The document summarizes the key design elements of a magazine contents page. It notes that the page uses a plain background to make the main image of an artist stand out. The contents are organized into two columns for easy reading and navigation. A variety of fonts are used to make the page look formal and unique. The main image is the focal point, with other elements arranged around it.

2. The colour scheme for the contents page is really effective as the
whole page is black and white and the only bit of colour is the red
heart, which is placed on the body of the artist.
Contents has been written in a
unique which is linked very
much to vibe as they do this
style in all they’re magazines.
Also as the font is in bold black
font it is easier catch the readers
eye because the background is
plain,
The main reason why vibe
used such a plain and basic
background is because they
want the heart and the artist to
stand out more.
Not only has the vibe thought about the
music they also thought about the
fashion side as well as they have the
fashion section in the magazine. They
have got the artist in the main image to
wear something that is in fashion at the
moment and the target audiences.
The fonts used for the different
sections of the magazine make
the page look more fancy and
formal
There are a variety of fonts used
and this makes the page look
more unique and professional.
Direct eye
contact
The word has been rearranged to
fit around the artist main image
which shows how important the
main image is in this contents
page.
The 2 separate sections are easily
identifiable because they have to
different sub headings which
different font styles.
The information needed is organized into a
column in the bottom right hand corner so it
does not take away anything from the main
image which is the focal point of everything.
The hand reaching to the heart
suggest the audiences should
have knowledge of the artists
new album “808s and
heartbroken’.
Contents Page Research 1

3. The masthead for the contents
page is in white, which makes it
stand out and catch the attention
of the reader.
There is page numbers and small
features with short cover lines,
explain what the feature is about.
The contents page is split into 2
sections features and fashion.
This is done because the
magazine is split into 2 sections
and makes the magazine easier
to navigate for the reader. This is
done because the reader is
probably only interested in
aspect of the magazine and not
the other.
Direct eye contact
The white outline of a ‘V’ in the
background connects to the
shape of the models legs,
which are shaped in a ‘V’
The background sticks to plain
and basic colours so that the
model and the text stand out as
the main part of the contents
page.
The model in the main image of
this contents page is wearing
very sexy clothing and is hold a
sexy pose with both body
language and facial expressions,
Also the fact she is wearing
silver and gold reflect on both
the model and the magazine as
being for the upper class.
The fact that the model is
wearing heels in the magazine
could connect to the fashion side
of the magazine.
Contents Page Research 2
The lighting on the ,aim image makes the model look like she is
glowing .this could imply a sort of innocents about Ciara but on the
other hand she is posing in a very flirty way which could make her
look like a tease or like she is playing hard to get with the camera.
The letters are rearranged to
suit the main image of the
model which could show the
importance of the main image.

4. Contents Page Research 3
In the top left hand corner of the magazine,
this are the features of the magazine and the
bit underneath is the contents of the magazine
which is split up clearly by the difference in
font and font size.
Vibe masthead is in the corner
and shows the date of issue
underneath it. this keeps the
cover look professional and tidy.
The background is red and it
contrasts the writing and main
image, and makes it stand it
and it looks more attractive.
The unusual layout of the word ‘contents’
shows individuality and this is shown in
most of the vibe magazine and this is kind
of the a signature of vibe magazines.
The model is pictured topless, showing his
tattoos he is wearing a variety of ‘bling’ pieces
of jewelry, and a baseball cap worn the wrong
way. All these aspects represent and promote
youth culture and and wealth. The head at the
end of the chain, represent anger it is not
taken to be a appealing picture rather one of
breaking usual social constraints.
The deep red and burgundy color
could be representing passion and
it also compliments the skin color of
the artist really well, This creates a
modern contemporary feel.
The column inch on the left
has a simple lay out separate
into two categories headings
are different font style which
makes it clearly identifiable.
The overall layout is fairly
balanced, heavily focused in
the main image with
everything else being placed
around it , showing the
important of the main image
of this main image.
They incorporated the magazine logo into
the background works in promoting the
the identity of the brand helping to put
together everything the page and making
it flow better.
The logo in the top right corner
links to the magazine and also
has the date and issue number.