Mixmag magazine maintains consistency across issues in their contents pages through repetitive layout conventions. These include sections and articles introduced with titles and brief introductions, a combination of text and images, page numbers paired with images, and consistent fonts and colors. The issue number is prominently displayed at the top right, while the word "Contents" stands out in bold and white text on a black background. A large main image is usually framed on the left side to catch readers' attention. Headings are only a few words followed by short explanations, and the contents are laid out in two columns on either side of the central image, without overlapping it.

1. Contents Page Overview
Mixmag manages to create and keep up with its brand identity and
sustain a connection throughout each issue of their magazine
through their repeated usage of layout within their contents pages.
Even each contents page of every issue of Mixmag is different, they
all look very alike. This is due to the fact that through use of
repetitive layout, they have set up and maintained their own
conventions, like for example, sections, articles introduced with title
and brief introduction, a combination of text and image, page
numbers in conjunction with images, with the brand identity of the
music magazine being sustained through the styles of font and
colour.
We see that the issue number/date is positioned at the top of the
page, to the right and that the word ‘Contents’ is prominent, as it lets people know it is actually the
contents page where they can find out more details. It is written in bold, capitals, also the colour
white contrasts against the black background. This makes it stand out to the audience so that it can
be read clearly.
The main image on the contents page suggests it will be the main, most
important story in the magazine. It is usually positioned in the middle or
towards the side of the page. It is framed by the rest of text and
captioned.Where the main image is placed is a key factor in their
similarity; with the exception of two contents pages, the main image
tends to be placed on the left hand side of the page; this is to catch the
readers eye as it is the first thing they will see when they open the front
cover. This may attract them to a certain feature which also appeared on
the front cover and so it may also be for convenience purposes.
The magazine logo can be seen in
the top left corner of the contents page, which keeps with its
brand identity. The page numbers start at the left, with them
being before the heading. The numbers at a different colour
and font from the heading also, this makes them stand out.
The headings are only either a few words, and then it is
followed by a short line explaining more about the article that
has been specified. The contents is laid out into two columns,
they are side to side of the main image. They never overlap of
cover the image, however. The font is usually around the size
of 11pt, with the numbers being bigger and obviously the
‘Contents’ title as well.

2. Another feature which distinguishes the contents pages is the use of the smaller images; Mixmag
don’t tend to include any of these on the front cover which helps to maintain their casual and trendy
image. However, they do appear on some of the contents pages, which suggest that Mixmag isn’t
afraid to disrupt the flow ofrunning conventions and likes to switch up their style sometimes, just
like their readers. The use of more images within the contents page also helps to make the first page
of the magazine more visually appealing and makes it more attention grabbing and interesting.