Task 9- Construction (Front Cover)- Final Product

This is the finished product of my magazine cover.

Task 9 - Construction (Front Cover)

I have re-positioned my barcode and QR code because , I now have more room on the right side of my magazine for my teasers. I have added  coverlines "She's uncensored, wild and ready*" This portrays her as a unique and carpe diem artist, which will entice readers to read the interview. I have also added an asterisk as it is an enigma, and encourages readers to look more deeply into the magazine. I am currently in the middle of positioning my teasers. 

Task 9 - Construction (Front Cover)

Today I was experimenting with colours. In my opinion the use of blue made my magazine look a bit odd. It did not really fit in with the R & B genre. I decided to try the colour gold/yellow as it also stands out (bright, eye-catching). This colour seemed to fit in with the colour scheme and it looks more aesthetically pleasing.

Task 9 - Construction (front cover)

I have changed the size of my skyline so that it attracts more attention. I have also added her name. It was difficult to place her name as it clashed with the colour of her hair , so I decided to place it further below. It was still aesthetically pleasing, and I also added a pull quote which states : "I'm the definition of sex appeal." I have chosen this as a pull quote as it presents my artist as cocky and confident, which will entice the  audience to open the magazine. 

TASK 9 - Construction- (Front Cover)

I decided not to use the original concept of getting my logo from CoolText, as I think that the logo looked like a cartoon, and therefore childish. This would automatically reduce the age range of the readers that my magazine receives. I have started experimenting with the proximic aspect and design of my masthead and I have decided to place it in the left hand corner. This is because it is unique and would be a USP for my magazine. Also, I have started image manipulation and my models hair is quite long- so placing the masthead behind her would not aesthetically pleasing. 

This was the design of my magazine before I decided to change the layout of the masthead. I did not like how the masthead was set out as it went across her hair, and also because of the model's position. My masthead font and style also makes it hard to put it across the page. Therefore, I needed to decide on another layout and whilst experimenting, I came up with the above design.

TASK 9- Construction- (Front Cover)

I added my skyline which says: "New artist's edition - will they hit your spot?" I chose this statement because I think this appeals to those that want to be ahead of the music industry, in terms of finding out who's hot and has potential for success. Those who read my magazine will be ahead of the game as "SOUL." will have information regarding potential stars before any other R & B magazine. I chose the colour scheme of blue, white and red because no mainstream R & B magazines use this colour scheme. This therefore, would be a USP for my magazine.  

Task 9 - Construction (masthead)

I am using the cool text website to create my Masthead. This is a screenshot of designs I have been experimenting with. I definitely want a unique design and I think that the above image represents this ideology I have been changing the outline width of the logo, and colour - keeping in mind my teasers and cover lines and making sure that the logo does not contrast with them.