The document analyzes the layout, design elements, and conventions used in a magazine double page spread. Key points include: - The heading is large and stands out to draw attention and indicate what the pages will cover. - Columns, images, subheadings, and lines are used to structure information and make it easy for the reader to navigate through the spread. - Color schemes, font styles, sizing, bolding and underlining are employed to draw attention to important details and guide the reader through the text. - Conventions like page numbers and positioning of elements make the spread familiar and user-friendly for readers.

1. Double Page
Spread

2. Heading stands out, largest text on the page and
is eye catching, it tells the audience what is going
to be on the page, is in a conventional place (top
left). The colour stands out
from the rest of the text
and also is prominent
against the white
background.
Columns are neat and
tidy, have a conventional
structure. Easily seen
against the white
background, this is
appealing to the reader
because they can easily
navigate through the
page and see information
well.
Images, show the reader
more information of each
article, gives them a small
insight, this is enticing and
will interest the reader.
The images are mostly
bunched up together, this
means the reader can
easily see all imagery, this
makes it easy for the
reader to navigate through
the spread.
Page numbers are conventional, allow the reader to easily navigate through the magazine. Having
Absolute at the bottom of the page, keeps the name in mind, this however this isn’t a typical
convention of regional magazines.
The subheading, run in the
colour scheme, the colour
may suggest a more
female audience. The
subheadings stand out
against the black text and
the white background,
having them underlined
allows them to be easily
seen by the reader and
helps the audience to
navigate quickly.
Lines separate articles, makes it easy for
the reader to navigate and read each
article.

3. Heading is eye catching, stands out on the page as
the text is large. The black and blue stands out
against the white, the title draws attention. Placed
conventionally at
the top left corner.
Black, blue and white colour scheme. Blue draws attention to the more
important information, creates questions for the reader, they want to
know more. White creates contrast and allows text to stand out.
Conventional
columns, text is
easy to read,
stands out against
the white
background.
The images are bunched together, this is a conventional way to place
imaging. The images also have labelling on them which allows the reader
to easily connect the articles and navigate through the spread.
Subheadings make it
easy for the reader
to navigate round
the page, draws the readers
attention as it is in larger
text. The blue headings draw
more attention.
The date is placed
underneath the
heading, this is
unconventional for
a double page
spread.
Page numbers are
a conventional
feature of a double
page spread, allow
the reader to
navigate through
the magazine
easily.

4. Heading is large,
stands outs against
the background. Text
is all in lower case
letters, this goes
against conventions
The multiple images
show variety within
the magazine, they all
allow a glimpse more
information to the
reader on each
article, this will entice
the reader.
Not all text is aligned in
straight line, this
therefore goes against
normal conventions, this
gives it an unstructured
appearance. Columns
however are separated
into articles, which
allows the reader to
easily navigate
Simple colour scheme
allows the text to stand
out against the
background. It also means that
the images stand out as well.
Page numbers allow easy navigation for
the reader, the placing is conventional
Red and yellow text stands out as it sticks out from the colour scheme.
Shows the reader it is important, the text stands out and makes the
readers ask questions and wants to know more.
Larger image draws
attention, stands
out and shows
importance.
‘regulars’ tells the
reader what the
page is.

5. The large image grabs the readers
attention, shows importance as it is the
largest image on the page.
Subheadings stand
out, with the larger
font, the subheadings
allow the reader to
easily navigate and
clearly see and
separate information.
Heading lets the readers know what the page is giving information on, having it in
the top right hand corner means it is easy to see. It also means the reader can
quickly navigate through the magazine.
Having multiple images
shows more information
on each article, allows
the reader to visually
see what they are
reading, this entice the
readers to know more
and interest the reader.
Having multiple images
also shows variety.
Page numbers and name of magazine being at the bottom of the page is a convention
of the magazines, means the reader can easily navigate. Magazine title is repeated
which means it sticks in the readers mind.
Columns are mostly
conventionally laid out
in a structured straight
line format from left to
right. This allows the
audience to read easily.
Italic font used
shows importance
of the certain text,
draws attention to
the text.
The font used tends
to be serif which
suggests an older
audience.

6. Title is in large text,
stands out against the
rest of the text and
stands out against the
background. The font
is serif which shows it
is sophisticated and
possibly for an older
audience.
The date allows the reader to stay up to date with the current
issues, this is informative for the reader.
Numbers allow the
reader to easily see
different articles and
means they can easily
navigate through the
magazine.
The colour scheme is
simple, which is typical
for a magazine, the plain
white background
means that the text and
images stands out. The
orange colouring
highlights the important
information, which
draws the readers
attention.
Subheadings are in larger
text and underlined
which shows importance,
makes them more
prominent, this is the
same for the bolder
writing. This makes it
easier for the reader to
see.
Range of images,
shows variety and
follows conventions
of having multiple
image. The images
show the reader what
is inside, enticing.
Stands out from the colour scheme and is easily seen by
the reader. This is helpful to the reader. Page numbers – informative.

7. Title is large and bold,
which is conventional
for a title as it means
it stands out and
draws attention to it.
The title is also
conventionally placed
at the top of the page
and therefore is
noticeable.
Reminds you who the
publishers are – awareness.
Date allows the reader to stay up to date
and caught up with issues.
Colour scheme is
simple and sticks with
a conventional white
background which
allows the images and
text to stand out. The
orange and red
highlights information
on the page and draws
attention to it.
Most text on the page
is serif, however
important information
is bolder which shows
importance and stands
out on the page.
Page numbers are informational
for the reader – easy to navigate.
Shows information
to the reader.
Subheadings are in larger text and underlined which means
they stand out to the reader, show the reader key information.
Multiple images show
the reader an insight
into key articles, they
show variety and are
enticing for the
reader. Various shots
– long/close distance.
Numbers are
informative to the
reader. Easy
navigation.