Take a look at this magazine design. Do you agree or disagree that this is a good magazine design? Why or why not? Comment on the use of image, colour, motto and font. Post your answers here.
The overall look of the magazine cover is good. However, to get critical, the colours and usage of text type is a little too small and unnoticable. The main title of the magazine is hard to read at a first glance also. The background itself is solid, although it could maybe have a few more little images around the sides. The barcode should be at the back, and at the front it detracts from the overall appeal of the magazine. Overall the magazine cover is fairly good, but it does need a few touch-ups to be completely effective and appealing.
The only thing that I think is good about this magazine colour is the main image. It would attract and interest people who like plants, garden etc. I also like the font used for the name of the magazine as it could interest and attract peope who like plants. I don't like the fact that there is only one mini advertisement on the side of the magazine. This could stop people from buying it because it looks dull and not a lot to offer. The colour of text and the font size are not good as it looks very dull, boring and unnoticable. nothing jumps out and graspes your attention. Overall, this magazine cover is not effective and attractive because of uneffective use of typography, colour, font size and advertisements. But its not totally bad.
l think the cover of the magazine is appropriate, the use of colour,moto and the font is good in describing what is in the magazine.The cover is not to busy it is just perfect in catching the attention of a reader. The only thing l don't like is the barcode on the front cover. it should maybe be at the back.
The cover is amazing. It brings people toward it with it's beauty, and its not overcrowded. The use of words and styling of the cover is wonderful. Just perfect. I would definitley buy this. The only thing that i would change would be to put the barcode sticker on the back of the magazine. But other than that Well Done.
I think that the magazine is not very good at all. Even thought the pictures are obviously extracted from a “better homes and gardens” article the layout in the magazine cover is atrocious.
IMAGES: There is a single image on the front cover. This is not very good because there needs to be multiple sub-images to help catch attention of the buyers and advertising the articles within the magazine.
COLOUR: The colour of the text on the front cover of this magazine is very bad. I can’t read most of the sub headings at a glance because they are the same colour as the picture behind it. Also the brownie grey colour at the top of the magazine cover makes it very dull and boring.
MOTTO: I am not entirely sure what is meant by motto as it doesn’t explain it in the example analyses.
FONT: The font used in the magazine cover is very hard to read and would not catch the attention of the reader. Some of the sub headings are also very small and not very noticeable.
Over all I don’t think I would buy this magazine if a saw it in the shops. There are two main reasons for this decision; first of all I’m not interested in gardening at all! And secondly nothing about this magazine really catches my attention. There for I disagree that this is a good magazine design.
if i did this magazine cover i wouuld have definately changed the colours and font size of the text because some parts you can barely see because of the colour and size. however the picture is good for it shows what is inside the magazine. overall i disagree with this magazine and would not buy it for it does not catch my attention
This is not a good magazine cover - as many other commentors (if thats a word), have pointed out.
First of all: the image does relate to the topic of gardening and etc. but the page needs more pictures, prefrably for the other headings. Small igames to give the viewer (and possibly future reader) an idea of what each of them are. For example "Sound of Water - Pretty in Harmony," is it a song, a musical, what does a song/musical even have to do wih gardening??? I Don't Know. Second thing, the colours are totally out of line, when choosing colours for magazine covers, you gotta choose colours that work! Not white, blue, brown, black and a random splash of purple. Third thing, the motto is "the water-wise sensei," it doesnt really seen right, and from my understaning, a sensei is a Japanese title used to address/refer to professors, teachers and professionals (Lawyers, doctors), and gardeners - arent really senseis. Maybe "the water-wise guru" or "the water-wise expert." And last but not least, the font. When you looking at it, slowly from top to bottom, like I did. Your starting at the top and your thinking: WOW! What an AMAIZNG and CREATIVE title! So Different, it really suits this magazine! And then your eyes start to scroll down the page and all that happiness turns to dissapointment, as you realise how terrible the rest of the font looks. I couldn't even read some of it because it blended with the background colours. The type of font used for the smaller headings could also be changed to something else, they seem so boring and an dull, it kindof makes the cover seem like magazine road-kill. But on a positive note, at least the title name and design has something to do with the magazine. This isn't a magazine that I would buy, but I would probably pick up, because I would be so distracted by the title font that I probably wouldnt notice the rest of the page.
