Assignment 9
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This document analyzes the cover designs of 5 magazines - Empire, Vogue, Bazaar, Pop, and GQ. For each magazine, key aspects of the cover are described, such as color palette, use of celebrity images, styles of fonts, placement of additional article descriptions, and how various design elements are intended to attract readers and highlight the content inside. Overall design consistency, use of contrast, and celebrity endorsement strategies are discussed across the different magazine covers.
Assignment 9
- 1. Assignment 9: Initial Magazine Cover Research Tayla Humphris
- 2. Magazine 1: Empire Electric colour goes align with the Iron Man theme. The colour is also very bright in contrast with the black background and therefore stands out to readers. There is a consistency of colour used all over the magazine cover and makes it organised and concise The character and up coming film are both featured in the centre of the magazine which draws the most attention. Highlights what else there is to read Encourages readers to buy this magazine because it is voted the ‘Ultimate Review’ and so readers can trust their criticism Being masked, it creates mystery to who it will be Audiences are encouraged to read more into the magazine and this helps publicise other films
- 3. Magazine 2: Vogue Direct gaze at readers Red is associated with being a seductive colour The colour palette of blue water compliments the red tones and makes the red stand out more. The is a flow feel with the water and fabric that Jennifer wears and this also intrigues readers Featuring a celebrity that most readers are familiar with will boost sales from fan bases Attracts female readers for the ‘Best Body’ The strap lines show other articles featured within the magazine and by using white font it makes it easier for readers to read
- 4. Magazine 3: Bazaar The gold headline is bold and portrays the magazine as being sophisticated Flawless, golden-like skin attracts readers that see importance in appearances The celebrity, being the only featured person on the magazine makes readers focus on that particular celebrity. Also, with what she is wearing it compliments the colours of the fonts and like the magazine she also looks sophisticated and dressed for a special occasion Straplines offer other articles for readers the read. Also, they are all placed around the central image which highlights its importance Black background makes the central image, straplines and headlines stand out and catch more attention
- 5. Magazine 4: Pop Date/Issue/Title and Priced is placed here There is no straplines which restricts readers from information The font of the title is different to the rest of the font used which makes it stand out Direct gaze Bronze Shimmer links with ‘Mannequin’ and a long shot is used to portray and idealise women’s figures The Photoshop of the model’s face on the mannequin entices readers at the unusual figure The background is plain and by doing this is focuses on the central image of the model
- 6. Magazine 5: GQ Bold text so that readers can easily read and identify Beyoncé's gaze is towards the camera and is a direct address at readers The central image focuses on the celebrity and the use of a white background draws attention to the image The colour palette is a consistent use of blue and red which is even influenced on the celebrity’s clothing. The celebrity featured on the magazine has their name in red which contrasts to the rest of the magazine front because it is the only text visible that is in red Sex appeal which will attract male readers The straplines highlight more articles and celebrities inside for male readers