1) The document analyzes the design elements of several magazine covers. It discusses features like font size and style, image placement, color schemes, and use of shapes to draw attention to the main artist/celebrity and grab audience interest. 2) Key techniques highlighted include using bold fonts and large images of artists centered on the page, high contrast color schemes, directional shapes pointing to images, and varying shot types of the celebrities. 3) The goal of these design choices is to make the artist stand out and seem important, attract readers' attention to the magazine cover, and increase audience recognition of and engagement with the featured music artists.

1. Long shot to make the strong body
The clothing goes with the colour theme of language identifiable and represents the
the page and represents a classy look sense of power. It shows the audience that
The name of the magazine is in the person is a powerful figure in the music
big bold red font and in the industry
background to make the main
focus the image, the contrast 50 Cent name is enhanced to grab
of colours make it stand out, emphasis, it sets itself apart from
the font is bold and covers a the rest of the text as 50 cent is a
lot of space bringing attention high caliber celebrity the attention
and making the magazine title of the magazine will increase
catchy and appealing significantly
The scarface colour
scheme is very appealing
The contrast of colours from
as the film is very popular
one side to the other makes
therefore the design will
the cover overall unique and
bring in a lot of interest
eye-catching thus instantly
and will draw in a lot of
attracting the audiences
scarface fans
attention
Well structured to put focus on the image this
The image is positioned right in the centre of the
is the reason why there is no overlapping of
page to grab the most interest and allow the
the image and is placed in the front and
audience to recognize the artist
everything else is removed to the background
or put to one side. This allows the artist to be
Barcode is a noticed more as a result more audience
convention to interest
all magazines
The palette of colours black, white and red combine well to
allow every aspect of the magazine to stand out thus a greater
chance the audience will become aware of this magazine

2. Bold large font placed in the Articles positioned on the top allows the
background to make the audience to understand the what type off Red lettering to
celebrities look important and content is within the magazine bring attention and
intimidating. This allows the make the
audience to identify the power information seem
and importance of the artist important
featured
Medium shot to show the Image takes up most of
strong body language the page emphasizing
and facial expression power and ensuring
which enable the what the main focus of
audience to analyse the the page is.
artist character
Text is placed to one side so All 3 artist are
that the page is more dressed to match
presentable and looks tidy thus the pages theme
making the audience feel more which overall
comfortable as they are not makes the page
being overloaded with look more
information professional
Tattoo and ring visible so that artist
can be easily recognized engaging
more of the audience Shapes to add emphasis on
the quantity of information in
Website and the magazine so readers get
barcode there moneys worth
Effective use of a rhetorical
Watch signifies a classy look to question to get the
match with the shades and The colour scheme of red, white and black are audience intrigued and
represents the artists identify very used throughout the piece to make the page stand colour to make the artist
well so he can be straight away out therefore attracting the audiences attention name stand out and bring
recognized in interest

3. There are a variety of fonts used all around the
image so reader have a certain perspective on the
Color scheme is mostly writing
yellow this includes The magazine name
lettering and background is in the background
(Furniture). Yellow is a very show the importance
bright colour and will most of the image and the
definitely stand out to the power it contains
audience
Here there is a catchy slogan
that is used to persuade the
Shapes and use of exclamation audiences to buy the product
marks emphasis and brings
attention to the information as Long shot to show the
well as helps support the main figure of the person and
focus (image) for instance the attractiveness engages
arrow shapes pointing to the readers. Also it slightly
image tilted low which can be
said is a low angle shot
The main information is in this brings out and
a larger font and in yellow emphasis's the glamour
showing Mariah Carey is The image is placed right in the center
main focus, The writing of the page with Mariah Carey a very
beneath indicates it was attractive and important figure to the
intended to draw in the audience in a posture or pose while
audience because of the semi naked will entice the male and the
inviting picture, also it female audience
anchors the title with the
image
Barcode is a
convention for all
magazines
Layout is less structured as the exciting adventurous
Colour palette consist of yellow, black,
factor is wanted to be expressed however it is still
blue and white which are used
effective as it attracts attention to the image as the
effectively to make the magazine
text doesn't interfere with the image being placed
colourful and seem fun and exciting
on wither side
this pleasing the audience

4. Magazine name in background draws Long shots to Background grey allows other features
more attention to image and the logo represent the facial
such as text and images to stand out
goes with the theme or colour and body language of
grabbing the audiences attention
scheme of the page to overall make it the artists
look classy and professional.
White clothing worn by the 3 figures
make them stand out with the
contrasting background and allows
Very popular them to be more recognizable by the
celebrities audience as a results more attention
creates a huge
attention boost
Layout allows the main Musical instrument directly makes
focus on the 3 artist as the magazine theme of music
the text is out of the realised right away even if you are
way on the sides of the not familiar with the brand
page and the image
takes up most of the + is to emphasis the
front page this enable amount of info to be
the artist to be noticed found within the
by there huge fan base magazine so you get your
increase the interest the moneys worth thus
magazine receives audience will be more
interested to buy the
Palette of colours magazine
blue and white are
used as them two
colours combine well Barcode
and are eye catching
Big bold white font with exclamation
mark to make it clear what the main title
is and to express it as well as allowing
the audience to see the title from a
distance

