When constructing their product, the author learned new technologies like using a DSLR camera to take photos for their magazine and Photoshop tools like the Magnetic Lasso to edit images. They also learned how to use effects like Drop Shadow, Color Overlay, and Stroke to style magazine text. From their preliminary task to the final product, the author gained knowledge around magazine conventions and layouts from research. They also improved their Photoshop and interviewing skills. The research helped the author create a double page spread that better fit the style of a music magazine.