2. A periodical publication in print and digital format is usually referred
to as a Magazine. Magazines are usually financed by advertisements
and prepaid subscriptions. Published on a regular basis, magazines
contain an assortment of content related to sports, education,
business, fashion, design, politics, entertainment, etc.
WHAT IS A MAGAZINE?
3. Magazine Design plays an integral role in increasing the
adhesion of a magazine.
Let’s take a look at how you can create the perfect
Magazine that flies off the stands!
4. COVER DESIGNS
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An attention grabbing cover is the
most important aspect for
promoting a magazine to readers
while inviting them to dive deeper
into the content.
Displaying typefaces with shades of
colour contrast and a tinge of
creativity is best suited for an
attention grabbing magazine cover.
Allowing the images to seamlessly
interlace with typography is also an
amazing technique of making a
cover appear 3D.
5. SINGLE SHADE
OF COLOUR
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Most of the effective magazine
designs use colour quite
sparingly, provoking a simple pop
of bold colours.
Teaming a single strong colour
with with black and white
photography or monochrome
text looks stunning. At times,
bright typography, banners and
dividers offer an edgy look to the
magazine as well. The key here is
to use one strong colour and use
it sparingly.
6. ILLUSTRATED
GRAPHICS
Apart from the usual magazine covers,
an illustrative cover can appear unique
and super-stylish which is also a great
choice for tech, arts and design
themed magazines. Flat graphics are
in trend and easy to create, offering a
design-forward look to the magazine.
Vector graphics are a great way to
express abstract yet fantastic
concepts. Vectors are usually the most
preferred choice of design elements
for fashion and lifestyle niche
publications.
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7. GO MINIMAL
Sometimes the biggest challenge
while designing a magazine lies in
making the design appear as
aspirational and simple as possible.
Most of the magazines adopt the
minimalist look by experimenting
with the positioning of the main
image. The images are placed in
slightly off centred positions offering
a subtle and meaningful look to the
entire layout.
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8. THE MAIN FOCUS
Highlighting stunning photographs as the
main focus in a magazine is the best way
to promote.
This is because people in general tend to
buy magazines that have a mesmerising
image on the cover with the text playing a
secondary role. Dedicating an entire page
or spread to a single image is a fantastic
idea as well.
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9. A well designed magazine will have
elements of consistency spread across
the entire content. This thematic
design basically contains the hallmark
of a professional and carefully
considered magazine.
A strong themed magazine template
introduces a few key elements on the
cover which are carried forward across
the inside pages.
STYLE THEME
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10. Yes please!
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