Inspiration

Covers

 

 

 

•  I like the simplicity of the i-D covers as the readers attention is drawn to the artist. Also you don't know what's going into be in the magazine until you read it. Id like the keep the amount of text on my magazine cover to a minimum, therefore not fully informing the reader about the contents of the magazine
• I like how strong continuation of colour throughout the cover of the Georgia May Jagger Numero cover. Even though the Alexa Chung cover uses more of a variety of colours they all still work well go compliment the floral element of the image
• Dazed and Confused- I like how simple this cover, the lack of colour attracted me to this magazine as it doesn't stand out as much as the majority of magazine covers do, due to the bright colours.
• Q-  I like how the gold stands out and will catch the reader’s attention. I also like how the same colours of red, black and white are used continuously on Q covers, I feel this makes the cover easily distinguishable and look organised.
• This issue of Wonderland follow the colour scheme I have chosen to use (white, black and gold) I feel like this look different to the others I selected as the gold catches the readers attention.
• NME- I like how only white and black have been used on this colour, this could be to do with the fact the artist hair colour is very bright and will catch the audience's attention on its own. Therefore bright colours were not needed for the text
• I like the font used for 'Adele' on the cover of Rolling Stones. I feel its different the what your normally see on a magazine cover as it isn't as bold as you would normally see

Contents Page

• I like the layout of the NME contents page. I like the fact that they don't just list all page numbers, instead large images are used that will catch the readers attention, more than just a list of the different articles
• I like how Q uses continuation throughout their pages as red, black and white is carried on from the contents page through on to the double page spread. I also like how they've included an image of the cover, as it shows that they go together
• Even though SPIN just list the information, I like the fact that they have included a large image that frames the text and doesn't make it so daunting
• The MOJO contents is my favourite out of all the ones I have looked at. Even though I don't think ill base my contents page on it. I like the way the text has been shaped around the picture of Florence, I feel its very aesthetically pleasing . I also like how this page only shows you the feature articles, which my be helpful to a reader, as the feature articles for example one about Florence Welch may of been what made them want to buy the magazine, so it'll be easier for the reader to find the correct page.

Double Page Spread

 

 

•  The main thing I liked about these double page spreads is fact that the main image takes up half the page. I feel that this break up the page up well and ill use this design in my double page. All the double page spreads besides the one on the bottom left.
• Even though it doesn't follow the design I want to use I still like the double page spread on the bottom left. I like how the article has 8 images on the artist and the main one catches the readers attention as it bigger than the rest and in colour, where as the others aren't.
• The double page spread on the second row on the right hand side has a really large pull quote at the top of the article. I feel that this will catch a readers attention when they're flicking through the magazine and the boldness of the quote will make them want to read on