Planning, how my research has influenced my planning.

How my posts have influenced my planning and initial ideas.

DPS

 I like the layout of this magazine with an image between the first and the third columns of text and at the top of the second column, this breaks up the text and makes it appear like there is less. However I think there has been too much white space used at the top of the page. Most of the participants in my survey suggested they would prefer a DPS with less text so the survey has not disproved this idea.

 I like the use of casual register, which I believe attracts a younger target audience. I also like the amount of text used, as what is written is direct but still informative. The text in the box out (highlighted) is also very effective. I believe this will be the most appropriate for my target audience, as most people in the survey said they would like to be able to relate to the text.

I like the use and format of the pull quote, and the way it matches the colour of the drop capital, which creates synergy. I will be creating synergy throughout my magazine.

From my target audience research i have learnt that people want to be able to relate to the text of an article and therefore relate to the artist therefore in the interview that i conduct with the artist i will include stories of their life and how they have achieved their success despite any problems they may have had.

My target audience research suggested that my target audience follow artists on social media, therefore i will include Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts of my artist.

Contents pages

The contents of the magazine does not take up much of the page however this is supposed to be the contents page therefore i believe the page numbers and the stories should take up a larger amount of the page. The pages look too busy and full, the layout is confusing, too many contrasting colours have been used. The majority of participants in my survey said they would prefer a busy contents page, however as i previously suggested i will not be using too many contrasting colours.

I love the layout of this contents page, the collaged effect of the images I think is very effective and I also like the page numbers and the box-outs behind them, which make them stand out. I really like the light blue and white house style. I will use a collage effect, i still like the light blue and white house style.

The use of three images at the top of the page acts as a border, I like this idea. The font style used on the page numbers is also very effective. The questionnaire suggested they would prefer more images than three.

 I love the busy contents page, it makes is appear more interesting, i will use this type of format when creating my contents page. I also like the way the artists that are being covered in the main story have been cut out and standing next to the contents page overlapping it slightly. my questionnaire suggested people would prefer a busier contents page.

I like the way the cover lines are slanted it created the effect of box slanting upwards on the left and downwards on the right allowing the model to appear more 3D, this is a feature i could  use on my magazine because it is unique and breaks convention, on all the magazines i have seen so far the writing it mostly straight.

The prevailing answer when asked if the target audience played a musical instrument was yes, therefore on the contents page i will include a page of instruments and recommendations.

I will include a gossip column on the contents page as my target audience suggested they appeal to them.

 Front covers

This post has given me the idea to possibly include a free CD in order to acquire a fan base for the artist i am introducing to the industry. Most participants in my questionnaire suggested they listen to music online, so this would not be useful.

I love the image that has been created by the photographer on this front cover. The model is holding her violin with both hands, grasping it at the top, this could connote her love and protection of the valuable instrument and its importance in her life. I may use this representation of a model and their instrument on my front cover.

I will not use a brick background on my front cover because i believe it looks to mainstream, it is not original. I also like the simple layout of this front cover.

I like the banner overlapping the name of the artist.

The headline 'kicks off' matches the masthead, it is also very large and written in block capitals. I like this and will probably use these features on my magazine because it draws attention to the masthead and the headline first bringing the magazine together and creating a house style.

I like the synergy created by the constant use of blue, black and orange. I like the faded and effect of the masthead, from dark blue to light, i also like the black outline.

I like the use of pink and purple as complimentary colours, it creates a more feminine appearance and will therefore attract my female target audience. This is an idea I will consider.

From my target audience research i have discovered that my audience would prefer a younger artist so i will represent a younger artist on my front cover, this will increase sales of my magazine to the target audience.

I wont include competitions as my target audience suggested these did not appeal to them.

I will include props on the front cover as the target audience research that i carried out suggested props appeal to my target audience.

My target audience suggested they would prefer natural make up when asked in the questionnaire.