Double Page Layout Designs

This was my 1st idea, which i tried out using the colour scheme for my magazine. The actual interview only takes up the bottom half of the page, and is in four columns so that the text doesn't overlap the fold of the pages. There is a box to the right which gives the profile of the band/artist, which overlaps a small part of the interview. The pictures have a thick green border to make them stand out, and the heading will be in the corner of the page as oposed to in the middle.

This was my second idea, where i decided to separate the pages by using the whole first page for a picture, with the heading at the bottom of this. On the opposite page i have used 3 columns for the interview, and included a profile at the bottom, with another smaller picture overlapping this at an angle.

Contents Layout Designs

Idea 1

This was my first idea for a contents page. It includes the masthead at the top so it is recognisable to the magazine. The word contents is big and positioned at an angle so it stands out from th other text. There are 4 small pictures down the side to show the main features of the magazine whch will attract the readers. They have borders around to stand out from the background. There is a strapline at the bottom which could have more featues, or advertise a competition.

Idea 2

This was my second idea. Contents is written in the top corner of the page, with the masthead smaller in the opposite corner, again to give the magazine it's identity. The picture of the main story of the magazine will take up the majority of the page, and there will be two smaller pictures overlapping each oter next to it. They are at different angles so they look separate to the main picture. The bottom section of the page will show the features and page numbers. It also features a letter from the editor to make the magazine seem friendlier and to show that it is interacting with the reader. This is in a circle shape to differentiate it from the rectangular pictures.

Weekly Review

This week i have wrote a treatment, identifying the target audience and purpose of my magazine. I also started reseraching what type of layout i am going to use by looking at some existing magazines to find out what colour schemes and things i thought worked best. I then made some front page designs of my own, and next week i need to d the same for the contents page.

I have also decided to call my magazine 'Flux' and looked at some possible font ideas. I now need to do some more initial designs using these fonts, and start designing the contents and double page spread.

Possible Fonts

I used dafont.com to look for possible fonts to use on the front cover and contents page of my magazine. I looked at the distorted fonts as i thought this would fit in with the genre of my magazine, and i wanted it to be modern and unique.

These are my five favourites.

Possible names

For my magazine, i wanted a title that was original and that would appeal to the target audience. As the magazine was focused on indie music and upcoming talent of young people, it had to fit in with that.

- Distinct
- Captured
- Uncovered
- Bite
- Flux

These are the names that appealed to me. As i haven't really got time to get feedback from other, I have decided i am going to use 'Flux' as the title for my magazine, as i think because it's short it's more effective. Also it means 'always changing' which is what happens in the music world!

Magazine title: FLUX

Front Cover Layout Designs

Idea 1

This was my first idea for a front cover design. I chose it because i want my magazine to be quite simple so everything is clear and it's not too crowded. The cover lines are positioned so they don't take too much focus off the picture, and there is a strapline at the top and bottom of the page which could be in a contrasting colour to stand out.

Idea 2

For my second idea i am using a black and white picture to take up the whole background. It also uses red and yellow to make the 'exclusive' stand out.

Planning my photoshoot

For my photoshoot, i am planning on taking pictures of a boy in his late teens who will be the new artist my magazine is focusing on. He will be dressed quite stereotypically indie so will fit in with the theme of the magazine. I am going to take quite a few pictures, all with different set ups, so i can write about him in different setting and situations. Most of these will be mid or long shots.

I will need different pictures to feature on the contents page of the magazine, so i am hoping to get some of a crowd at a gig to advertise an upcoming event or to give information about one that's already happened. For this i will use different angled shots and they will probably be long shots.

I may also find other models, maybe female, to show other new artists.