place of interest.

1. ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL
MAGAZINES
FEATURE PAGE

2. The word ‘discovering’ in
the heading, gives the
impression that this
article will reveal to the
audience new and
interesting information
about this particular area.
This will intrigue the
audience into finding out
more.
The font used is very sophisticated and stylish
which may reflect the tastes of the target
audience and the article will therefore appel to
them. This may also establish the texts
ideology,
The colour scheme is very simplistic, with
there only being white and black used. This
establishes the house style. It will also
appeal to an upmarket target audience.
There are several
images used in this
article, this allows the
reader to gain more
insight into the subject
and therefore become
more intrigued. The
photographs used are
flattering towards the
area and visually
engaging and will
therefore help
persuade readers
along with the article.
This feature page would be considered a
common convention of a regional magazine. This
is because many regional magazines include a
feature page which focuses on a local area.
The images included in the article help break up
the pages. They also help the reader visualise
the article, rather than just text. This makes it
more interesting and visually appealing to the
audience and therefore will attract more readers.
This article is very
informative which
shows the reader
It successful in
providing
information. This
links to the uses and
gratifications theory
of the idea of
‘surveillance’ as the
audience can gain
information about
Barcelona by
reading the article.

3. The use of alliteration as
well as it being the
largest piece of text in
the article draws more
attention to the heading.
There is also an
emphasis on ‘Barcelona’
as it is the only text
which is in blue and
therefore grabs the
attention of the reader
so that they are
immediately aware on
what the article is about.
This article is a common
convention for regional
magazines as it is
focusing on a local area.
The images used are
visually appealing as they
are bright, colourful and
help the article stand out.
They give the impression
that Barcelona is a vibrant
and exciting place, this will
appeal to the target
audience.
There is no clear colour scheme for this article as a range of colours are used,
white, black, blue, red and orange. This is an unusual convention for a
magazine, however may attract an audience as it is intriguing. It may also
reflect the house style of this magazine and their target audience. The red and
orange subheadings stand out against the white background, creating a clear
layout for the reader.
The images are spread across both pages and overlap each other. This
particular layout appears visually appealing and may therefore appeal to the
target audience of the magazine.
The article
focuses on
exciting events
taking place in the
area. This will
appeal to the
target audience as
it will help them
gain information
on a particular
area. The
information
provided by the
article creates a
sense of authority
over the reader as
the magazine is
knowledgeable
about information
the reader may
not be.

4. A simple and
conventional layout
has been used for this
feature page with
images in the first row
and text in the
second. This will
appeal to the target
audience as it will be
easy to read and
follow.
The majority of the
colours used are
natural as there is
mainly blue and green
used. This relates to
the theme of the
magazine as it
focuses on subjects
such as the
countryside and
therefore develops
the house style.
The images help
make the article
look more visually
appealing to the
audience rather
than there being
just text and helps
capture the
attention of the
reader. The images
used here also help
the reader develop
their understanding
of the article as
they share a strong
link as the article is
to do with the
countryside.
The pull quote is in
blue, which is the
only piece of blue
text in the article.
This helps it stand
out and will give the
reader insight into
the article. The pull
quote is used to
intrigue the reader to
what to find out more
information towards
the article.
The font used is in italics and gives an sophisticated appearance. This will appel
to the target audience as it will reflect their taste. The font may also establish the
texts ideology.
The article provides information on everyday activities to take part in, in the countryside. This
will appeal to the target audience as they are aiming to find out this particular information. This
relates to the uses and gratifications theory of ‘surveillance’ as the audience are able to gain
information they may have not been able to themselves.