The double page spread features a large image of singer Katy Perry taking up most of the space. The masthead is conventionally at the top of the pages and stretches across informing readers of downloads. Cover lines are in varying sizes, colors, and boldness to attract readers' attention. References to artists and their record labels suggest targeting fans familiar with current pop artists.

1. This skyline
conventionally
Front cover research
runs across the
The Masthead is conventionally
top of the
at the top of the page, and
page, and
stretches across the top of the
informs the
magazine. It is clear that this is
reader about a
an established magazine, as the
special attraction
entire masthead is not shown
– ‘free
due to the model placed in the
downloads!’
middle. The masthead is bold and
written in a capitalized black font,
The cover lines are
this creates simplicity and makes
written in a range of
the magazine look professional.
sizes and differs
The size of the masthead was
between boldness and
effective, as it is eye-catching
colours (black and pink)
without being too big, which
– this would attract
would allow the magazine to look
readers, by making the
cheap.
magazine eye-catching.
The cover lines give us a The main image is a longshot of a
sneak-peak of the popular musician ‘Katy Perry’ - this may
content of the magazine have been chosen as she appeals to a
, by keeping the large, commercial audience, and would
information short and help to increase sales of the magazine.
sweet. Also, references The main image overlaps the masthead
to artists and their of the magazine to highlight the central
record labels have been attraction of the magazine. The main
mentioned. This might image is presented conventionally, the
suggest that it aimed at long shot is big and eye-catching – with
fans who are familiar the model making full eye contact to
with current pop artists. engage the audience.
There is no bar code clear on
the magazine, this could be
allocated at the back of the
magazine.

2. Front cover research The cover lines are
placed under each
This masthead is unique as it other , this creates an
breaks conventions due to organised structure
the slanted angle it is and professional
presented on. The bold font appearance.
and bright colours of pink However, the colour
and yellow makes the scheme of pink, white
magazine eye-catching. This and yellow – evokes
gives the magazine an the attention towards
overall fun and informal girls rather than boys.
appearance , which could The cover lines are
indicate it is aimed at a neatly placed beside
young audience. the main image
without detracting
from it too much –
adding to the
professional quality of
the magazine.
The main cover line
is very large and a
mixture of white and
yellow coloured
font, this
immediately grabs
the audiences
attention . The
content is a feature
based on the
The bar code is clear popular artist (main
and conventionally at image) Rihanna.
the bottom. The price is
printed in rather small
font which could
indicate the magazine
is not cheap.

3. The masthead is
written in a white bold
capitalized font – this
provides clear branding
for the audience . The
‘s’ is written in a curly
italic font , this make s
the magazine look
more fun, which could
suggest it is for a
younger audience.
The main image is of a
popular singer ‘Selena
Gomez’ she is very
appealing to the
Main cover line
girly, teen market - which
is the target audience of
this magazine.
Cover lines
The bar code is clear
and conventionally at
the bottom. The price
is printed in rather
small font which could
indicate the magazine
is not cheap.

4. The masthead

5. Contents page research

7. The title ‘contents’
is written on three
lines

9. Double page spread research