This document discusses how the author's media product uses, develops, and challenges conventions of real magazines. The author summarizes how their magazine front cover, contents page, and double page spread adhere to typical magazine conventions such as including a masthead, coverlines, images, and columns for text. However, the author also developed some conventions by modifying established formats. For example, using a star shape instead of circle for offers or adding descriptions to the "further listening" section. Additionally, the author made unconventional choices like using a solid color background, adding a "picture of the week," and including a vinyl image and QR code on the contents page to challenge norms. In conclusion, the author aimed to create a magazine that fits