Final Post

This is my final post. I have finished my music magazine and am pleased with the result.

Final Evaluation of Music Magazine(powerpoint presentation)

In addition to this, I made several changes due to audience feedback. I considered colour scheme and font and changed it according to the opinions of my audience. I also carried out a questionnaire about what genres of music were preferred so I had an overall idea of what sort of music was favoured by young adults.

Evaluation Of Final Magazine

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Final contents page

This is my final contents page design and I have done several things since my last post. I have inserted an editors signature which imedietly made everthing look more professional and I am extremely pleased with it. I added in the album art for my CD cover and am happy with the way it looks; I think it looks extremely effective. After trying several different pictures in the blank space above the editorial, I decided on adding in a subscription box which also meant I could include more pictures with examples of alternate covers. This also makes the magazine appear more realistic, as if it has been around for a long time. A number and magazine website address is included which adds to the realism. I added in a background the the 'contents' headline to make it stand out and included and issue number, page number and the logo which is featured throughout the magazine. Finally, I added in the brand identity red and blue stars which help to draw the eye to the articles. The contents page is the piece I am the most please with as I think it looks the most professional.

Final cover

This is my final front cover design and I have made all adjustments to it. I am pleased with the outcome as I think it looks professional and I pleased with the impact the colour scheme makes. Since my last update I have added the details of the stars (red and blue) which I have made part of the brand identity. I used the stars as bullet points and also running along the top as a sort of fringe to the line that separates the main cover and the date and issue. I decided that I would have the word 'Free' in a large bold font on the round sticker as it would attract potential buyers. I filled in the artists name at the bottom and I made the blocks behind the text different lengths to make it more visually interesting. The coverlines and quotes were difficult to be seen without a black backing as they blended into the image not matter what colour I tried. I really like the way it turned out as it looks as if the coverlines have been pasted on. I added in the price above the barcode, as this is where they normally are (though I tried it at the top with the date and issue number at first.) The dotted background behind the banner is printed on the magazine but I have elongated the ends so it looks like a cardboard wrap around over the top. This would stop people looking inside the magazine and encourage them to buy to see what is inside.

Final Double Spread Page

This is my final update on my double spread page. Since my last update I have given a background to the standfirst so that the writing is now visible and I have done the same with the quote in the middle of the article so that it looks like part of the magazine design. I added the page numbers to make the page look like it really comes from a magazine and also included the logo in the top left corner. I think If I now made any more adjustments, the page would just become cluttered. If I was to do anything, it would be to add the brand identity stars in blue and red but I think the page is fine as it is. I think it looks professional and the I am very happy with the vibrancy of the colours in the images. They leap off the page and will do well to hold the readers attention.