The document discusses draft designs for magazine covers and spreads. For the cover, the author considers using a simple design but feels it lacks information and looks bland. For the double page spread, the author likes how the design is well-organized and professional looking. The author also discusses a third cover design they prefer because the elements are spaced out and not overcrowded.

1. Draft-Flat Plan Design
Front cover
image
Masthead
Issue number
Date
Cover lines
Additional Cover
lines
Splash
skyline
Barcode

2. I would consider using this design for
my front cover because everything is
organized however the front cover
does looks bland and has a lack of
information which might not attract
my target audience because the front
cover of my magazine wont look
professional.

3. Draft-Flat Plan Design
Article Title
Main article
Drop cap
Mag name and page number
Image
Stan lee death
Image
Image

4. I would consider using this layout for
my double page spread because
everything looks well designed and well
thought out which makes the double
page spread look professional. This will
attract my target audience because the
pages will look professional and will
interest them because the design of
this layout allows for their to be
information anywhere on the page.

5. Draft-Flat Plan Design
Dominant
image
Masthead
Issue number
Date
Cover lines
Additional Cover
lines
skyline
Barcode
Sell Line
Price

6. The reason I like this draft layout of a
front cover for my magazine is because
everything is spaced out and nothing is
too close to each other. This would
make my front cover look professional
and would attract my target audience
because the front cover is not over
flooded with images and text.

7. Article Title
Main article
Drop cap
page number
Article Title
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
Dominant
image
I would consider using this design for my double page spread
because the design is well thought out and looks professional. It will
also attract my target audience because there is not too much text or
images.

8. Firstly, I used the shape creation
tool to create boxes to put my
text in because it will make the
text stand out.
Secondly, I used the text tool to create my article title
and I also used a website called da.font to find the
right font for the article title. The font I used is the one
I believe looks more professional and appropriate for
my target audience. I colored the text write because
red and white are the iconic colours of Spider-man
and that is who the article is based upon as well as the
front cover. The colour scheme is the same through
out the magazine to attract my target audience
because they will see
Spider-mans iconic colours. I also used the text tool to
add my page numbers in the bottom left and right of
my double page spread.
Thirdly, I added a black box at the top right of my
page using the shape tool and then added text
saying “exclusive” using the text tool. I done this to
attract my audience because when they flick
through the magazine they will see the exclusive
box at the top of the page which will interest them
in buying the magazine because its something only
this magazine will contain.
Then I added my sub-images onto my page and
began to layout the design for the article. The
images I used are primary images and are placed
around the article to attract the audience and
make they want to read the article based upon the
images.

9. Furthermore, I then added the text for the
article and then decided if I liked the look of
the layout. Which I didn't’t so I changed the
layout because my original layout I had didn't’t
look nice or professional for me and that is
shows below. The article contains a drop cap
to attract my target audience because it
stands out and will interest them and
encourage them to read the article because
they will want to know what its about.
I then start adding more black boxes using the shape
tool to make the text and image stand out and catch the
readers eye, making them interested in what's on the
page. The text within the black boxes contains a word
that fans of Stan lee would understand which would
make them emotional which will make them want to see
what else the page has to offer and it also creates a
special relationship between the reader and the
magazine.
Also I began to add screenshots of famous actors
paying tribute to Stan Lee which will attract my
audience because the actors I used were all characters
that played Stan lees heroes he created. Using these
specific actors will mean more to the fans of the
characters and of Stan lee which will create a
relationship between the magazine and the audience,
it will also make the reader interested in the rest of
the magazine because they will wonder what the rest
of the magazine contains and if they will have similar
interests to what they magazine is showing.
Finally, I added an overlay to use as my background and
I kept the one I first chose because I believe the
background could represent Stan lees death and the
light is the beginning of his new life and some of my
target audience might realize that and appreciate it
which might make them want to buy the magazine
more often. Also the background brings the double
page spread to life and adds colour which will catch the
eye of my audience if they flick through the magazine
because the colours used within the page make it stand
out. . I used an overlay because it gave my double page
spread background a more vibrant look rather than
using a gradient tool or the paint bucket to create a
background.

