Layouts

I have created a range of layouts that I could use for the front cover of my magazine. I could use the image as the whole of my background as shown on the first, third and last example. This would mean extra care when taking the picture as I would have to leave enough space for article and subheading space without it cutting off part of the image. The mast head will most likely by placed at the top of the page but I experimented by placing it at the bottom as shown on the first example. The second example shows the image in the centre of the page with a large black boarder . This focuses more attention on the image. I have chosen for the headline or subheading to overlap the image on all of my layouts so that they stand out and in some cases frame the image. I have included the date, issue and price as it will have to be on my cover somewhere, however I have placed this at the top or bottom of the covers as it is not a very important part of the cover . The final three designs follow the visual hierarchy with the masthead at the top f the page which will be the first thing the costumer will see. The final and second design follow it a little more by the heading been slanted, however it would have to have a sharper angle to follow the hierarchy correctly. I have used objects slanting to show how 'out of control' the magazine is and so it looks less formal.