READ MINE!!! CHyeahhh LUKE <3 SHANNON 4 EVER... ZOMG LMFAO ROFLCOPTER...XD I can copy from every1s answers, hehe.. This magazine cover design, I think, is very average. It may appeal to the more 'senior' COUGH*(Mr Mah) COUGH* though doesn't appeal to me as a teenager. It needs alot more colour to stand out from others. The subheadings relate to the inside articles wich is colourless and boring. The cover is not well thought out, I cant even read the title of the magazine and the colours of the subheadings(though not many) are hard to read because of the background picture. I would not buy this magazine if it was free. Eh whaat? o_O Thannkss:) Media is sickk!!! PEACE OUT =3 Coreyyy...^^
this magazine cover sucks. people would be drawn to the picture first which is the point and then the title but everything after that is too small to read and the picture on the top right does not have anything next to it so it might just be a random image. also the cd picture detracts attention from the picture of the men and the title. it does not even ned to be there because people will see it when they get it inside. the colour is good and the green and the blue look good together i would not buy this magazine.it SUCKS bY JEsSe muRrAY
MR MAH!!! :) what's up? :D This magazine is awesome. The cover is appealing to maybe not so many men, but definately women with an exterior garden interst. The use of images are really good. the plants in the background are realy effective. the colours that are used in this magazine, match together and they compliment themselves. this garden would be attractive to those that ike the colour bluee <3 and ike plants and can be bothered mantaining them. (not my parents :D) The font used was quite difficult to read. if i could redesing the magazine, maybe i would change the font of the title. also the barcode shoud be put at the back of the magazine. other than that, this magazine is pretty yummy :) overall this magazine kicks butt, and i would definately buy it! :D Priscilla Ganesan
The magazine cover is a simple, yet appropriate cover for the topic. The background image is a direct advertisement of what will be in the magazine and has been used well. It has been well selected and will appeal to the target audience. The title, also considered an image,as well as its accompanying image of a cactus, are also very appealing; they will probably be the first features of the cover that will 'leap out at you' when you see this cover. It is printed in white with a dark background so it stands out from the rest of the magazine cover. This is good use of colour, however, some things need to be changed to make this magazine cover complete. The colour of the text in the magazine cover blends in too much with the background image and therefore will be difficult to read. The colour either must be changed or moved to another area on the cover where it can be easily seen. Although it is directly corresponding to the topic, most magazine buyers go by the appearance of the cover. The font used for the title, as mentioned earlier, although it can be quite hard to read at first and blocks out some of the background image, springs out at you and has been used extremely well. However, the smaller fonts describing the other contents of the magazine are too small an are not suited to a gardening magazine. These small fonts can be put in a frame or box to make sure that they are clearly noticeable and the font needs to be changed; it is more suited to a computer magazine. The use of motto is also not that appealing to gardeners. An ideal magazine motto must be appealing and often witty so it attracts its audience. Although it describes the magazine well, it should be altered so it appeals to the magazine's target audience. On the whole, the magazine is not the best cover in the world by any stretch of the imagination. It does have good elements, but in order to make it a success, drastic changes ned to be made to it before it heads off to the publishing office. By Josh Taylor
The overall look of the magazine cover is good. However, to get critical, the colours and usage of text type is a little too small and unnoticable. The main title of the magazine is hard to read at a first glance also. The background itself is solid, although it could maybe have a few more little images around the sides. The barcode should be at the back, and at the front it detracts from the overall appeal of the magazine. Overall the magazine cover is fairly good, but it does need a few touch-ups to be completely effective and appealing.
ReplyDeleteRachel Spencer
The only thing that I think is good about this magazine colour is the main image. It would attract and interest people who like plants, garden etc. I also like the font used for the name of the magazine as it could interest and attract peope who like plants. I don't like the fact that there is only one mini advertisement on the side of the magazine. This could stop people from buying it because it looks dull and not a lot to offer. The colour of text and the font size are not good as it looks very dull, boring and unnoticable. nothing jumps out and graspes your attention. Overall, this magazine cover is not effective and attractive because of uneffective use of typography, colour, font size and advertisements. But its not totally bad.
ReplyDeletePeter Siani
l think the cover of the magazine is appropriate, the use of colour,moto and the font is good in describing what is in the magazine.The cover is not to busy it is just perfect in catching the attention of a reader. The only thing l don't like is the barcode on the front cover. it should maybe be at the back.
ReplyDeleteYolanda Erasmus
The cover is amazing. It brings people toward it with it's beauty, and its not overcrowded. The use of words and styling of the cover is wonderful. Just perfect. I would definitley buy this. The only thing that i would change would be to put the barcode sticker on the back of the magazine. But other than that Well Done.
ReplyDeletePhoebe Proctor
I think that the magazine is not very good at all. Even thought the pictures are obviously extracted from a “better homes and gardens” article the layout in the magazine cover is atrocious.
ReplyDeleteIMAGES: There is a single image on the front cover. This is not very good because there needs to be multiple sub-images to help catch attention of the buyers and advertising the articles within the magazine.
COLOUR: The colour of the text on the front cover of this magazine is very bad. I can’t read most of the sub headings at a glance because they are the same colour as the picture behind it. Also the brownie grey colour at the top of the magazine cover makes it very dull and boring.
MOTTO: I am not entirely sure what is meant by motto as it doesn’t explain it in the example analyses.
FONT: The font used in the magazine cover is very hard to read and would not catch the attention of the reader. Some of the sub headings are also very small and not very noticeable.
Over all I don’t think I would buy this magazine if a saw it in the shops. There are two main reasons for this decision; first of all I’m not interested in gardening at all! And secondly nothing about this magazine really catches my attention. There for I disagree that this is a good magazine design.
LUKE DIXON
Its great its colourful it brings out the point of magazine. The words are very stylish and big, i would by the products this is selling.
