Here we have a cover page from i-D magazine. Personally I really like this as its so modern but yet has a twist to it. For example the models hair is cut into a 50's style fringe. Whilst on the topic of the model it brings me to talk about why using a well-known model on magazine covers is such an important thing. If you didn't know already this model is Jourdan Dunn. The reason that this model has been used is basically to sell the magazine. Fans of Jourdan will obviously want to buy the magazine, as it not only has images but also includes an interview with her.
The mid-shot image is the first thing we initially see. The barcode has been placed at the top right hand corner and the mast-head is on the left hand side. This makes you instantly only see the image. And the sell line is a quote, obviously taken from the inside interview. There are no other sell lines which makes you believe that the whole magazine will only focus on her.
And finally the colour scheme. I really like how there is only one colour used. Yellow. This stands out and connotes happiness which makes you think that this article will be very positive.
Obviously it will be unlikely that you will be able to use a well known model on the front cover of your magazine so you need to consider how you can overcome this obstacle - are you planing on incorporating any of these elements in your own coursework? If so, what? Remember that everything that you do has to be linked back to your own product.
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