Process of making my front cover

I will be constantly uploading drafts onto my blog to show the stages which my front cover has gone through, also to indicate any changes I have made and why.

Draft 1

This was the starting point my front cover, I chose to use this picture because the headphones relate to music and the model creates the right mood for the magazine.

Draft 2



I have already made some slight changes, adjusting the slogan to red so that is stands out more and adding in a logo and bar code, I have also edited the image by taking the feet out as this creates more room for writing and also they do not necessarily look like they belong to the model therefore it could be quite confusing for the audience.

Draft 3

This stage was very difficult as it took me an extremely long time trying to match the mast head and banner headline without them looking too similar which would spoil the magazine, however I felt I needed to change the front covers appearance slightly to give a more professional vibe.

Draft 4

I believe the mast head has improved greatly when compared to the one previous, it matches the house style better and gives the effect of the "do not cross" tape which is used to conceal private/ important areas, this reflects the artist by emphasising her importance and also implying mystery which complements the text "not your typical girl next door" as this suggests the audience do not know everything about the artist, but will find out within the magazine.

Draft 5

I have changed the position of the black background which fades into white and I felt the top of the page looked considerably less busy that the top and the black did not make much of a difference to the appearance at the bottom of the page.



Draft 6

I chose to style the slogan in the same style as the banner head line, this shows continuity through the front cover and it implies that I have thought about the aspects of my front cover.

Draft 7

By adding informative text to the font cover I have not only given the audience a glimpse of what will be included inside but also I have filled up space which looked to empty before hand.

Draft 8

I added some musical notes into the gap after the mast head "Tuuune" so that if reflected the masthead and also made too attention away from the gap.

Draft 9

I changed the first poster photo and only included one girl as i am going to use this girl for my contents page which implies that she is a solo artist therefore the picture with both of theg girls is inconsistent.

FINAL COVER



This is my finished front cover, I feel that there is nothing else which I can add to it at this moment in time however this is not to say that I will not be making any further chances if needed.

Overall I am extremely happy with the outcome of my front screen as it follows the conventions of a professional magazine.