magazine cover research

1. Assignment 9: Initial Magazine
Cover Research
Tayla Humphris

2. Magazine 1: Empire
Electric colour goes align with the
Iron Man theme. The colour is also
very bright in contrast with the black
background and therefore stands
out to readers.
There is a consistency of colour
used all over the magazine cover
and makes it organised and
concise
The character and up coming
film are both featured in the
centre of the magazine which
draws the most attention.
Highlights what else there is to
read
Encourages readers to buy this
magazine because it is voted the
‘Ultimate Review’ and so readers
can trust their criticism
Being masked, it creates
mystery to who it will be
Audiences are encouraged to
read more into the magazine and
this helps publicise other films

3. Magazine 2: Vogue
Direct gaze at readers
Red is associated with
being a seductive colour
The colour palette of blue water
compliments the red tones and
makes the red stand out more.
The is a flow feel with the water and
fabric that Jennifer wears and this
also intrigues readers
Featuring a celebrity that most
readers are familiar with will boost
sales from fan bases
Attracts female readers for the
‘Best Body’
The strap lines show other articles
featured within the magazine and by
using white font it makes it easier
for readers to read

4. Magazine 3: Bazaar
The gold headline is bold and
portrays the magazine as being
sophisticated
Flawless, golden-like skin attracts
readers that see importance in
appearances
The celebrity, being the only featured
person on the magazine makes
readers focus on that particular
celebrity.
Also, with what she is wearing it
compliments the colours of the fonts
and like the magazine she also looks
sophisticated and dressed for a special
occasion
Straplines offer other articles
for readers the read. Also, they
are all placed around the
central image which highlights
its importance
Black background makes the
central image, straplines and
headlines stand out and catch
more attention

5. Magazine 4: Pop
Date/Issue/Title and Priced is
placed here
There is no straplines which
restricts readers from information
The font of the title is different
to the rest of the font used
which makes it stand out
Direct gaze
Bronze Shimmer links with
‘Mannequin’ and a long shot is
used to portray and idealise
women’s figures
The Photoshop of the model’s
face on the mannequin entices
readers at the unusual figure
The background is plain and by
doing this is focuses on the
central image of the model

6. Magazine 5: GQ
Bold text so that readers can easily read and identify
Beyoncé's gaze is towards the
camera and is a direct address at
readers
The central image focuses on the
celebrity and the use of a white
background draws attention to the
image
The colour palette is a
consistent use of blue and red
which is even influenced on
the celebrity’s clothing. The
celebrity featured on the
magazine has their name in
red which contrasts to the rest
of the magazine front because
it is the only text visible that is
in red
Sex appeal which will
attract male readers
The straplines highlight more
articles and celebrities inside
for male readers