The DJ magazine cover features a large cut-out graphic of featured artists layered over the minimal masthead to stand out from the background. While the selling line "Living and breathing dance music!" is difficult to see in faint white font initially, it is layered over the graphic to draw more attention. This issue advertises a free gift CD on the cover and at the top of the magazine, replacing promotional buttons to avoid overcrowding. The cover uses consistent colors, fonts, and graphic elements to draw the eye to the main artistic image.