ReplyDeleteif i did this magazine cover i wouuld have definately changed the colours and font size of the text because some parts you can barely see because of the colour and size. however the picture is good for it shows what is inside the magazine. overall i disagree with this magazine and would not buy it for it does not catch my attention
ReplyDeleteBrendon Armstrong
This is not a good magazine cover - as many other commentors (if thats a word), have pointed out.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all: the image does relate to the topic of gardening and etc. but the page needs more pictures, prefrably for the other headings. Small igames to give the viewer (and possibly future reader) an idea of what each of them are. For example "Sound of Water - Pretty in Harmony," is it a song, a musical, what does a song/musical even have to do wih gardening??? I Don't Know.
Second thing, the colours are totally out of line, when choosing colours for magazine covers, you gotta choose colours that work! Not white, blue, brown, black and a random splash of purple.
Third thing, the motto is "the water-wise sensei," it doesnt really seen right, and from my understaning, a sensei is a Japanese title used to address/refer to professors, teachers and professionals (Lawyers, doctors), and gardeners - arent really senseis. Maybe "the water-wise guru" or "the water-wise expert."
And last but not least, the font. When you looking at it, slowly from top to bottom, like I did. Your starting at the top and your thinking: WOW! What an AMAIZNG and CREATIVE title! So Different, it really suits this magazine! And then your eyes start to scroll down the page and all that happiness turns to dissapointment, as you realise how terrible the rest of the font looks. I couldn't even read some of it because it blended with the background colours. The type of font used for the smaller headings could also be changed to something else, they seem so boring and an dull, it kindof makes the cover seem like magazine road-kill.
But on a positive note, at least the title name and design has something to do with the magazine. This isn't a magazine that I would buy, but I would probably pick up, because I would be so distracted by the title font that I probably wouldnt notice the rest of the page.
READ MINE!!!
ReplyDeleteCHyeahhh LUKE <3 SHANNON 4 EVER... ZOMG LMFAO ROFLCOPTER...XD I can copy from every1s answers, hehe..
This magazine cover design, I think, is very average. It may appeal to the more 'senior' COUGH*(Mr Mah) COUGH* though doesn't appeal to me as a teenager. It needs alot more colour to stand out from others. The subheadings relate to the inside articles wich is colourless and boring. The cover is not well thought out, I cant even read the title of the magazine and the colours of the subheadings(though not many) are hard to read because of the background picture. I would not buy this magazine if it was free. Eh whaat? o_O Thannkss:) Media is sickk!!! PEACE OUT =3 Coreyyy...^^
this magazine cover sucks. people would be drawn to the picture first which is the point and then the title but everything after that is too small to read and the picture on the top right does not have anything next to it so it might just be a random image. also the cd picture detracts attention from the picture of the men and the title. it does not even ned to be there because people will see it when they get it inside. the colour is good and the green and the blue look good together
ReplyDeletei would not buy this magazine.it SUCKS
bY JEsSe muRrAY
MR MAH!!! :) what's up? :D
ReplyDeleteThis magazine is awesome. The cover is appealing to maybe not so many men, but definately women with an exterior garden interst. The use of images are really good. the plants in the background are realy effective. the colours that are used in this magazine, match together and they compliment themselves. this garden would be attractive to those that ike the colour bluee <3 and ike plants and can be bothered mantaining them. (not my parents :D)
The font used was quite difficult to read. if i could redesing the magazine, maybe i would change the font of the title. also the barcode shoud be put at the back of the magazine. other than that, this magazine is pretty yummy :)
overall this magazine kicks butt, and i would definately buy it! :D
Priscilla Ganesan
The magazine cover is a simple, yet appropriate cover for the topic. The background image is a direct advertisement of what will be in the magazine and has been used well. It has been well selected and will appeal to the target audience. The title, also considered an image,as well as its accompanying image of a cactus, are also very appealing; they will probably be the first features of the cover that will 'leap out at you' when you see this cover. It is printed in white with a dark background so it stands out from the rest of the magazine cover. This is good use of colour, however, some things need to be changed to make this magazine cover complete. The colour of the text in the magazine cover blends in too much with the background image and therefore will be difficult to read. The colour either must be changed or moved to another area on the cover where it can be easily seen. Although it is directly corresponding to the topic, most magazine buyers go by the appearance of the cover. The font used for the title, as mentioned earlier, although it can be quite hard to read at first and blocks out some of the background image, springs out at you and has been used extremely well. However, the smaller fonts describing the other contents of the magazine are too small an are not suited to a gardening magazine. These small fonts can be put in a frame or box to make sure that they are clearly noticeable and the font needs to be changed; it is more suited to a computer magazine. The use of motto is also not that appealing to gardeners. An ideal magazine motto must be appealing and often witty so it attracts its audience. Although it describes the magazine well, it should be altered so it appeals to the magazine's target audience. On the whole, the magazine is not the best cover in the world by any stretch of the imagination. It does have good elements, but in order to make it a success, drastic changes ned to be made to it before it heads off to the publishing office.
ReplyDeleteBy Josh Taylor