Here are some magazines that I have annotated to show all the different features typical of an indie magazine:
This is my magazine annotated:
When I was designing my masthead I went through all the different colours and fonts I could use for my indie magazine.
Indie mastheads:
My Masthead:
My masthead has some of the same convection's of other indie mastheads. For example I have have put the masthead across the top of my magazine, reading left to right. This is because it will be noticeable, vibrant and this is the direction that people read.
The colours for my masthead are unconventional since most colours for magazines are bright and eye catching. I have gone against this decision of making it bright and eye catching because I wanted my magazine to appeal to both males and females. This is why I chose blue because I feel stereotypical it's socially acceptable to use blue for both genders. I wanted to appeal to both genders because my market research in my survey showed me that both male and females will read my magazine.
My magazine follows the font of Aharoni. I feel this gave a formal touch to my magazine, this is because I was aiming my magazine at 15 - 24. Being in this age range myself and talking to people in the age range I discovered that this age range likes formal better that informal.
Skyline
Example:
My skyline:
When I was designing my skyline I looked at lots of skylines and came up with my design. The skyline is meant to add additional information without getting in the way of the rest of the magazine. I feel like my skyline meets this convection and fits the style of my magazine as it is simple and it stands out.
Main image
Example:
My magazine:
My main image follows the same convection as other magazines. For example the image is the biggest thing on the page. This will allow the reader to easily know what the magazine is about. I also use direct address because it forms a bond with the reader and the magazine.
Main story
Examples:
My main story:
My main story follows the same convection's as other magazines. For example it's physically the biggest story on the magazine, the big bold lettering and the bright and colourful lettering. This will draw the readers eye. Also I have added a tagline under the main image. This will let people know what the article will be about but keep them wanting to find out more.
Plug
Example:
My magazine:
My plug follows the same convection's of other plugs. They are used to advertise key features. My plug advertises an iPhone. This would provide a relationship between apple and my magazine. The convection's of my magazine are bright colours to attract the reader. The big bold letters that will stand out against the blue background. I have also put an apple logo because people will recognize it.
Cover stories
Example:
My cover stories follow the same convection's of other magazine cover stories. They are used to display information that will be in the magazine. I have split my cover stories up, at the top you have the more well known artists like Ed Sheeran and Adele because they are popular which would increase sales and I have added a caption to let the reader have a sneak peak of what's inside the magazine. Down below I have put the names of the artist that are not as popular, these would still attract sales but only a niche audience. The convection of bright colours letters will draw the eye and I have used the same colours that I use on the rest of my magazine. I have also positioned them at the sides so they will be easily spotted.
Barcode
Example:
The convections of a barcode is to put it were it is hidden but you still need it to scan in the shop so that it can be purchased.
Colour scheme
My magazine:
My magazine follows the same convection of the three colour scheme. I believe that my blue, white and black colours together well. The colours help keep continuity across my front cover, contents page and double page spread.
Contents page
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