Evaluation Question 5
How did you attract/address your audience?
I believe that my publication could exist as a real media product because it sometimes it closely follows the design elements from other magazines, especially NME; I believe the coverlines sound real, this is because of my extensive research I did into the coverlines when doing my magazine analysis. I believe the title is of a good standard because it has a catchy sound and also relates to musical elements too.
I believe the strongest elements within my media products are my contents and double page spread construction; I feel they look more professional than my front page. They clearly distinguish the genre of my magazine too, especially the double page spread because you can read the colloquial tone I use throughout my article; evident in most 'indie' magazines I have researched. I like my contents page because it is very similar to NME's (above) I did this because NME is a well respected and suitable magazine choice to base my designs around; I have changed a few elements although to get some unique selling points (UPS).
I do feel that the pictures I have included throughout my media products are relevant to the genre of the magazine. Although, to make a higher production value to my magazines I would try to take better quality pictures with the equipment I have; obviously they wouldn't be as high production as real media magazines because they have access to studios etc..
The features that would relate to other magazines is just the general layout of the magazine, the contents page as shown above is very similar to NME's but the double page spread is very uniquely created. It is fairly rare to find two front pages that are very similar to each other so my front cover is also quite unique in itself, I used certain aspects of coverlines though when I was doing my research into effective coverlines.
I would buy the magazine because it incorporates the genre of music that I like. I feel that this is also a better price than most other weekly magazines. Even though NME is similar genre of music, it has a more wide approach to the music industry; my genre is tightly focused on 'indie'.
On The Front Cover
To the left is my front cover. I included a few design elements and different cover lines in order to attract potential readers from my selected target audience. The main image is the first thing a potential will notice, or possibly the huge cover line overlaying the image; it is this big and this colour because it aims to lure the reader in, entices them to want more. Even though the other cover lines are smaller, they are still emboldened to attract the readers attention. In the top right I have included a chance to win a fender newporter; an item that my target audience would be interested in winning; this will make them purchase the magazine.
On The Contents Page
To the right is my final contents page. I included various design elements and sub-headings to attract my 'indie scenesters' but while doing this I also had to adhere to my unified house style; which I believe I have done. The title has been brought across to the contents which is still bold and stands out more with the contrasting background, 'this week' is the same size as the 'refrain' because I want it to be equally as important. The subheadings in the boxes are there to grab the readers attention and allow them to find information quickly. I have included a medium sized image and a mini article so it lures the reader into wanting more. I have also included a discount offer at the bottom, along with promoting 'the ultimate album of 2012'.
On The Double Page Spread
My final double page spread is below. The main way I have tried to attract the target audience is with the huge headline; 'Exclusive With Leigh Peterson.' The pull quote is also instantly noticed because it stands out and is in the gold colour, along with all the questions. There is a trilogy of the 'artist' as well as a bigger picture below that, all appropriatley wrapped around the text so the reader has no struggle reading it.
How did you attract/address your audience?
I believe that my publication could exist as a real media product because it sometimes it closely follows the design elements from other magazines, especially NME; I believe the coverlines sound real, this is because of my extensive research I did into the coverlines when doing my magazine analysis. I believe the title is of a good standard because it has a catchy sound and also relates to musical elements too.
I believe the strongest elements within my media products are my contents and double page spread construction; I feel they look more professional than my front page. They clearly distinguish the genre of my magazine too, especially the double page spread because you can read the colloquial tone I use throughout my article; evident in most 'indie' magazines I have researched. I like my contents page because it is very similar to NME's (above) I did this because NME is a well respected and suitable magazine choice to base my designs around; I have changed a few elements although to get some unique selling points (UPS).
I do feel that the pictures I have included throughout my media products are relevant to the genre of the magazine. Although, to make a higher production value to my magazines I would try to take better quality pictures with the equipment I have; obviously they wouldn't be as high production as real media magazines because they have access to studios etc..
The features that would relate to other magazines is just the general layout of the magazine, the contents page as shown above is very similar to NME's but the double page spread is very uniquely created. It is fairly rare to find two front pages that are very similar to each other so my front cover is also quite unique in itself, I used certain aspects of coverlines though when I was doing my research into effective coverlines.
I would buy the magazine because it incorporates the genre of music that I like. I feel that this is also a better price than most other weekly magazines. Even though NME is similar genre of music, it has a more wide approach to the music industry; my genre is tightly focused on 'indie'.
On The Front Cover
To the left is my front cover. I included a few design elements and different cover lines in order to attract potential readers from my selected target audience. The main image is the first thing a potential will notice, or possibly the huge cover line overlaying the image; it is this big and this colour because it aims to lure the reader in, entices them to want more. Even though the other cover lines are smaller, they are still emboldened to attract the readers attention. In the top right I have included a chance to win a fender newporter; an item that my target audience would be interested in winning; this will make them purchase the magazine.
On The Contents Page
To the right is my final contents page. I included various design elements and sub-headings to attract my 'indie scenesters' but while doing this I also had to adhere to my unified house style; which I believe I have done. The title has been brought across to the contents which is still bold and stands out more with the contrasting background, 'this week' is the same size as the 'refrain' because I want it to be equally as important. The subheadings in the boxes are there to grab the readers attention and allow them to find information quickly. I have included a medium sized image and a mini article so it lures the reader into wanting more. I have also included a discount offer at the bottom, along with promoting 'the ultimate album of 2012'.
On The Double Page Spread
My final double page spread is below. The main way I have tried to attract the target audience is with the huge headline; 'Exclusive With Leigh Peterson.' The pull quote is also instantly noticed because it stands out and is in the gold colour, along with all the questions. There is a trilogy of the 'artist' as well as a bigger picture below that, all appropriatley wrapped around the text so the reader has no struggle reading it.
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