1. As band members can be
viewed, their costume
shall also display the
genre.
The use of colour helps
to display the genre, as
they are bold, contrasting
colours which break the
norm considering colour
schemes, which the punk
genre does too (breaking
norms). There is also use
of many different bold
colours, which makes it
look messy, disorganized
and busy, which the punk
genre is known for. There
is an even distribution of
band members, which
does make it looks slightly
organised; making it more
appealing to the eye. The
colours of the band text
are red and white; which
are simple colours and as
it is informative to provide
band names and they
would determine whether
or not someone would
cosume a music magazine,
they need to be as easy to
view as possible, which
they are by using a simple
colour scheme, and they
stick out which is crucial.
The magazine name is a
bold, sans- serif font,
which makes it stick out
and seem like a bold
statement. It’s also easier
to read, which is
important, as the colour
used in this instance is
difficult to view.
The route of the eye.
The first things that are
recognisable are the deals
that can be won from
buying the magazine and
the name of the magazine.
Firstly, it is very important
that a target audience
notice the name of the
magazine, as it is typically
a name that shall appeal to
the target audience, and
will draw the attention of
those who have already
consumed the product. In
this instance, the title of
the magazine is called, ‘Big
Cheese’, which can be
considered a rather
immature and humorous;
which suits the personality
of the target audience, as
they are young and known
to be rather frolicsome.
Secondly, deals are
important for an audience
to see, as they are there
specifically to attract
customers. They are
typically prizes and
opportunities that the
target audience would
Most likely be interested in. The next thing that the audience would notice would
be the word ‘punk’, which as they have probably been attracted by the magazine
name and the deals, they are likely to relate to that word. After which, they may
notice the names and the faces of bands/ band members, which would interest
them if they are part of the genre, as they would probably recognise the popular
bands mentioned.
The final route of the eye begins with the word ‘plus’, which implies that there is
a lot of content for the audience to digest, making it appear worth the money that
the target audience would need to spend. There is then a list of names at the
bottom of the page and the right hand side, which also suggests that there is a lot
in the magazine that the target audience would be interested in.
Language such as ‘special’, ‘win’, ‘collectors’, etc. makes the magazine seem a lot more important, as the
audience may feel as if they are missing out on something big if they do not purchase the product.
This magazine would be the type that ‘Damaged’ would be found in, as they suit the mood of this magazine
and they are of the appropriate genre. When designing my replica magazine cover, I should take into
account many things that are displayed on this cover, such as bold fonts, a bold colour scheme that is still
appealing and readable, attractive deals and the importance of the route of the eye, and just how much it
can determine the number of magazines sold.