The document outlines a 7-stage process for designing a magazine cover page in Photoshop. In stage 1, a solid black layer was created as the background. In stage 2, a title font was selected and variants were made. Stage 3 involved layering a subject photo and using brush tools to flatten it. Stage 4 added a catch phrase and issue details. Stage 5 placed mirrored subject photos for a surreal effect. Stage 6 applied photo filters and displacement. Stage 7 added the subject's name and processed text and photo to add depth and make elements stand out.