The document analyzes the layout and design of several magazine double-page spreads. It notes that the first spread uses a black and white color scheme with gold accents to create an edgy look that matches the article's topic. The main text is situated in a single column for a neat, professional appearance. Images and text are also well-balanced across the two pages. The second spread effectively separates text into columns and uses different fonts and sizes to guide the reader. However, the third spread is less effective with a wide image, small hard-to-read text in multiple columns, and a lack of energy. Based on this analysis, the conclusion is that the first two spreads are better designed with readable text sizes, column

1. Double Page
Spread Analysis
BY HANNAH SILVER

2. The Black and white
colour scheme ,with gold
used to highlight the
important pieces of text,
creates a edgy look to the
page. This supports the
article as the article is
about ‘Neil Young’s
career crises’ which could
contain some dark and
deep moments therefore
if colourful, bold and
powerful colours were
used, this would effect the
emotional theme this
page gives with the use of
the black and white.
A typical convention
of a double page
spread, is a enlarged
first letter of the article
The photo shoot has
clearly been well thought
out and planned so that
every aspect of the
image conveys a different
message about the artist
while still relating to the
article.
The main block of text in the
article is all situated in one
single column, giving the
double-page spread a
more sophisticated,
professional look rather
than text being randomly
placed all over the two
pages and it appearing
messy and unorganised
The layout of the double page spread
works well as it creates a equal balance
of text and pictures associating with the
article. To many pictures may be to
overpowering for some readers, and
too much text may result in the readers
finding it too much to read and boring
Contains the page number at
the bottom left hand side of the
page. This helps the reader
identify what page it is
The font and text size
has been alternated
throughout the page
to create a some
excitement to the
page

3. Colour scheme of
black, white and blue
associates well with
the page, helping
keep a sophisticated
look to the page by
not using to many
colours that could
portray a trashy and
overpowering
identity.
Well designed and
laid out with the
majority of the two
pages covered by
the single close up
shot of the band, with
all members making
eye contact with the
reader, showing
importance and
grabbing the
reader’s attention.
The random blue
streaks and squares
draw out some of the
attention to the page
which negatively
affects the double
page spread The text has be formed in to two columns with a fine black line to
The text looks like it has
been crammed in and
the font size chosen is
very small, making it
difficult for the reader
to read.
help separate the two columns. Also, certain parts of the text have
been altered to grab the reader’s attention, for example the title is
in a different style and size to the rest of the page to draw the
reader in. Further down in the article, the editor has highlighted a
quotes from one of the members of the band. This is because the
reader is more likely to read these parts of the page first, therefore
these parts of the text have been altered as they’re likely to make
the reader want to read the rest of the article.
Again, the editor has
enlarged and
coloured the first
letter of the text which
is a typical convention
of a double page
spread

4. This double page spread
is different to the previous
two in terms of its layout.
The wide shot image
covers the whole two
pages with a quoted text
position to the left of the
two pages. I do not feel
that this layout is as
effective as the previous
two.
Text split into three
columns, positioned
at the bottom right
of the page. The text
is also in very small
writing and coloured
white, which makes it
incredibly difficult to
read as not only is it
very small, it also
clashes with the
white background
The overly large quote
taken from the article on
the opposite page,
provides the readers with
something to be drawn
into without having to
read the whole article.
The overall
perspective of the
magazine is bland. It
heavily relies on the
quote to draw
readers in as the
article itself and the
image appear very
boring and lacks
energy
Incudes a website in
which readers can
access more news and
information which
offers a extended
element to the double
page spread unlike the
other two.
The group are dressed in an
appropriate way relevant to
the text. However, their body
language and overall
positioning of themselves looks
awkward

5. Conclusion
By analysing these three magazine double page spread, it has given
me a strong insight in how the layouts are very significant in portraying
the right impression on the readers. In order for me to do this, I need to
use columns to present my text , make it a readable size and use
appropriate styled fronts to ensure it is neat and professional. I have
also come to the conclusion of using a layout similar to the first two
double page spread’s. The reason for this being because I feel that
these two are the better laid out and contain better images relating to
the text which I think is very important when it comes to producing a
effective double page spread.