5. The lettering is done in a very unique and sophisticated style making the most important
information clear to see as it is emphasised in bold text and the audience always like uniqueness
or unconventional techniques being used as this shows the magazines being adventurous
Combination of black, grey and Simple layout split into 3
white go together well and contrast parts picture texts heading
off each other to stand out. The content) this allows the
black lettering is clear and easy to page to look very
read because of the white organised and professional
background. This makes the
information easier to read for the The information is positioned
information and more on the right hand side of the
understandable as a result page to fit in with the layout of
navigation around the page is the page including the image
easier making the page look more
organized and better to look at
There is a separate fashion section
showing the importance of fashion to
the audience and as there is a section
on it the magazine will be a huge
interest to them
The image is taking up
The effective of lighting is used as
most of the page
the outside is a dark grey and as it
showing that the
get closer to the image it gets
person is a big part of
brighter adding emphasis and
the genre of the
drawing in attention to the image
magazine also it can
excite the audience The styling of the image with the clothing and the body
seeing an image of one language gives the page a sexy and sophisticated look
of there favourite and making the genre very identifiable. Also it allows
artists. the audience to pick up on the new trend or styling of
the people they look up to

6. The issue is shown so the regular
readers understand exactly what the are
The date to evident reading
the latest of its
copies to ensure to
the audience the
are reading the The masthead is clear big
latest news bold lettering to establish
The layout is simple with the picture itself on the page making it
on the side representing the clear and easy for the
background and a white insert so that audience to remember and
the text can be written in a more recognise
organized way making the page more
presentable
Pictures at the side A white border is used so that
reveal articles black colour text can be
featured in inputted which makes it much
magazine and gives more easier to read therefore
you a hint of what is allows the audience more
to be found inside comfort
intriguing the
Articles are written in bold so
audience
that it is clear to the audience
when searching through
Well structured list of magazine
chronological ordered articles in
the magazine features which
makes it easier to navigate around
the magazine making it more user
friendly
Gives page number article name and a little info to help readers
understand article

7. “speedstars” the language here matches with the clothing styling of a
Masthead is clear stands out and styled in a creative way to hoodie and cap/hat which arguable is representing the street side
express its brand and make it identifiable here the audience get to understand what information and towards
which audience the magazine is targeted at as young people are
featured so it probably targeted towards the young audience
“content” in huge
Snapshot of the front
bright lettering to
cover to further
make it clear to the
represent the image of
audience that this is
the brand and reminder
the contents page
to the audience of the
main story or article
Tour info is a topic which
the target audience will Follows its colour scheme of pink
have an interest in black, yellow and white very
therefore will be more accurately. This makes the page
eager to see more look very colourful and gives a
information from the positive vibe or message that the
magazine magazine is full of excitement and
entertainment
Interviews of celebs like
Justin Timberlake will have a Structured in a simple but
huge interest as he is such a effective way as it looks fun and
big star and role model to the excited revealing maybe it target
audience audience . Easy to see what to
look for therefore making it more
Page reference and user friendly
article names help's Picture featured blends
with navigation around in with the genre and
the magazine thus age group
making the magazine
more user friendly Light blue tab grabs
attention as it contrasts
from the rest of the page

8. The artist with the main attention has been
dressed and edited to be the main focus by the
others being faded out. As Will I Am (artist) is Follows the colour scheme white, gold and
The clothing matches the the most known person audience can black which combine together excellently to
colour scheme of the page familiarise themselves with him and his group make the page look attractive and easy to
and they are all wearing thus bringing interest read
stylistic clothing and he
female is wearing less
The white background
clothing to attract more
allows most of the
male audiences
material to stand out
especially the black
Article discussing career lettering
which audience have big
interest as they look to
celebrities as role models
The font is big bold
and clear to the
audience and it help
them to understand
the article
Text is placed on right hand
Image takes up most of side so it leaves enough
the page representing the space to add a good amount
size of the band and of information and doesn't
allowing the audience to interfere with the overall
see each band member layout of the page. This will
clearly make the page look more
Rhetorical questions engages Structured very well looks presentable and organized
the audience as to what thee very organised and
issue of the article is spacious looks good on
the eye

9. This editing technique
of capturing the picture
in black and white “Queen” shows that she is a very big Red font stand out
combining with the font person in the R&B genre thus will bring The picture on each side and gives a good
technique makes it attention to all the R&B listeners shows the importance of structure to the
unique and adds a bit the person interview laid out
more colour to make all article as its clear
the focus on the stars which part of the text
name. This makes the is the question and
audience aware of the which is the answer
celebrity the article is
based on.
The black translucent
background is effective as the
picture is not disturbed the
Article is discussing text as well as the text is easy
experiences which to read. Also it allows the
the audience are readers to analyse the body
interested in as its language of the person which
based on a celebrity will support the article and
and they want to help the audience understand
know the mistakes the article overall
the celebrity has
made
Image is on a whitish
background thus in contrast the
The layout is structured background colour of the page
well( brakes up info in parts) The colour scheme of white, black and red as well as the lighting effect in
and needed to as there is a lot make the information very noticeable and help the image used while edited
of information otherwise the with the structure such as the interview (article) helps the image to be vibrant
information would not be which allows the magazine to have better and bright
readable to the audience communication with the audience

10. The image is positioned on the left hand side of Layout is very spacious
the page so that when you turn from the previous allows the reader to
page you see the image first and get to feel and read the text more
understand the tone and mood of the article right easily and not be put off
away allowing the audience to get involved my overload on
emotionally information
The stories are
usually based
around the the
celebrities and
there problem and
lifestyle. These
stories may want
the audience to feel
more ambitious
concerned for
health etc
The title is in bold and
uses the contrasting
effect to stand out
and make it clear to
the audience what
the article is about
The text is placed in the right
page in a column layout so
The image has an added effect to go with the black and white
that the story is sectioned
theme of the page this allows the page to look classy and
better as a result more easier
professional as well as revealing the tone of the story which the
to read thus increases
audience can interact with
audience pleasure