Front Page
The masthead for Billboard is simple, and stereotypically spread across the top of the front page which is very common resulting into the front cover not standing out very much. However, although it is simple, the spaces in the words are filled with primary colors. When creating my magazine, I want something that will catch attention but not to complex. I don't think I will use something similar to what Billboard have used as I think this is too plain and simple, and doesn't catch attention at all, and catching attention is what I am aiming for most for the front cover of my magazine as I want to maximize how many people I can get to read my magazine in various ways.
The masthead for Billboard is simple, and stereotypically spread across the top of the front page which is very common resulting into the front cover not standing out very much. However, although it is simple, the spaces in the words are filled with primary colors. When creating my magazine, I want something that will catch attention but not to complex. I don't think I will use something similar to what Billboard have used as I think this is too plain and simple, and doesn't catch attention at all, and catching attention is what I am aiming for most for the front cover of my magazine as I want to maximize how many people I can get to read my magazine in various ways.
I like the way the cover lines are set out, they're easy to read against the bright background, and they're bold too which makes them noticeable. I would use this technique in my own production as if the cover lines are bold and black it should show well against any background color which I could use to my advantage. I like the idea of the cover line only being down one side of the page, I think this makes them easier to read, so I would think about doing this in my own production. I am also very fond on having the main feature of the magazine, in a bigger and bolder font. I might do something like this in my own production, but i'm thinking of making the main feature more noticeable by spreading the feature across the page possibly.
Having the main image in front of the masthead could show the image contains some significance. I think the main image is very gender based and too feminine for a unisex magazine, I want my magazine to be comfortable for both genders. The flowers seem to base the main image to women more than men, and I don't want this in my magazine. However, I like how the image is positioned to one side, and I would like this in my own production.
I like the colour scheme of the front page, however, there is a lot of pink in the background which could relate to the feminine image. I don't like this as I want my magazine to be comfortable for both genders, and not gender aimed at I want my audience to be as wide as possible.
Contents Page
This contents page from 'Billboard' has a variety of fonts and a mixture of text too. The magazine being more aimed at adults rather than younger people, results into a formal appearance of text and font used. The fonts are mixed between a bold and regular font which is very simplistic, and easy to read also. I think, compared to previous magazines I have seen targeting at a younger audience, this is a more formal and sophisticated approach to the audience. The font seems to be a variety of casual language, which works well with the more mature theme of the image, and fits for the audience too. Magazines targeted at a younger audience, have more imaginative fonts which can be seen as immature but playful, this magazine doesn't follow this theme.
The contents page withholds a variety of images, of varied sizes across the page. The images have a mixture of what they are representing, from posed pictures to live music relating to the relevant articles. In magazines, aimed at an younger audience, I have seen images been playfully edited as it is more suited for the audience, as well as heart and stars added. This magazine, being aimed at a more mature and older audience, doesn't relate in any way. I like the idea of a larger image on my contents page, and a few smaller ones spread across the page too. In addition, I like the idea of there not being many images, which could be a diversion for the audience from the text.
One of the main features of the layout and design which I think is different, however don't particularly like, is the chart list down the left hand side. I don't like this as I think this as more of a feature in which should have an entire page, and be examined in more detail and explain the artist and their music too. However, I like design and layout of the remained of the page. There is a minimal amount of images, and a good amount of text which can be easily read. I would use a similar layout for my own production.
Blue seems to be the dividing colour, separating different parts of the page, otherwise there is no colour scheme but a lot of the white background is shown.
Having the main image in front of the masthead could show the image contains some significance. I think the main image is very gender based and too feminine for a unisex magazine, I want my magazine to be comfortable for both genders. The flowers seem to base the main image to women more than men, and I don't want this in my magazine. However, I like how the image is positioned to one side, and I would like this in my own production.
I like the colour scheme of the front page, however, there is a lot of pink in the background which could relate to the feminine image. I don't like this as I want my magazine to be comfortable for both genders, and not gender aimed at I want my audience to be as wide as possible.
This contents page from 'Billboard' has a variety of fonts and a mixture of text too. The magazine being more aimed at adults rather than younger people, results into a formal appearance of text and font used. The fonts are mixed between a bold and regular font which is very simplistic, and easy to read also. I think, compared to previous magazines I have seen targeting at a younger audience, this is a more formal and sophisticated approach to the audience. The font seems to be a variety of casual language, which works well with the more mature theme of the image, and fits for the audience too. Magazines targeted at a younger audience, have more imaginative fonts which can be seen as immature but playful, this magazine doesn't follow this theme.
The contents page withholds a variety of images, of varied sizes across the page. The images have a mixture of what they are representing, from posed pictures to live music relating to the relevant articles. In magazines, aimed at an younger audience, I have seen images been playfully edited as it is more suited for the audience, as well as heart and stars added. This magazine, being aimed at a more mature and older audience, doesn't relate in any way. I like the idea of a larger image on my contents page, and a few smaller ones spread across the page too. In addition, I like the idea of there not being many images, which could be a diversion for the audience from the text.
One of the main features of the layout and design which I think is different, however don't particularly like, is the chart list down the left hand side. I don't like this as I think this as more of a feature in which should have an entire page, and be examined in more detail and explain the artist and their music too. However, I like design and layout of the remained of the page. There is a minimal amount of images, and a good amount of text which can be easily read. I would use a similar layout for my own production.
Blue seems to be the dividing colour, separating different parts of the page, otherwise there is no colour scheme but a lot of the white background is shown.
Double Page Spread
I like the layout and design of this double page spread, I like how the image is taking one page while the text is on the other. The spread is balanced as it is evenly spread across the 2 pages. The main text is in symmetrical columns and the masthead and image fit in with this symmetry. I would possibly use something the same or similar in my own production as this keeps the image and text neatly separated and also easy to read.
Only one image is used, this is a bold and sophisticated image. This is relating to the artist on the page which is well known for being a mature and sophisticated. The picture of the artist, Beyonce, is placed to the right of the double page spread covering one page. The image grabs attention through the unique make up of the artist, as well as the clothing with is unusual however relates to the title of the double page spread "fiercely creative". The artist is also looking straight into the camera which connects the artist with the audience.
The text on the double page spread has a variety of fonts varying in bold and regular. Looking into magazines aimed at a younger audience, the fonts used are more playful and imaginative compared to the more formal and mature fonts used in this double page spread. I think this is also related to the artist being well known for being a mature model towards other people.
There is a lot of femininity in the colours of this double page spread, this is due to a lot of purple being used, which can be associated more with women compared to men. The white of the font reflects well of the darker purple background and gray behind the model too, this helps catch the readers attention and makes them want to read the text as well as the masthead of the double page spread.
The masthead/main headline of the double page spread is created of two words. 'Fiercely' is in bold which will help emphasis what the artist is like and what their attitude is like also. Using a bold font wants to make the audience read this due to it being more eye catching this way, as well as the white reflecting of the darker colours behind, again, making it eye catching for the reader.
The coloums of the double page spread are opposite to the main image, and not covering it in anyway, this makes sure the audience can read the text properly as well as seeing the image also. The image and text are divided on different pages.
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