From the list of conventions there are some which i would like to use on my magazine however, i want to change some of them so that my magazine is unique and has some individuality. The conventions i would like to use are:
- Heading of magazine at the top of the page - this is a must use convention as it is viewable on a stand
- Barcode on cover - for ease to find price
- Having subheadings on the left and right sides of the cover - However not many as i want minimal amounts of text to stop it looking trashy
- Having a musician on the cover - This convention is very important as the expression of the artist can decide whether people buy it or not, For my magazine i will want to advertise the new upcoming artist on which the double page spread is about as the cover links to a double page. I will want the featured artist to show an expression which portrays the new genre but is also very striking. I also want to use the minimalistic approach similar to what i found in my research to also make it stand out on the shelf
- The cover image links to a double page spread - this will be done with the main image being of the new upcoming artist
- The font styles are clear and bold - so that it is obvious and can compete on the stands for attention
- One artist name is featured in bold on the cover - this will be the name of the new upcoming artist.
- A banner at the top or bottom of the page featuring information on the magazine - This will be used as i can mention my audience explicitly to show exactly who my magazine is for so my audience will know straight away if the magazine is for them
- No more than 3 font styles - so it is not overly complicated on the cover and has a house style laid out
- No more than 3 predominant colours on the cover - to keep it to a common theme and not too confusing.
- A list of artist names - This is a good idea as it helps audiences know if the magazine is for them, for example, when people see the list of names if it is a list of artists they recognise as liking then they may think that this is the magazine for them
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