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The focus group discussed preferences for the name, design, and logo for a new music magazine. Scott preferred "Modern Music" as the title since it referred to the modern music genre. Nicole liked "New and Now" as the title since it was catchy and indicated new music. Nicole also thought one logo stood out more with a unique glow effect. Matt felt another logo looked the coolest and fit best with an alternative music theme. Kieran felt one font was most eye catching and professional compared to the others.
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- 2. What name and design of magazine would you prefer? And why?
- 3. Theses were my initials ideas
- 4. Focus group findings “I like this one as the title makes references to the fact it is modern music that the magazine is covering and it appeals to the audience” Scott “‘New and Now’ preferred title name as it is catchy and shows that it is new music” Nicole “Best font, very loud and clean has a glow and effect which is different” Nicole “My favourite logo is this one as it is instantly stands out more than the other logos. It also looks the ‘coolest’ and fits with the theme of alternative music” Matt “The font is eye catching, I feel as if the font is a lot more professional than the rest. Considering the context of the magazine and its intents, it stands out in comparison to the rest and the dark but not overly dark is the perfect shade with the outline” Kieran