The document provides design tips for magazine covers, recommending that font colors be used sparingly to highlight key points without overwhelming the reader. A well-designed cover features a central photograph of the main subject, with their eyes making contact with the reader to promote an engaging image. Additional details like matching the font and background colors to the subject's clothing, clearly styled mastheads, and properly placed supplementary stories help create an aesthetically pleasing layout.

1. Colour font changes
catch the eye to show
key points, but do not
overwhelm the reader.
The colour of the
masthead matches
the collar of his
cardigan and some
of the text on the
front cover.
The background
of the magazine
matches his
clothes.
The Photo is well
centred; the text
doesn’t block the
photo. Also, his eyes
are looking at the
reader. This
promotes a
welcoming aspect.

2. Clear font for
masthead with
its own unique
style.
Main photo is
well centralised
on the cover,
readers know
the main article
is about him
The colour
scheme is a bit
all over the
place.
Sub stories are well
placed on the
cover. They don’t
collide with each
other.

3. Text colour is
well readable in
contrast with
the white
background.
Text is wrapped
around the cover
photo.
Eyes are focused
on the reader,
promoting a
welcoming
image.
Font colours
match clothes