- The document discusses the similarities and differences between the author's magazine and magazines they researched as case studies: Vibe, Q, Clash, and Top of the Pops. - For similarities, the author placed design elements like the masthead and cover focus in similar areas as the researched magazines. Font, colors, and elements like barcodes and puffs were also replicated. - Differences included using multiple cover images rather than one, dressing the cover star more formally, and adding original elements like interior images and a description of what "hype" means in the magazine.

2. My Magazine Clash Q Top of the
Pops
VIBE

3. SIMILARITIES
On the front cover there are there are many resemblances to my research case
study magazines which were Vibe, Q, Clash and Top of the Pop. Firstly I have
placed my masthead in the same area as the TOP OF THE POPS magazine
and also Q. Moreover the cover star is the main focus in the front cover as there
is a direct gaze (look) to the audience which creates a friendly vibe I got this idea
from VIBE and also Q magazine in addition to this I have placed the masthead
on the side of the cover star so the audience can focus on the star other than
the masthead this is because the customers don’t really look at the masthead
and if the front cover is attractive people will buy it therefore I had to use this
tactic. Also And have used the same colour as the TOP OF THE POPS
masthead to make my masthead and also use those colours as my main colour
scheme throughout the rest of my magazine. And I have used the idea of the
skyline form the TOP OF THE POPS magazine and used it in my own way but I
have added some alterations to it. I have added a Plus symbol onto my final
magazine as I got this idea from the Q magazine as they have used a black plus
symbol and I have used one with multiple of colours. As the Q magazine I have
also kept the same font throughout the whole of my magazine as this will give a
more professional look compared to the TOP OF THE POPS magazine. Also on
my magazine I have placed a puff which is eye catching which is similar to my
top of the pop magazine this is another this I have added because it makes
people want to read on and find the enclosed information. I have also added a
barcode at my front cover which is similar to all 3 of my case studies that I have
chosen.

4. DIFFERENCES
However there are also many difference that I have added to my magazine which
is that there are many images on the cover page unlike Q, Clash and VIBE
magazine as those 2 magazines only contain 1 image which the cover stars
photo. Moreover unlike the Top of the Pop the clothing they chose are variety
of casual wear but in my magazine I chose to dress my cover star in formal
clothing as it looks more sophisticated and attractive to the audience this
makes them look approachable and pleasant. Unlike VIBE magazine I had to
choose further bright eye catching colours as VIBE had dull looking colours
which is not eye catching. On my front cover I added my own idea with was
giving images of the posters that’s included inside the magazine which was
very different from all the rest of the magazines.

5. My Magazine
Q
Top of the
Pops
VIBE Clash

6. SIMILARITIES
The similarities between 3 of my magazines contents page is that I also
have used a plain white background this is because it makes the
colours look more vibrant and since I’m using pink it makes the pink
standout even further as any colour text would look vibrant against a
white background however VIBE is very dull as they used a grey
looking background. Similarly as Top of the Pop, Q, Clash and VIBE
magazine I have added images to my contents page so it doesn’t
look empty and these images show which star is going to be in my
magazine and who they expect to see enclosed in the magazine.
Similar to Top of the Pop and Q magazine I have added images
which show happiness for example they are smiling this creates a
friendly feeling as it will make the audience feel welcome.

7. DIFFERENCES
However with similarities three are also many differences for example
none of my magazines contain quotes but I have added it to inspire
my readers so they feel happy which means that they will want to
read on further. I wanted my magazines contents page to be different
from all the others for example my magazine is called HYPE so I
have added a section of what the word hype means in the terms of
my magazine. This is very creative and it makes the magazine stand
out from the others as none of them used this method of describing
the magazine and what its purpose is. Moreover I have added
shapes to my contents page to create a creative looking boarder this
makes the vibrant colours stick out and eye catching. And I have
added the “CONTENTS” word on one of the boarders so it makes it
look more organised and vibrant unlike most of the others.

9. SIMILARITIES
There are many similarities with my magazine and the ones I have researched. For
example as all the other magazines have divided the certain things into sections I
have added the same for my Q&A each question is in each section this makes it
look clean and elegant not look messy and untidy. As the other magazines they
used columns so have I to make the DPS look more filled and look better. Same
as the other magazines they have used only one certain piece of writing which is a
pull quote this draws attention to people that may be flicking through the pages. I
got this idea from the other magazines that I have researched as I thought it’s a
very neat way of attracting audiences. Top of the Pop however, has used many
images on the left hand side with writing as well on that page from my point of vie I
would not find this attractive as its not eye-catching and appealing to me. I have
added a Q&A and I chose this idea as it was the most sensible option as the
audience will be able to get to know the star even further and this way they will be
able to talk about their experience and up coming events in the future. Both VIBE,
Q and my magazine consists of a Q&A from only one person answering the
question. Some as all the other magazine managed to keep colour scheme the
same so have I as it makes it look more better.

10. DIFFERENCES
With the similarities there are also many differences such as on my DPS I have
included page number which is not noticeable in the other magazines that I
have researched. This makes the reader know at what page that they are
reading on which makes it easier for them. Moreover as you can see I have
added the stars name at the top left hand side this makes it easier for people
to know who the star is as some people may not be aware of him. Moreover
the other difference is that I have added the questions in pink and the answer
in black this makes it easy for the people to tell the differences on what the
question is and what the answer is.