The document discusses the student's research, planning, time management, and technical skills related to creating a magazine production project. Regarding research, the student analyzed front covers and double page spreads in detail, learning techniques for color, layout, and theme. However, the research focused mainly on film/TV magazines and could have benefited from examining a wider range of genres. Planning through style sheets and a proposal helped determine design elements and audience. However, time management was poor - too much spent on characters and articles instead of production. Technical skills with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign were developed in creating characters, backgrounds and layouts, applying filters and effects for realism and impact.