2. GQ Magazine
The front cover is very bold, it uses block
capitals and varies in font.
An image is used to cover the whole page,
which text is then layered over or under.
The “GQ” logo and sub headings are all in
bold yellow text, this makes them the more
noticeable parts of the front page.
The colour scheme used is yellow and white.
These stand out on the page and create a
clean finish to the magazine.
3. GQ Online
GQ is a very sophisticated online experience, it includes a lot of images from brands and celebrities. It focuses
on what they are wearing and goes in to detail on how you can re create it. Lots of brands like to advertise on
the website, for example “Burberry” was advertising on Tuesday, this included a link to the “Burberry” U.K site
where you could purchase their clothing. The website also advertises their own magazine, they have a sort of
kicker which says “Subscribe Now” with a preview of this months issue. The colour scheme throughout the
website is white on black, the background are images of models and then the main page is white with all the
accessible links.
4. Men’s Health Magazine
This magazine cover is very busy, there are
lots of headings and sub headings.
The image in the center is surrounded by
black text, this works well because the white
background contrasts the text.
The masthead stands bold at the top of the
page in red, while the picture slightly covers
up a letter.
The colour scheme on this cover is black on
white, with yellow highlighted sub headings.
5. Men’s Health
This webpage is very basic, its main purpose is advertising their magazine subscription. In every corner of the
page there is a place to subscribe, they try to entice the audience by introducing offers. The colour scheme is
very plain, white and grey are predominant but the logo, and issues samples at the top of the page add some
colour. In contrast to the other magazine there are few images, again they concentrate on advertising their
subscriptions and their “Free Exclusive Guides.” Only one font is used on the page, this creates a consistency
throughout the whole website and makes it slightly more professional. Overall its very basic, and is not one of
the high graphic websites.
6. Esquire Magazine
This page is completely different to the last
two, the picture is the focal point of the
whole magazine cover.
The last magazine only covered up part of
the masthead, whereas this image is
covering the center of the title.
There is a very little text on the page, which
is a complete contrast to all the other
magazines.
The colour scheme is very metallic, and
uses silver, greys and gold's.
7. Esquire Magazine
Esquire magazine uses a lot of white, the background is plain which provides a clean background for images
and text. There are lots of categories like “Style and Grooming” and “Food and Drink” unlike Men's Health
magazine which uses it for advertising its subscription. The font on the logo is very unique and would only
really work for the logo as it can be quite difficult to read, instead they have used a thick black font which
works well with the white/grey background. The page is covered with one very large image and two separate
images from the current magazine issue, this is similar to other style websites which heavily rely on visual
aides to sell products. Finally unlike GQ Magazine it doesn't’t have to many links to external webpages, these
tend to be advertising or pages which sell the product you are looking at.
8. MFM Magazine
This is another basic page with very little
text.
The main focal point is the image, the
masthead and text just balance on the
outside.
The colour throughout is black and white,
with a silver gradient going to the left.
The overall effect makes it look quite old
fashioned, but the style of font makes you
think otherwise.
9. MFM Magazine
This website doesn't’t focus on one style, it ranges in its styles to cover a larger market. The background is a
white and grey gradient, it keeps it simple and fresh looking whilst making images and text stand out. Because
it’s a men's magazine there is a variety of models, usually they focus on the men's clothing because it’s a
men's magazine but include female models as well. The images on the homepage reflect the style the website
is going for, however they do change. They also act as links to other websites but also provide a visual aide
for people vising the site, below is a list of websites like “Topman”, “Burton” and other high-street stores.