Contents initial ideas.

This first contents page shows a variety of techniques due to busy, full and overpowering sections. I positioned the 'Contents' text at the top right hand side, out of the way. This is because i want all eyes on the page and the information on the page, not on the text, 'Contents.' There is a big image that stands out most as it is the largest part on the page. On the page i plan to have a mini story that will make the readers get interested straight away as soon as you open the magazine. On this contents page, i have added a 'from the editor' section which will make the reader more involved in the magazine as they will feel personalised. I plan to have an image going up the lower right hand side, interlocking with the above picture. I would like this picture to be striking and to really stand out, ideally it would be an image of a model standing up with a strong, eye catching facial expression. The lower left corner would be left to the page numbers and smaller images, which gives a link to the pages.  

I did the opposite to the first contents page as i placed the text, 'contents,' in the centre of the page, very big and bold. This text also cuts the page into two which makes it easy to part sections. The top part of the magazine was made for the actual pages and previews into the magazine itself; it was mainly for advertisement into the magazine. The lower half contains a short story, which gives a little insight to the connections of the rest of the stories. There will be linking images and quotes to make the story really stand out and look appealing. At the bottom there is a banner of pictures and text quotes which give previews into the magazine. These are relevant because my audience will be able to link the image they are looking at to the page, so it is very easily accessible.

This is a very simple yet convenient page. The contents along the side is very different and stands out a lot. I have positioned a large image at the top right of the page which can easily draw the attention of the audience. There are many images to make the whole page look effective and gives previews to the insides. There is a little section from the editor in the centre. This would make the readers feel personalised and involved in the magazine.

CONCLUSION

I believe that the first contents page will have the most effect on the audience and will gain the most attention. It contains effective language and strong pictures. They layout shows a busy yet professional look and gives the reader a lot to take in.