The document discusses the layout and design of a magazine double page spread. The main image of Lady Gaga is placed on the left page taking up the full page, while the text is on the right page. A large red 'L' is placed over the text page to draw attention and balance the design. The masthead is situated discreetly in the top right corner. The image uses black and white to match the simple text and create a classy feel. Overall the design follows a symmetrical layout with the image drawing attention before leading the eye to the text.

1. Design balance/symmetry
Main image
Masthead
text
House style
Rule of thirds
Guttenberg design
the main image is situated
on the left hand page and
is given the entire page
where as the text is placed
on the other, the large red
‘L’ to represent the star
Lady gaga draws attention
to the text side and makes
it more interesting, thus
balancing out the two
pages. The three text
columns are aligned
vertically to the image to
create an organised
appearance.
The mast head isn't a
main focus in the pages
design and is situated in
the top right corner, not
the main point of focus, it
is written in two different
fonts and doesn’t stand
out too much compared
to the vibrant ‘L’ on the
page.
the text on the page is a classic times new roman
and is small, black and nothing fancy. It almost
appears as a background with the bright red ‘L’ that
is layered over the top of the text to signify the
artists initial , the text is aligned in the normal
three column rule and focus’ more on the
information rather than the appearance it gives.
the main image is edited with a black and
white effect which matches the text on the
opposite page and gives a more classy feel
to the photograph in contrast to her naked
state. The star is giving direct address to
the camera which draws more attention to
the image . The full page image has a more
artistic approach compared to other double
page images and shows a more mature and
sultry side to Lady gaga.
The colours featured in
the design follow Q’s
house style of black,
white and red and the
simple design (right side
full page image and left
page text with artists
initial in red layered over
the top) follows other
double page spread
layouts of the issues at
this time.
The main image itself is
central to its page but if
looked at as one, the
image is positioned on
the left hand side,
instead of central,
creating a more
interesting composition
for the reader and
allows Lady gaga to be
the main focus for this
page.
The Guttenberg design is followed In this
design being that the left hand side is the first
focus of the reader which is where the main
image is positioned. And then leading to the
bottom left where the L leads diagonally from
the main image.
Yves Robinson

2. Design balance/symmetry
Main image
Masthead
text
House style
Rule of thirds
Guttenberg design
The main image is placed
on the right hand side of
the double page in an
informal way taking up part
of the right in a diagonal.
The text and mast head is
shaped around the image
of the artists and there is
little negative space left.
The black, white and grey
colours give the layout a
sense of completion and
balance the heavy use of
image with the bold text on
the left.
The mast head is in a black
sans serif font fitting with the
colour scheme used. And is
shaped in a way that is bold
and easy to read around the
main image, yet stands out
against the paler grey
background. They have used
slight exaggeration to draw
attention to the artists and the
page.
The main bodies of text are again in black fitting
with the colour scheme yet are much smaller and
fainter compared to the mast head which it is
aligned under and main image that it is shaped
around. They have use of a kicker and a drop cap to
follow the classic article style. The text isn't a main
focus in the first appearance of the page and fills
negative space
The main image is edited in black and white
and follows the colour scheme of the page.
The colours give a much more mature and
classy feel to the page. Even though the
artists isn't giving a direct address, her eyes
are still a main focus in the image. The
edges of her hair are out of focus and give
a softer finish to the image as it blends in to
the text on the left hand side.
Although non of the rolling
stones double pages have
the exact same layout,
there are similar designs
with a black and white
theme. The style of layout
and design seem to vary to
suit each artists and in this
case, it gives a classy,
elegant and old fashioned
approach to design, like
the artists music and
image
The main image is placed
to the left of the double
page and goes over the
middle of the page,
following the rule of thirds
and giving a more
interesting composition
for the reader. It also
makes the main image the
first focus of the reader
and gives importance to
the artists.
The mast head is placed in the top left hand
corner which follows this design rule in that that
section of the page is the first place the reader
looks. It then leads to the artists face to the left
and slightly below the mast head, and then to the
text in the bottom right. Making the design more
appealing and easy to the eye
Yves Robinson