My Magazine

I have a range of options for my content and  layout of my magazine. My front cover will consist of a stylish, glamorous shot of one of my actors, I will have some brand adverts boarding the photo, with a quote from my interview. The interview itself will be focused mainly on the script writer and creator of the programme, but the main character, Jodie, the actor will also be involved in the interview, occasionally intervening and adding to points with a couple questions directed to her.

I have looked online at some layout options for my double page spread, the balance of visuals with text is important to me as I want a decent amount of text in my spread, but in a layout that comes across light and easy reading. I found this image which has given me a starting point for ideas.

I want to combine minimalism with something bold and eye-catching. I found a front cover from the magazine BLEND, this minimalistic design is striking in the sense it flips from ordinary magazine covers. It centres the titles and issue title, side-lining the image.

Another idea is to create a merging photo, where basic background colours is similar to or the same as the outline of the focus point of the image. Here the girls hair is almost indistinguishable from the background, but her red cheeks and white flower contrast this creating this delicate look which fits in with the sleek looks other lifestyle magazines hold.

                                 

Continuing my idea of keeping the cover minimalistic, this cover shows the perfect balance of cool. The transparencies add blocks of colour without disrupting the reflective mood of the cover.

         

Aesthetically, my double page spread will have small elements of colour to draw the reader in, but this colour will be restricted in order for me to maintain my minimalistic approach.