The image on the left page shows Lady Gaga in a sultry pose wearing minimal clothing to draw the reader's attention. The photo is placed centrally from a low angle to make it seem like she is looking down at the viewer. The large red 'L' on the right page complements the black and white image and catches the reader's eye. There is little other text or images, creating intrigue for the reader to learn more.

1. The image on the left hand page and the
large red ‘L’ sign on this page are the two
main centres of visual interest on this
page. The image used is edited in black and
white, which matches the small print font
and white background on the recto page.
Lady gaga is pulling a very sultry pose in
this photo, and using a necklace and her
hands to cover up her body. This is
stereotypical of the male gaze, for example
from the way her lips are slightly parted
and she is wearing minimal clothing. This
may be done to lure the reader in and
draw attention to the image. The image is
placed central of the page and is taken
from a low angle, so that it looks like Lady
Gaga is looking down on us looking at the
image. There is quite a lot of negative
space in the background of this photo
which creates a minimalistic design but
which also allows our full attention to be
drawn to the image (CVI).
The double page spread has no main title. The only
information presented is the A4 picture of lady
Gaga on the left hand page and her name which is
displayed in the right hand top corner of the recto
page. This is effective as it creates some intrigue
for the readers. It does not give away any
information unless the reader reads on. However
the large picture suggests that there may be some
sexual content in the writing which may entice
readers without having to use a title. Again, this
adds to the minimalistic design of the page.
The large ‘L’ covers a large proportion of the right hand page of the double page
spread. The colour compliments the image in the fact that it could represent the
idea of danger and women’s sexuality. It also matches with the general colour
scheme of ‘Q’ magazine and is a way of reinforcing the brand of the magazine
through each of the pages. Without this on the page, it would be quite dull and
boring to look at but the use of a vibrant read catches the readers eye and draws
them into the text which is displayed over the ‘L’.
A drop cap is also used within the main body of the text. The alleys between the columns of writing are quite
narrow and therefore it helps to arrange the text and allows the reader to follow the text more clearly. It is also
another feature used to help to draw the readers eye to the page, it stands out in what is otherwise quite a lot of
small and clustered writing on the page.

2. This double page spread is slightly
different to the other two I have
looked at. Whereas the others
have had one main image located
on the left hand page, this has the
main image on the right hand
page, along with several other
images in the top half, spread
across both pages and across the
gutter of the two pages. The centre
of visual interest would be mainly
the image on the right hand page
as this image is in colour, for
example the dress Solange is
wearing is a vibrant red. Whereas
the images that are distributed
across the two pages and gutter
have been edited to a black and
white effect, which matches with
the text and negative space in
white which surrounds the images.
The text is also distributed across
the two pages.
There is also a block quote
which is displayed in a bold
black font, which differs from
the small print font. This stands
out to the reader and
immediately draws in our
attention. It also gives the
reader a flavour of what the
rest of the article may be about.
There are lines which
separate the images at the
top from the text at the
bottom are also interesting.
They create contrast on the
page and make the page
more interesting for the
reader to look at. They also
compliment the pictures at
the top which are in black and
white and the negative white
space in the background of
these photos.

3. This double page spread fits the conventions of vibe magazine by presenting the image on the left hand page of the
double page spread. The colours used in the image are reciprocated in the text on the right hand page. The image
also fits the conventions of the magazine, as it does not make up the whole background of the left hand page, but
has a coloured background behind the main image, like on the cover page for Vibe that I analysed. The colours that
Bruno Mars is wearing means that he almost becomes part of the background. It also draws our main focus of
attention to his face, where the green background fades into a lighter colour.
This page has a minimalistic design, the right hand page is kept very simple, the
text has a formal layout which is arranged into columns, and the colours used
match those in the image on the left hand page. There is no additional images
on the page or anything that immediately catches our attention, but instead the
layout is kept simple and is easy to follow.
The main headline of the double page spread is presented in a different font to the rest of the text on the page. It also
seen in colours which match those used in the image and background of the image on the left hand page of the double
page spread. This adds to the minimalistic design of the magazine, there is no colour clashes which make the page look
really brash or bold.
The alleys between the columns of writing are kept quite short so that
space for possible text is not wasted; however they are still kept large
enough so that different sections of the writing can be distinguished
between.