10. Firstly, I used the text box to type my
masthead onto my front cover and I used a
website called da.font to find a font I believe
looks right for my magazines name. Then I
used the ruler to create bleed lines for my
front cover because I want my magazine to
be printed which means up to a certain point
my front cover will be cut so I created
guidelines so none of my work will be cut off
when the magazine is printed.
Secondly, I added my dominant image and
positioned my masthead to where I want it
to be. Then I used the eraser to remove
parts of the masthead that was placed over
my dominant image to create an affect
where the dominant image is in front of the
masthead which means the dominant
image is more significant than the magazine
itself.
Thirdly, I added the price, issue number,
date and a skyline which will attract my
audience because a skyline will give the
audience a sneak peak at what's inside
the magazine. I also used da.font again to
find a more suitable font for my text that
was going to be used through out the
magazine.
Furthermore, I used the text tool again and
included more information however, I
created a colour scheme which will attract
my target audience because they will see
the iconic colours of my dominant image.
The sub-head is colour differently to make
the front cover look unique and attract my
target audience.

11. Comparison
• My magazine shares the same genre and target
audience as EMPIRE magazine and the reason my
magazine is different is because I don’t have sub-
images on my front cover, as I believe it interests
the audience more because if you just tell them
the information within the magazine they will be
more interested and persuaded to buy the
magazine rather than showing them a sneak peak
via an image because I believe that spoils the
mystery. Although both magazines do share some
of the same codes and conventions such as having
the dominant image appear over the mast-head
and having main sell lines take over a lot of the
page to stand out and interest the audience.
However I found adding a skyline challenging
because after the audience look at the masthead
and the dominant image normally they will see the
skyline, so I felt that the skyline had to pull my
audience in and persuade them to buy the
magazine which was difficult for me.

12. Final
Finally, I added cover lines to attract my audience and I
added secrets on set which will attract my audience
because they will want to know what the secrets are
and this will also give them something to talk about
and allows the audience to talk to others who like the
magazine creating relationships.

13. Peer Feedback
• Dillon- I like the red, white and black theme
because it links with your image on your front
cover which is spider-man. However, I don’t like
the the background on the double page spread.
• Emma-The front cover looks like a film review
magazine, I like the lighting effect behind
Spiderman and the tone you have set with your
choice of background colours also. Consider
moving your ‘free exclusive’ sell line away from the
dominant image. You might have used the word
‘exclusive’ a little too much. Consider including sub
images on your front cover also, maybe examples
of the posters. DPS – good overall layout have you
considered including some text with your screen
shots of tweets? Have you finished the article or
would it continue to another page, if it does not
finish consider including arrows to show that the
reader needs to turn the page to read more about
this article.

14. Experimentation
Firstly, I used the text box to type my masthead onto my front cover
and I used a website called da.font to find a font I believe looks right
for my magazines name. Then I used the ruler to create bleed lines
for my front cover because I want my magazine to be printed which
means up to a certain point my front cover will be cut so I created
guidelines so none of my work will be cut off when the magazine is
printed.
Secondly, I added my dominant image and positioned my masthead
to where I want it to be. Then added sub-images to interest and
engage the reader more by teasing them with images that are inside
the magazine.
Thirdly, I added the price, issue number, date and a skyline which
will attract my audience because a skyline will give the audience a
sneak peak at what's inside the magazine. I also used da.font again
to find a more suitable font for my text that was going to be used
through out the magazine.
Furthermore, I used the text tool again and included more information
however, I created a colour scheme which will attract my target
audience because they will see the iconic colours of my dominant
image. The sub-head is colour differently to make the front cover look
unique and attract my target audience.
Finally, I added cover lines to attract my audience and I added
secrets on set which will attract my audience because they will want
to know what the secrets are and this will also give them something
to talk about and allows the audience to talk to others who like the
magazine creating relationships.