Preliminary Front Cover

Step-by-step

This was the first step I took in creating my preliminary front cover. I used a mid-shot for my main image, and created my masthead with chosen typeface which I’ll stick with throughout the design process.

The second step I took was the addition of a strapline and pricing/issue number. I also laid

out a border for where my main headline would be placed. It was placed synonymously with other magazines in the genre: the centre of the page, and slightly below the head for in

this case is a mid-shot image.

The third stage of my design includes the main headline, with QR code linking to a ‘social media institution’’ related to my magazine. As well as the addition of backgrounds for the coverlines to match the style of the main headline.

The last stage sees the completion of my magazine, with all coverlines in place, a twitter

handle and magazine website at the bottom, and all codes and conventions consolidated for.

Preliminary Contents page

Step-by-step

The first stage of my contents page design features the backdrop of the page, in this case a skate ramp located near to the school, that ‘repeats’ the style and genre of the photo-shoot for the front cover, a graffitied urban background. As well as this, my masthead is placed at the top of the page, synonymous with the genre.

The second stage of the contents page is the features placed in where the page numbers will

join and act as a directory for the magazine. These features include the cover lines from the

front cover.

The fourth stage includes the addition of a large centre-top image that links to my main feature – the double page spread. As well as

another picture that acts as a ‘space filler’.

The third stage includes these page numbers, as well as associating images to the features on their left.

The fifth stage includes the contents page title, and backdrop placeholders for my other contents page conventions. The page number and masthead address are placed at the bottom of the page, which is a common-place feature with magazine contents pages.

The last stage includes the addition of the remaining conventions, including the editorial,

subscription box, and feature encouraging social media interaction.