Making of DPS (cont.) and Final DPS

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On the previous post, I talked about the first few processes of the making of the DPS and now I will be continuing on and showing the final outcome at the end.

6. Continuing on, I decided to add a label that says "Exclusive" on the top right of the page to catch my target audience's attention and I made sure its colour is bright and different from the rest.

7. Before adding the finishing touches, I thought of changing the house style of my DPS. I tried changing the colours to pastel and the fonts into more calligraphic. However, it doesn't match the theme and genre of my magazine. Moreso, I am wary that my target audience will not like the concept so I reverted back to my original idea.

8. To finish off my magazine, I added a sidebar that shows further information about the artist/model. I made sure to put this at the bottom of the main image in order to be less distracting to the reader and to look more professionally organised and eye-catching.

9. Finally, I added the page numbers and other information at the top and bottom page. Below is the final double page spread of my magazine. I am contented with the outcome of the DPS and have made decisions that will appeal to the genre and target audience of choice.

Nina

31.03.17

Making of DPS

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The following is the process of creating my double page spread and what I had to consider as a result of the final product. I will be splitting the process into two posts.

1. Below is the final image I decided to use as the main image of the page. The reason for choosing this is because the image shows a very feminine side of the person being interviewed and because my target audience is mostly female.

2. For my double page spread, I decided to have the picture on the left-hand side and the whole interview or text on the right-hand side. This way it is organised and the text can be easily read rather than having the text surround the image. Also, I chose a pale orange colour for the background since it correlates with the model's hair highlights.

3. For the header, I used different fonts to show variety. Below are the fonts I used:

I used a calligraphic font for the topmost title as it is classy yet eye-catching and it also stands out from the rest of the other fonts I have used. The colour red matches the model's lip colour showing coordination and consistency in house style.







For the main part of the header, I used a bold font and made the font size bigger in order to pop put from the rest and to make a statement that this is the main topic. Blue is a primary colour that goes with the colour red and is featured in the front cover of the magazine as well. Again, maintaining consistency.

I chose a less sophisticated and bold font for the description part of the header since I wanted the centre of attention to be on the first two titles.
Because this serves as a tagline for the main header, the small condensed font and grey font colour reflects this.

4. For the whole text, I kept it simple by using fonts that are less eye-catching.

   On the left is what the double page spread looks so far after all the tweaking and considerations.5. In order for the body text to be separated from the header and to look more organised, I added lines in the middle, top and bottom (as shown below).I made sure to begin the body text with a drop cap and as I stated in my previous post, this makes it more stylish and attractive.

The continuition of this post will be posted next and up next will be the final touches and the final product.

Nina

31.03.17

Magazine Reader Profile

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Below I created a reader profile for my magazine. This shows the key statistics of the magazine which will give marketers the opportunity to make more targeted marketing choices and ensures that you cast your net in the most profitable pond.

Nina

26.03.17

Double Page Spread Draft and Feedback

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This is a draft of my double page spread. The main image I used is different from what I was initially going to use as I thought this photo would suit my DPS more as it is similar to the front cover image. However, this is just a draft and changes may still occur. I showed this to students from my class and asked for feedback. Overall, they suggested the following:

1. Stick to the colour scheme

2. Add different images of the model

3. Make sure the body text will be concise and interesting

4. Use engaging vocabulary for the header and sidebar (that will be added to my final DPS)

I am planning to take into consideration all suggestions as I agree that my double page spread lack of colour, excitement, text and language. Also, after researching on what makes a double page spread, I am thinking of adding a header that will grab the audience's attention to read the page.

Nina

17.03.17

Front Cover Magazine Feedback

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After posting up my final front cover magazine, I asked my target audience to give out feedback on it.

Overall, my target audience said that the magazine suited the genre which is pop & RnB. The reason being is because of the model's pose and gesture, the clear and organised layout of the magazine that doesn't overshadow the model's features. One commented on the editing of the cover image. They said that the editing of the cover model isn't "overly airbrushed" unlike other magazines. The reason I have done this is to show my target audience the reality of the photos taken in magazines by showing the model's true complexion. Also, including top artists' names in my coverlines is a good way for my target audience to buy the magazine since these are artists this generation listens to. They implied that this magazine's affordable price is worth the buy of people their age. 

Nina

17.03.17

Ideas and What to Consider on the Double Page Spread

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Here I'll be brainstorming ideas on what I want to include on my double page spread.

Nina

12.03.17

Making of Magazine Cover & Final Cover

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The following would be the process or the making of my magazine cover and how I decided with the finished product.

Nina

10.03.17

Double Page Spread Mock-Up

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This is a rough idea of what I want my double page spread to look like. Although it looks a bit dull, I will make it as enticing as it can be by adding an image or two and maintain the colour scheme.

Nina

10.03.17

Double Page Spread Research

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Now that I have finished my magazine cover, I am moving onto my double page spread. A magazine spread is two pages that are next to each other. These two pages act as one single element even if those pages are going to contain two different stories. Below are double pages spreads that have inspired me.

1. This double page spread has relatively reflects the genre of my own magazine and the colour scheme. Instead of having the model to one side of the page like some double page spreads, the texts are surrounding the model who is at the centre of both pages. The title is big and bold which easily catches the audience's attention. The whole page maintains its colour scheme which is pink and doesn't use any irrelevant colours that don't match. Overall, I think this double page spread is unique and would appeal my target audience. However, I think that if the model is in the middle with texts surrounding it, the audience's attention would divert to the model instead of reading the texts.

2. Below is the double page spread that I would definitely base my double page spread with. With the model on one page and the rest of the article on the other page, I think it makes the whole spread clear and organised. Also, they used a close-up shot of the model to focus on her facial expressions and how it reflects the mood of the page spread. Similar to the previous one, the colour scheme is focused on one colour, orange. Adding an additional picture at the bottom makes the whole page less bland and dull. 

Nina

09.03.17

Second Magazine Draft and Feedback

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Below is the second draft of my magazine cover and feedback on it. I have chosen 3 people of my target audience to be able to achieve the response I need in order to improve.

Overall, the first person's response towards my magazine was quite firm and unbiased which truly helped pin point what I need to improve on. This includes selecting a new and better colour scheme that could stand out against the white background. The other two responses were quite lenient and relaxed which has helped me recognise which aspects of the cover I shall stick with such as the model's facial expressions and the title of the magazine. 

Nina

09.03.17

Mock-Up for Front Cover

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This is a rough template of what I envision my front cover to look like. For the coverlines, I will include new articles about artists, freebies,etc. 

Nina

08.03.17