The document discusses how the author's media product of a Hip Hop Jazz magazine both used conventions from real magazines as well as challenged some conventions. Specifically: - The front cover took inspiration from "XXL" magazine's layout while also using bright colors associated with Hip Hop Jazz. - The contents page followed conventions like images and patterns but featured more creative CD and concert photos. - The double page spread imitated features of real music magazine spreads but challenged conventions with its unique focus on Hip Hop Jazz. The author researched magazine conventions to make the product feel authentic but also had to challenge conventions due to the niche genre with few examples to directly follow. Overall conventions were both used and challenged to create