Front Cover

DevelopmentBy Christian Whelan

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Final Draft

Looking at the previous design, although it was visually pleasing, it didn't inform the reader enough about the content inside, and through my Questionnaire I learned this is an aspect that determines whether people purchase the magazine. I need to appeal to everyone in order to have the optimum success and profit. Therefore I decided to move the main Cover Line upwards to create more space for other Coverlines. In its place I have placed a banner with many images coming off it, this feature advertises the Glam Issue and what is included related to this issue. Is background colour is blue and white text white, only highlighting the word Glam in Pink This is also a bigger size in Font. The reason for this is that I wanted to keep the and colour palette, but also because I wanted the lighter blue to burst out, this is possible with the brighter whites within the pictures featured. The Word Glam has been emphasised with a bigger font and a different colour. I have done this as I wanted readers to be apparent with the fact this is what the Banner deals with. The three artists chosen as the pictures are all Glamorous, similar styled artists. That push the boundaries in music fashion. On the Banners and images I have again used the noise effect, although not really apparent straight away it gives subtle character to this section. Whilst also blending it in to the Main Cover even though is such a Bold feature. Also I have used the drop shadow effect and outer glow, to raise it from the page slightly, as this is one of the main features of the magazine.

Stage One

Now I wanted to add more Coverlines, but also I wanted the page to become almost symmetrical, as a one sides design wouldn't be pleasing to the eye. Therefore I have placed to extra Coverlines on the bottom right-hand corner. My main mission was to leave no free space that was to blatantly obvious. I feel the top right hand corner is busy enough with the colours and the bright coloured arm of the Cover Star. Therefore I used the darker, less interesting spaces for the Coverlines to keep the vibrant, interesting design flowing. As you can see I have completed my Coverlines, and the Artists I have chosen are huge in the UK right now, my Questionnaire told me the Artists featured within the magazine play a big part in whether or not the public purchase the magazine. Therefore to have an A List line-up should increase profit. I was going to use the rule of three technique on the cover, however when I attempted this the magazine looked to empty yet again. Therefore I resorted to using the Design I have now. The colour for the Cover Lines is the same as the Origional Cover Lines, so that although the Cover Lines are separated, the reader will still know these serve the same purpose. The consistent colour palette, gives the Magazine a commercial quality to it. Now it look professional

Stage One

This is My Final Draft