This document analyzes the layout and design elements of a double page magazine spread featuring an artist. The main elements discussed include the large central image of the artist, their name in a large masthead to attract attention, photo credits, a drop cap to guide the eye, pull quotes to entice readers, text split into sections by topic in different colors, and page numbers to indicate position in the magazine. These elements are used to effectively organize information and grab readers' attention through visual design that reflects the artist and genre of music.
2. Main image - This is a key element in the double page as
the image will be showing the main artist. Nicki Minaj is seen
wearing a fun, goofy outfit and this reflects the pop genre. She is
also seen wearing bright pink lipstick which links to the colour
theme of the magazine.
Artists name (masthead) - As you can see
the artists name is bright and bold so it’ll
attract their attention. This tells the
audience what the main article is going to
be about.
Credit - this will
inform the reader
who took the
photo, this is seen
is most
magazines.
Drop cap - is
effective as this
capture the
readers
attention. They
also add visual
strength onto
the page.
Pull quote - This
is normally a
key phrase to
entice the
readers into the
main article or
highlight a
certain topic.
Box out - This is
used to catch
the readers
attention to the
quote, to make
it stand out.
Page number - This is usually placed on
the bottom of the corners of the pages,
this is to inform the reader where they are
on the magazine.
Text content and layout - The main article is split into different
sections according to different topics, this makes it organised so
the reader can easily read each section. The double page also
has a colour theme using pinks and black. The pink makes it
look exciting and vibrant which reflects the artist and the music
genre.
3. Artists name (masthead) - The artists
name is in italics so that it stands out from
the rest and is in a bigger sized font to
capture the audiences attentionMain image:
Medium close up
is taken. Since
she’s a new artist
they have shown
her face so that it
will catch the
readers attention
so they can
remember her
features
Text content and layout - The main article is split and is colour
co ordinated so the orange are the questions and the black is
the answers Jessie J has given. This makes it clear so they
reader will know what she is on about.
Drop cap - This is used as a guide so the
audience knows where to start reading in
the article. This adds visual effect onto
the article
Image: A medium
long shot is
shown on the
bottom right
corner to show the
audience her
appearance and
her style. This
photo promotes
her fame as she
has won an
award.
Page number - to show what page the
reader is on so they know how far
they have read in the magazine
