The magazine cover uses design elements to draw attention to Miley Cyrus as the exclusive cover story. A large headline proclaims "Miley Cyrus" as the main attraction, while her provocative photo takes up most of the cover space using the rule of thirds. Although the Rolling Stone masthead is blocked by the image, its fame means readers will recognize it without seeing the name. The blurred background and placement of additional text also keeps the focus on Miley Cyrus as the headline star.

1. Masthead
Main Image
direct address
Background Bar code/Price/Date
Main Headlines
Rule Of thirds
Mast Head: The masthead Rollingstone
is in big red writing at the top of the
page which draws the audience’s
attention because it’s such a bold cover.
However the image of Miley Cyrus is
blocking the masthead suggesting that
because the magazine’s so famous that
the audience don’t need to see the
name to know what magazine it is.
Main Headlines: The main headline of
this magazine is Miley Cyrus due to the
word exclusive being above it. This tells
the audience that Miley has spoken to
Rolling stone specifically which is why is
exclusive. The main headline text is also
bigger than the rest of the headlines
which suggest this is the main
attraction, drawing the audience’s
attention.
Main Image: The main image uses the
rule of thirds pulling the audience’s
attention to the image and nowhere
else. Miley Cyrus is the only image used
on the front cover also telling the
audience that she’s the main focus of
this month’s magazine. The image is
quite provocative as well also attracting
the audience.
Bar code/Price/Date: The bar code is
essential and it appears on all
magazines. The bar code is usually
found at the bottom of the magazine
however in some circumstances it can
be found else wear due to space. The
date and price can always be found
were the bar code is just to make it
easier for the audience.
Background: The background for this
magazine is blurred which makes the
audience focus more on Miley once
again emphasising how important she is
to this again.