Thursday 1 October 2009

Research into Magazines





This college Magazine has the ingredients of a cover design.


The masthead is clearly visible and stands out. It's placed at the top of the magazine. It has become a convention that the title is placed at the top. Plus. if the magazine is stacked anywhere, the title will usually be visible because of where it is located.


The main image is a single image, which draws in your attention. The image is focused on the face of the female, which is happy. Her pose is relaxed and worry-free. This gives the reader the feeling that the college is welcoming and a happy place to be. The girl is also in a room with a globe and a comfy looking chairs which could give the impression that she is actually in the college.


The model credit in this magazine says, 'Ridgewater Student (and Myanmar native)' is a great way to say that everyone is welcome.


The main cover title stands out. They've used shadowed white text on a fairly dull background to give maximum standout.


There is no barcode or selling line which could mean that the magazine is free.


This is Assumption magazine. This magazine not like the others, but some ingredients are the same.

The masthead is at the top, just like with Ridgewater College and most other magazines.

It's simple; the main image isn't of a person but of a lamp and cross which adds emphasis to the main cover line. 'Catholic' and 'tradition' are shown in the image with the cross and lamp with have a hint of nostalgia.

However, the magazine still looks modern. The thin font and few colours are very up-to-date.

This is the same with other Assumption magazines.

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