This on one of my front cover ideas. I have designed it as a busy magazine because i will be selling it to middle classes and they would prefer to see what's in side the magazine before looking and to get drawn in by it.
The title is positioned at the top of the magazine to make it easily identified. The consumers can easily see the title as it is in a very cliché postion. The main image has been placed in the centre of the magazine, where it will recieve the most amount of attention. i believe the image is the main part of the magazine to draw the reader in, so it has to be big and easily seen. The image goes under the title to make the title stand out a little more over the image. The main image is an medium close up shot because so the image can sit perfectly on the magazine. On the left third, i have decided to set the cover lines out, this is because the left third is the first seen, so i could place a few of the cover lines in which at least one is bound to attract the audience. On the other side of the magazine are images and headings of previews into the magazine, giving you a clear identfication of what is in the magazine. The coverline goes across the bottom of the magazine. This is so that it can be identifed easily and seen by the consumers. The coverline should attract the users with either a pun or alliteration. The barcode is positioned in the bottom left hand corner where it is not very noticable and doesnt cause any attention. There is a competition banner which will attact consumers as it gives them a chance to get involved in the magazine.
This front cover has been designed with the main image in the centre where the most attaction is. It goes over the title because this will be a well known magazine in which consumers will recognise the masthead/logo. The masthead is centred at the top which is quite abnormal for a magazine but this will give the magazine a USP and difference in which the audience will be attracted to. Down the left third consists of images and previews into the magazine to make the reader interested to the magazine. The consumers will be able to see whats in the magazine so they know what they are buying and if it is to their tastes or not. The coverline is slightly rotated so that it is easily seen and is different. I think the coverline is positioned and stylised in a good place because it stands out and draws attention. The puff will bring out the magazine and make it look much better and appealing.
On my third and final design of my front cover, i have positioned sections more carefully and freely. This is because i do not want my magazine to look cheap and compact. I started very simple by putting the masted along the top. This is so it can be seen and nothing can interfer with it. The image is on the right hand side. For this magazine, i planned for the image to be a medium shot, so it shows some of the body. This is different to usual magazines as they usually do medium close ups. I would like the image to stand out and to do this i plan to make my model dress bright and vibrant. The Coverline covers the magazines third quarter and will also cover the image slightly. This is to bring the main coverline out so it can be seen against everything else. Down the left third, there are mini coverlines and images that will be a preview into the magazine. At the bottom, there is a banner which contains images going across which will show competions, insights, previews/interviews.
From these three front covers, i have chosen to make and finalise the third design. This is because it is different and consists of simple features. I want my magazine to look high class and proffesional but to also attact the right audience; middle classes. I believe the third design shows this and represents what i am trying to get across to my readers. My main aim will be to attract the readers and i will do this through language and images.
