To further understand the front cover of a magazine – I compiled 10 magazine front covers that I liked the look of.
One aspect that I am interested in including in my magazine would be the use of image manipulation. This would allow me to create depth in my magazine and it would let me have a front cover that is unique and appealing to the eye. In particular, I like the ‘Clash’ magazine, this is due to the image manipulation being detailed, well thought out, and put together. I feel that the use of image manipulation to create a collage creates a quirky and eccentric look to the magazine, and this would appeal to my target audience.
Furthermore, I especially like the typeface used in the ‘Elle’ magazine. I feel that not only does the light blue colour give it a playful, youthful look – the addition of the angled text adds to the joyful mood and further uplifts the magazine. Not only this, I like the main cover star’s pose and positioning on the front cover due to it being compelling and not what you typically see. I also like how the model is incorporated into the masthead – as this makes the magazine look more put together.
Another thing I love is the layout of the ‘Aaliyah’ magazine, I feel it is unique and comprehensive with the addition of the four image boxes along the bottom of the page. This adds depth and dimension to the magazine – making it look more intriguing and striking. Moreover, I love the colour scheme of the magazine cover, it is subtle yet still effective.
Focus Forward
This task has enabled me to understand different aspects of magazine front covers that I liked the look of. It has allowed me to recognise why the designers made certain decisions and the impact they have. It has also shown me different ideas I could include in my magazine and helped me make some design decisions. In my magazine, I will definitely include image manipulation and have a unique masthead to create a cohesive magazine that appeals to my target audience.