Wednesday, 7 March 2007

Year 12 Front Covers-Final versions?

Here are 4 'almost finished' front covers. Compare these to the drafts posted earlier.

FTL-in the style of Stuff/FHM.It's FOR THE LADS.

KOUTURE in the style of I.D.-Minimalist design.striking images


KNOW IT gossip/celeb/fashion..weekly magazine/busy cover used to attract attention.


JAM. Just About Men/gadgets/sport/music.

COURTEOUS.In the style of style 'bibles' such as GQ/ARENA.Gadgets/sport/music. Aimed at male readers.

Again your comments are most welcome.

6 comments:

Ray said...

The Kouture one is different compared to other magazine, the 'striking' images are something that rarely hasn't been seen, it'd be intersting if it would attract the target audience.

The Know-It magazine is something that is too common, although, the design is well though about, however it does feel empty with the white background behind the girl, although, the genre of the industry is too common to be succesful.

JAM, again, is a magazine that is in decline nowadays and it won't do well. The design is good, and the captions is wel thought about, but I don't think it'd work, it'll depend on the articles.

The Courtueos (my spelling?) one is good, although, it just seems like a breed from GQ and something that is replicated the competitors, which probably wont work in sales. However, it's the design that would prob attract the target audience...

Anonymous said...

JAM - THE ONE OF AISHA AND NIKESH LOOKS WIKID DA LIGHTING LOOKS GOOD, its looks shopisticaed and classy. it has a well balanced front page. however wt is ur attended audience and would men by this magazine, saliya

Anonymous said...

Yea overall really good magazines looking professional

Anonymous said...

To Courteous group, wow your front page is really clever and it looks like a professional magazine with the colour scheme and main image and the positioning on the headlines etc. It is very similar to GQ magazine and that is good as generally men's magazine sales are declining but GQ still maintains a strong circulation, so it was a good idea to do this style of magazine and for your double page spend if you look at GQ magazine and the types of articles they have it will help you for the type of article that would suit your artefact.
All the best
Pelena

Anonymous said...

COURTEOUS - As media students we believe that in the magazine industry courteous would fit into the male catergory due to the bold design of the title and the use of cover lines. We find the structure of your front cover very appealing considering the conventions of male magazines, with your picture overlapping your title it gives a sense of realism.

Defonately upto standards. Keep doing what your doing.

Canon Palmer Yr13 - Daveen, Sarah, Hiren

Anonymous said...

Jam- festivals- I think its a really good idea, new and fresh. You have gone away from the conventional front covers, and thought of something clever and effective. However, does it reach out to a male audience only?