The date line is noticeable in the first third and being in serif font, but

is not overwhelming due to the small typography.

I named my magazine Spinit, relating to turn
tables on a DJ set. This already informs the
viewer that it is a dance magazine and
attracts the right buyers. By creating a logo,
the magazine is more branded and
recognisable. It also ensures that attention is
still drawn to the masthead as well as the
slightly vibrant image. Rotating the
logo/masthead slightly added to visuals and
The strapline
follows
the font used inside of
balances
the whole
appearance.
the magazine and therefore fits the
aesthetics. It is stark white to match the
masthead and be seen against the black and
greys. The font is serif, making the statement
appear professional and therefore reliable.

Following a pattern with the cover lines

ensures in interesting appearance and
gains attention. It gives a professional
appearance with the use of shades
instead of colours and the fonts are very
easy to read and understand due to being
sans serif. This also makes the magazine
appear more casual and approachable
The main cover story is located in the left
third, gaining immediate attention. It is in the
bold stark white that is seen in the masthead
with a subtle black outline to contrast against
the bright shade and catch the viewers eye. I
kept the title simple, using the well-known
stars recognisable name to attract fans of
the artist and the genre instantly. Below, the
new DJ taking the world by storm! will
attract new readers with a curiosity of the
genre. This line is slightly darker than the
Filling the
an empty
titled name, avoiding overshadowing
star space, I decided to state more content found
inside.
Thison
ties the cover page into the contents and
and fitting in amongst the rest of
the text
appeals to a wider audience. It is simple and avoids
the cover page.

An advertisement is tilted to add

interest and balance whilst being a
bold white against black combination,
fitting the masthead and main image.
More cover stories are placed here to
add to visuals and balance the
aesthetics.
Pops of colour are added to make the
visuals less intimidating and more fun.
A lighter shade is placed in front of a
darker to emphasise the text and
colour.
Purple
and blues are the In-House colours of the
magazine, repeated throughout.
Rhetorical question to grab attention and
make the reader feel more involved and
therefore persuaded to purchase the magazine
This maintoimage
is based
on warm tones to
find the
answer.
achieve the most friendly appearance
possible. My model has a smiling expression,
making her appeal friendly and approachable.
Pops of colours are used to brighten the image
and add to the fun atmosphere.
There is a shadow behind her head, though I
used soft lighting to create the appealing
appearance, adding to contrast and making
the image more bold and professional.
The barcode is in the last third (bottom right), an
area which the eye typically avoids. This ensures
no distraction from the main image. It is upright
and easy to scan but doesnt take up too much
room on the page.

Price and issue number: grey font, matching text

on the page. I made the text slightly opaque,
standing out a bit less than the content, but still
easily read and understood due to the serif bold
fontOverseas
which attracts
slight attention.
price stated:
allows gaining a wider
audience.
The website appeals to the youthful digitally advanced
audience. It also makes the company appear more
professional and dedicated, as they are running a website

The border rimming the top and bottom of the page

add contrast and make the article appear more
professional and pleasing.

The logo is used once again,

continuing the branding. It is placed in
the top left, attracting attention but
slightly smaller than before to avoid
dictation of the page.
Credits along the side. Important
names are capitalised to grab
attention, despite the small and
simple san serif font which is used to
avoid distraction.

Using an image as the background was also

inspired by the V magazine that I have
previously analysed. However, instead of a
neutral image I went for bold hues to fit with
the genre and have the highest impact
possible. The photograph is slightly blurred to
show movement: hinting at dance. I used two
lights to create this finish, keeping in mind
the colour schemes of my other pages. It is
supposed to be an image caught in action of
a music video (discussed in the double page
spread), which is recognisable and therefore
appealing and slightly nostalgic to the
audience.

The black borders tie the graphics into the text. The logo appears
more in place with blacks used than if all text was white or in

Connecting to the younger audience

and promoting over different medias.
Increasing sales and gaining a
stronger following.
This smaller image adds to visuals and
also will persuade the reader to read
the article that it is showing. The
image is following the rule of thirds
and balances the appearance of the
page. The colours are neutral yet
colourful: bright but not distracting
and match the colour scheme of the
article (double page spread).
The typography is in different sizes so
that the viewer will be more drawn to
the number instead of the text.
List of contents in a neat column. This
appears professional and is easy to
ready and help with navigation. The
font is san serif and rounded:
approachable and clear. Artists are
stated in bold, as they are typically a
main selling point, capitalised where
appropriate. Numbers are listed in a
more bold impressive font to attract
attention.
Inspired by the V contents
page that I analysed, I
identified that having text
trailing down the page is more
space efficient and
aesthetically pleasing than
upright on my product. The
serif typography grabs
attention and gives a large
impression alongside the stark
white. The bright shade also
Theavoids
website
is listed in
italics,
distraction
with
the bold
avoiding
distraction
and
the opacity is
colours in the main image.
very low for the same purpose.

The logo is repeated once again in the left

third to continue with branding and
copyright. Instead of being tilted it is placed
upright and shrunk so that it does not fill too
much space.

Overlaying a gradient over my page makes The border is dark grey and allows the
the background appear more 3 dimensional images to stand out properly and again
and visually pleasing. It gives a slight
reinforce the idea of a roll of film.
vignette effect.

These images are placed to fill

a blank space and excite the
viewer. The images show an
audience, relating to the
viewers and making them feel
more involved in the article.
The images are overlays to
blend into the background
neatly and efficiently.

The title of the article fills the first

page, clear and to the point. Using a
quote within the same page reels the
reader in and adds interest. I placed a
dark grey box behind the serif (and
therefore impressive) text to avoid
confusion with the background and to
make the stark white text stand out
further. The quote is slightly darker in
a shade of grey, distinguishing the
title from the added quote.

Using a cropped image adds to curiosity and

encourages the reader to uncover the rest of
Izzy Mayes within the article, as she isnt
fully shown in this image. I made sure that
the colour scheme stayed warm and inviting

The hue of her eyes are adjusted to fit with

the colour scheme, giving the page an
overall more impressive appearance.

In the same shoot as the

last, I included more images
of the DJ. These appear
casual and not staged, not
all focusing on the girls face
but on her style and
personality. This increases
approachability and paints
the artist in a better light.
Blues tie in with eye colour
and colour scheme. The
images are placed like a roll
This
quotethe
is casual
of film
to pull
increase
centred, attracting the
atmosphere.
most attention on the
page. The serif text is
the same stark white as
the main
title, ensuring
Questions
are coloured
in
focus.
cobalt blue, mirroring the
appearance of a
hyperlink and relating to
the modern technology
in which the target
audience are familiar
with. The typography is not in
complete black but a
slight grey to avoid it
being too dynamic and
confusing the reader
with
too many
words. the
A website
connects
audience with the
magazine and helps with
promotion.

This section adds colour and excitement to the page

to mirror that in the contents and cover page. The
pictures are once again seemingly not staged and
approachable.