1. The light pink, block text is in stark The masthead has been overlayed by
contrast to the blue colour of the the Model used, this denotes
masthead. This is important as it importance to the model used and
makes the models name stand out makes them the primary focus of the
even further. magazine cover.
This pull quote from the magazine The colour of the Masthead has been
makes a bold statement; made from colour co-ordinated with the models
the model and it grasps the audience attire, the grey background with the
attention as they want to look for blue text is similar to the baseball
further evidence in the magazine that jackets colour scheme.
will reaffirm this statement. It is also
the same colour as the masthead, but Here are a list of other artists
different to text around it, thus featured in the magazine, the colour
making it stand out even more. used for each line of text is alternates
between the light blue used in the
Informs the audience what the masthead and black, this is to make
contents in the article about the the text of the artists names stand
model are. This is of interest to the out from each others.
intended audience.
Shadow from model has been
Rhetorical question directed at the generated and overlaid onto the
audience, this makes them try and magazine, making the model stand
guess, they are then instructed to the out even further.
page for the answer, and
subsequently, are more likely to read
the magazine and make a purchase. This stamp of authenticity is featured
on each edition of the magazines
cover, it also serves purpose of
Website of the magazine. Additional
outlining the magazine ethos.
Content can usually be found here.

2. The giant V behind the model is the
first character from the magazine
title, it is easily identifiable to readers
of the magazine.
The masthead has been formatted in
a way that looks it has made room to
fit more of the model in the
scene, this places importance upon
the model.
Here are featured contents of the
magazine, the headline of the article
is listed in capitals to grasp attention.
The black and white colour scheme
used gives a vintage impression and
aligns with the clothing worn by the
model.
The red heart is the only coloured
object on the whole page, the fact a
women is trying to grab onto it
asserts that the model is
These are the details of the
photographers. Below are details of
where the photos were taken, both
the front cover and contents page.

3. Extremely big, capitalised USA that The font used here is designed to The drop capital letter used is the The name of the
conveys how big the country is, and give a classy, minimalist look, against same font as the subheading. This is woman featured in
that the population loves the subject her dress and the white background. to convey importance to the the article is blue in
of the article. Contrasts with the ‘USA’. paragraph and catch attention. colour so it stands out
The red in her hair and These are the
the ribbons are colour author/photographers
co-ordinated to stand names.
out more against the
white background.

4. The purple, block text is the same The masthead has been overlaid by
colour as the. This is important as it the Model used, this denotes
makes the models name stand out importance to the model used and
even further, and indicates that makes them the primary focus of the
‘Drake’ is the star of the magazine. It magazine cover.
us also underlined, thus making it
stand out even more. The colour of the Masthead has been
made to co-ordinate with the
Informs the audience what the jewellery worn by the model as
contents in the article about the purple/gold/black go well with the
model are. This is of interest to the white/grey gradient background.
intended audience.
Here are a list of other artists
This seal of approval shows that the featured in the magazine, the colour
top 30 songs are listed in the used for the star separating their
magazine, including an all new names is the same as the
number one. masthead, but different to the font
text, as to make it stand out.
This displays the title of another
article that the reader may be
The URL’s of the social networking
interested in.
accounts of the magazine are placed
here. Usually additional content
Informs shop staff of when the linking back to the website is posted
magazine issue would be outdated and streamed to the users social
networking account.
Barcode & Price on left hand
side, easily visible on the magazine This QR Code can be scanned from a
stand. mobile device, then a webpage will
Website of the magazine. Additional be opened showing additional
Content can usually be found here. content for the magazine.

5. The stony grey background colour The contents page is addressed as the
used enhances the other colours and ‘Master Plan’. This conveys that it
makes them stand out, without encompasses everything that is
contrasting too much. covered in the magazine.
This is the Magazine Edition. The The masthead has rounded, yet bold
month is shown as a new issue is font that has a gradient colour
released every month. scheme. This makes it aesthetically
pleasing, and makes it stand out from
‘The Source’ Logo.
Here are featured contents of the
magazine, the headline of the article
is listed in capitals to grasp attention.
The section titles are done in the
same font type and colour scheme to
the masthead, although they are
smaller, indicating less importance.
It appears as if the models skin has
been manipulated to add a reddish
hue to it. This allows it to match the
font colour for each articles title.
This statement is designed to capture
the audiences attention by making it
appear as if ‘weezy’ is partaking in
controversial activity. The articles
page number is highlighted in red
encouraging the user to read the
article.

6. The black background used The font used here is designed to The model is standing in a pose that
exemplifies the statement of his give a bold statement out. Although does not look happy, giving evidence
suggesting not to become a hip hop it looks aesthetically appealing due to to back up his statement. His tattoo’s
artist as it implies he has been left in the contrast between the black showing may give a tough look and
the darkness background. suggest this is what his life is like.
The second sentence has a different
font colour to make it stand out, and
give importance to that final
statement.