This document analyzes the design elements of two magazine double page spreads (DPS). For the first DPS profile of Taylor Momsen: the font, colors and layout are used to convey a sense of innocence, attitude, strength and feminism fitting her persona. For the second DPS on Blink-182: the large font, yellow highlighting and long tagline suggest a celebration of their return, while the continuous prose interview style appeals to a more mature audience. Overall design elements are analyzed for the connotations and how they fit the profiled musicians and target audiences.

1. DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD
ANALYSIS

2. KERRANG!

3. TITLE
• The word „CHILD‟ is written in bold sans serif font. This
connotes uniformity, which can come across quite dull. This
dullness is supported by the shade white, which connotes
innocence.
• This innocence and uniformity contrasts greatly with the font
and colour used in the word „wild‟. This word is almost
onomatopoeic in the typography used. The font is untamed,
and strikes out into the word below. This connotes attitude
which fits well with the woman featured in the article.

4. TAGLINE
• The name of the band and the name of the frontwoman
(interviewee) are highlighted in purple. This makes it easy for
the reader to decide whether the feature would be of
interest to them or not.
• Also, the colour purple connotes strength and power, which
fits well with the woman featured. It is also quite a feminine
colour, which may, in this context have a connotation of
feminism, which is fitting due to Taylor Momsen being the
modern embodiment of feminism.

5. PHOTOGRAPHY
• Taylor has been positioned
in the typical „S‟ shape that
is used commonly in female
portraits, however it‟s quite
subtle, keeping up with her
tomboy style.
• The way the photograph is
divided from the page is
interesting, as, although
there is a distinct line
between the two elements,
Taylor‟s hair protrudes to the
page, emphasizing it.

6. INTERVIEW
• The start of the article uses a drop cap
which draws the readers attention to the
interview itself, whilst connoting
importance.
• The mood is quite conversational, showing
the question then Taylor‟s answer. This type
of writing is more appealing to the target
audience as it‟s simple and casual.

7. ROCK SOUND

8. TITLE
• The words „Growing Pains‟ connote youth which is important
to promoting this particular band, as they have recently
been criticized for being too old and their music not being
modern enough.
• The colours and font make it seem quite fun, adding to the
youthful connotation.

9. TAGLINE
• This tagline is quite long,
suggesting that the target
audience of the magazine
may be more mature, as they
would be willing to read
longer passages of text.
• The phrase “Blink – 182 are back” is written far larger than
the rest of the tagline. This is also highlighted in yellow, a
colour that connotes joy. This may suggest almost a
celebration of the return of this band.

10. PHOTOGRAPHY
• There are three band portraits on the
DPS. Two of these are long shots, but
the smaller (above right) is shot from
a fisheye perspective (making the
closer things seem abnormally large
and warping the image).
• I don‟t think that the smallest
photograph (the close up image
inset into the largest image) adds
anything to the page, although the
yellow border helps to add a sense
of continuity to the DPS.

11. INTERVIEW
• The interview is written in
continuous prose, not like a
conversation. This will appeal to a
more mature audience.
• There is a quote inset into the right,
centre of the two columns, which
breaks up the text, making the
page seem more aesthetically
pleasing and more appealing to
the reader.