This is Love magazine its a high fashion magazine and it is released twice annually. Firstly, looking at the colour palette it is easy to see that it is very plain, but practical in that it is easily read, and still captures the essence of the photograph used. I think the use of black, grey and white is quite nice although too much of it makes it seem a little bleak, and in need of a splash of colour. I do however really like it on the photograph, i've also seen other photographs in greyscale and i find that it is a very flattering effect on any model. The layout of the whole front cover is extremely simple but to-the-point. We can easily see the theme and spotlight of the magazine by reading the small caption. Looking at the masthead, I really like the fact it is a single syllable, and four letters give an even look to the whole page - as it spreads across the top. I like the fact it takes up the whole width, however I think the font is very formal, and quite boring, but this is infact saved by the 'hand-written' look of the coverline that reads "Fashion and Fame."
Amelia's magazine is based around art and music which the art side of the theme can easily be recognized through the front cover. It is not a common looking magazine, it has absolutely no cover lines - it just relies on the intriguing art work used. I think the colour palette is really nice, but I also understand that they haven't really restricted their palette, as it is a picture - needing many different colours. I love the font of the title saying "amelia's" and judging by that and the overall name, it's easy to see what gender the target audience is - female. Another thing that inspires me - although very insignificant - is the positioning of the bar code, the bottom left hand corner of a front cover is a very popular place to keep it, as it's quite out of sight.
This is Love magazine its a high fashion magazine and it is released twice annually. Firstly, looking at the colour palette it is easy to see that it is very plain, but practical in that it is easily read, and still captures the essence of the photograph used. I think the use of black, grey and white is quite nice although too much of it makes it seem a little bleak, and in need of a splash of colour. I do however really like it on the photograph, i've also seen other photographs in greyscale and i find that it is a very flattering effect on any model. The layout of the whole front cover is extremely simple but to-the-point. We can easily see the theme and spotlight of the magazine by reading the small caption. Looking at the masthead, I really like the fact it is a single syllable, and four letters give an even look to the whole page - as it spreads across the top. I like the fact it takes up the whole width, however I think the font is very formal, and quite boring, but this is infact saved by the 'hand-written' look of the coverline that reads "Fashion and Fame."
Steff
ReplyDeleteyou need to make sure that you are posting more frequently. we really need to see what you are doing. your ideas are great but we haven't been presented with much in terms of development.
the contents page and double page spreads also need serious attention both in research and planning and in mock ups.
when you take the photos of your cover stars make sure you post a selection on your blog - as a work in progress record of the actual shoot.
the button idea does works well.