The document discusses different magazine covers and their designs. It analyzes how the covers represent the musicians featured and target particular audiences. Naked Fat Chick uses shock value to grab attention while Duffy is depicted as an old-fashioned soul singer appealing to women. Her image is later modified to match the magazine's rebellious brand. Artists' faces on another cover suggest an uncaring attitude to appeal to rock fans. Overall it examines visual designs and how they relate to the magazines' brands and intended readers.

2. Naked Fat Chick- reminiscent of a “lads mag” but is designed to shock and grab attention. Left Third means we can’t immediately see Naked Fat Chick, so it’s even more of a shock. The red, black and yellow is bold. Breaking boundaries- “kiss my ass” and “staying punk” speaks of attitude. Appeals to youth. Free gift to entice readers. Good use of layering- 3D effect 40,948 sold per issue. (abc.org.uk) Beth ditto is being represented as a fearless woman who is comfortable with herself, and has nothing to hide. The look on her face is confrontational, and slightly angry.

3. Music and fashion- diverse and inclusive. Lots of pink- girly. Pretty graphics and rounded text also appeals to girls. Free gift entices readers. Duffy is represented as an old fashioned “soul singer” (hence the old fashioned mic) much like Diana Ross etc. She appeals to women, as she appears girly and down to earth (ie. No unrealistic make- up or editing.) Classic black dress. 40, 000 sold per issue. (wikipedia.org)

4. Spin is more rebellious and less mainstream, so Duffys image has been changed to conform to this. Showing more flesh- less innocent and “girly girl.” Modern style dress. Hair is down and messy. Facial expression is more sly and mischevious. Circulation: 540 000 per year. Plain colours, would appeal to a wider range of people, not just teenage girls.

5. Slightly eroded and plain looking text Artists’ faces appear angry. This suggests they have an uncaring and dangerous attitude. Aggressive, scribbled text. Red is angry, looks likes blood. Red is only bright colour used, so it stands out more. Not mainstream- only appeals to those who like rock music. Not very well- known bands. 20, 011 sold per issue

6. Sprayed- on stencil font. Not too busy, easy to read. Bright colours, pink and blue, almost child- like. Interesting looking people, slightly androgynous, styled to appeal to a certain audience (ie. those who enjoy the kooky, gothic style of music.) Glamorising mental illness- shock factor. Bold font, eye grabbing.