Masthead at top, if stacked behind other magazines will still be readable.

Left side third includes cover lines which is what the reader will naturally read first therefore will be drawn to the magazine more having read them.

‘Win’ adds appeal to the readers through possible rewards, shown towards the top of the page so is read first to automatically at appeal to reader.

Main cover line is biggest on page as it

relates to the image.

Model giving eye contact to get a

connection with the audience and add aesthetic appeal.

Barcode shown in bottom left so out of the way of main content.

Other band names used than the featured artist

to broaden audience.

Issue number, date and price; shown at top-

important info.

Words like ‘exclusive’ and ‘VIP’ add appeal to

the reader, feels like they’re getting

something extra.

Colour scheme

Masthead/logo carried through from cover for consistency, professionalism and to show importance.

Page broken down into thirds, following the ‘rule of three’ what is most aesthetically pleasing.

Images add appeal and use anchorage from cover lines. Cover artist featured in the middle to show prominence and importance to the edition.

‘Inside This Month’ is the dominating cover

line; important as it tells the reader it is a

monthly magazine.

Contents are broken down into categories for ease of use to the

reader and professionalism.

‘Subscription’ is broken off on it’s own to draw

attention to it hopefully interesting and gaining

new subscribers.

‘Top 10’ adds interest to the reader, feels like they are getting the

best.

‘FREE’ adds appeal, feels like you’re getting

something more.

Quotes add interest to particular artists, making the reader more intrigued and wanting to read. Colour scheme; consistent from front cover: professional.

Each page featured broken into thirds, typical convention, most aesthetically pleasing layout.

‘Ellie Read’ biggest cover line, anchorage to article and is shown ‘big and dominant’ much like I want the artist to be portrayed. Shows importance of the artist.

Consistent colour

scheme and fonts:

professional

Variety of images used to show

diversity and reflect different sides to

the artist.

Pull quote used to

add interest to the article.

Main image used is

shown in colour to

draw attention to

it, full length so it

fits into a column. Clothing matches

colour scheme

well. Eye contact is

used to get the

attention of audience and add appeal.

Introductory paragraph shown in bold so reader can get context before continuing to

read the entire article.

Colour scheme; consistent from front

cover & contents: professional.

Web address shown bigger and in different font for prominence so reader is more likely to

visit the site.