Final Ideas

After carrying out research into many existing magazines, and also research into my target audience, I now have clearer ideas on how I should make my practical pieces.

Front Cover:

After looking at many existing magazine front covers, I know I have to include many conventions in my work. For example, I will definitely have the models looking directly at the camera. Also, I will have the main sell line related to the model, for example it could be their name. I also will sure that I place the pug in an inconspicuous area so it does not distract the reader’s attention from the main elements of the front cover. I would like my front cover to look professional and similar to existing magazines.

Contents Page:

My contents page should be clear and detailed, and have all the necessary information. I have decided to include an editor’s letter, as I think that will make my magazine seem friendlier, and give it an appropriate mode of address. I will also be separating the articles into different categories and having a box for each one. This will make it easy for the audience to find an article they want to read. Having the information separated will also make my contents page look more professional. I will also be including images in my contents page, as this makes it more visually enticing.

Double Page Spread:

I have decide to make the double page spread an interview, and have one side as a large image of the artist. This is common in many pop music magazines, as the audience always want to find out more about their favourite celebrity. I will have the headline as a pull quote, as this will draw the audience and make them want to read on. I will use typical pop colours such as pink and yellow in the double page spread, to tie in with the fun and bright brand identity of my magazine.