1. The document describes the process of designing a magazine front cover for a rock music magazine. Large images and bold fonts were used to attract attention and represent the genre. Orange and black were used as main colors to create a distinctive style. 2. Key details like headlines, story descriptions and logos were organized into columns for clarity. Quotes and images were incorporated to highlight stories and bands. Different fonts and sizes were chosen to emphasize important elements while keeping the design cohesive. 3. Legal and production details like the barcode and issue number were added discretely to meet requirements without distracting from the central content. Overall, an organized and stylistically consistent cover was created through strategic use of images, colors,

1. FRONT COVER ANALYSIS
HOW I COMPLETED MY MAGAZINE FRONT COVER

2. 1…
Firstly, I added the main and only image for my front cover. I set it to the size I wanted; using a very large
image allows the focus to be on the models and give a representation of what genre my magazine is. I left a
small space above and below the image as I am incorporating colour later on in my production; I used this
image as the female model has a strong focus and bold features. This attracts the audience and appeals to
both male and females (the beauty myth allows females to be attracted to this image).

3. 2…
I then added three, block colour banners to my magazine. I used two, one thick and one thin, at the top of the
image and a thin banner at the bottom of the image. The different thickness’ create a contrast. I used orange for
one banner as this creates a house colour for my magazine and adds a ‘pop’ of colour; this has connotations of
happiness and fierceness. I also used black, this colour has connotations of power and rock and creates a colour
scheme for my magazine. I used banners as they create a unique look.

4. 3…
I included a quotation at the bottom of my magazine, I used an edgy font as it represents the rock genre and will
be used in my contents page. This creates a house brand for my magazine. I used an orange colour as it remains
the colour scheme and adds brightness to the front cover, it also stands out against the image. I included who the
quotation was said by underneath the actual quote, I used a white colour as it has connotations of perfection and
‘new beginnings’. It contrasts with the orange used above. I used a simple font as it makes the text easy to read,
as well as not drawing attention away from the quotation.

5. 4…
I then added the main storyline headlines on either side of my magazine, I used two different fonts as it creates an
exciting theme for my front cover and represents the two different bands. I used the same font for “Royal Blood” as I
used for the quotation, this remains a house brand for my magazine and keeps the page organised. I included a new
font for “Two”; this font is slightly grunge and has a faded effect. I used orange and white as it keeps my colour scheme
occurring and allows the front cover to look more professional. I used a large font size as this allows the text to be
easily seen, it represents the title for the storylines and creates a bold impression. I used a column structure as it allows
the page to be kept organised and makes it easier for the audience to read.

6. 5…
I incorporated three, white rectangles below my main storyline. I used this effect as it allows text to be visible against
the dark background image and creates a unique, punk effect. I used white as it remains with my colour scheme and is
vibrant against the image; I used different sizes for the rectangles as they will have a different amount of text. I used the
same column structure as it keeps the text in an orderly pattern and allows it to be read easier .

7. 6…
I then included the text for both of my storylines, I used the same font as this remains a theme for my
front cover and allows the page to look more organised. I used a black, small font for the “Two” text as it
stands out against the white text background and does not take the emphasis away from the actual
storyline. I used a larger, orange text for the “Royal Blood” storyline as this adds a vibrancy to this column
of text. The text is also bigger as it is another quotation and is a key part to this storyline.

8. 7…
I included a small Leeds Festival logo, underneath the storyline for “Royal Blood”; I remained a column structure to keep
the page organised. I used a small image size as it does not take emphasis away from the main storylines however is still
noticeable to the reader. I included a small description of what and why the logo was there underneath the image; I
used a small, simple font. This font has been used previously on my front cover, creating a house brand, this makes it
easy to read and does no put emphasis on the text. I used white as it remains my colour scheme and allows the text to
be visible against the dark background image.

9. 8…
I included a smaller storyline, using the same font I used for the storyline “Two”. By using a white font, I was able to add a
glowing effect and create a mysterious, punk look to my front cover. I used an orange outer glow against the white text,
these colours contrast each other and remain the colour scheme for my magazine. I used a column structure as it allows
the text to be read easier and keeps the page looking organised, it also makes the page appear more professional. I used
a smaller font as this is not one of my main storylines.

10. 9…
I then added a small piece of text to explain what the storyline was about, I used an orange font as it creates a colour
scheme for my magazine and allows the text to stand out against the background. I used a small font size as it does not
draw attention away from the storyline and does not make the page seem cluttered and unorganised, I also used the
same font that I previously used on my front cover. The simple font allows the text to be read easily and creates a house
brand for my magazine.

11. 10…
I included the title of my magazine, I put this behind the main image as this is a typical magazine convention and
does not cover the models’ faces. I used a different font as opposed to the fonts previously used on my front cover,
this emphasises the title and creates a unique look for my magazine. The font I used has a grunge, quirky effect and
reflects the genre and personality of my magazine. I used a very large font therefore it can be easily seen and
recognised by the audience, I also used an orange colour as it links to my colour scheme and allows the title to be
visible against the dark background colour.

12. 11…
I finally added the legal requirements to my magazine front cover. I included the barcode, price, date and issue number
at the top right corner of the top banner. I used a small size for the text and the barcode image so that they do not draw
emphasis away from the main front cover however are still visible to the reader. I used a white colour for the text as it
allows it to be seen against the black background and remains my colour scheme.