The author reflects on improvements made from their preliminary school magazine task to the final product. For the preliminary task, sketches did not change much due to a lack of software skills. The front cover was amateurish with a dark photo obscuring text. The contents page also lacked content and quality images. For the main task, sketches evolved with better software skills and feedback. The front cover had a more professional design with shorter, clearer cover lines and additional details. The contents page had higher quality images and more content. The author's skills in areas like photography, writing, and creativity also improved between tasks.