Nicky
Coales
Page furniture / Design Elements
MOJO: The pictures in the strapline are significant as they are framed at an angle to bring extra attention to them as they . This is an interesting technique that is not seen in the other magazines analyzed. The logo for Virgin Records which is located under the right side of the logo which links to one of the cover lines which is one of the main features listed in the contents pages. This makes that particular cover line stand out as they eye is drawn to the image linking to it. The way the main cover line is presented is unique as the "UP!" is angled gives it more emphasis than the other words on the cover. MOJO also decides to place the featured artist partially in front of the cover line, this could display the link between this cover line and the artist.
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The double page spread shown below uses a bold pull quote in order to catch people's attention as they flick through the magazine; this is effective design as when flicking through a magazine people are most likely to see the top right of the double page spread, and not only is it bold but it also has some colour with "ANGER".
Kerrang!: The strip of photos down the left side of the magazine is unique as it advertises that posters and encourages potential customers to buy the magazine for that purpose. The image in a circle on the right side of the magazine which links to a cover line attracts attention as it slightly covers the main image. This is effective page furniture as it draws the eye to this particular cover line. The 3 images at the bottom of the magazine draw attention to those cover lines that link to them, the cover lines also have backgrounds behind the words and are at an angle to make them stand out more and keep in tone with the house style. The logo of Kerrang! is also a design element, as it is cracked and distorted. This brings attention to this cover as it is more edgy and distinct than the other logos seen.
Q: Q doesn't have any other images that match to cover lines that are in the magazines, this could be because of the size of the main cover line and to bring attention to said cover line. There is one cover line that is presented in a circle in a similar place to where the circle in Kerrang! was, but the only piece of the cover that is engaging is the colourful main cover line which is in the style of the American flag which would create interest in this design element. The fact that this cover line is centered in a strip also brings attention to it.
As well as this, the choice to only have this quote along with a short summary only on the one page while the rest of this DPS is dominated by an image is effective, as it encourages a curious reader to turn the page to reader more, rather than just have all the information blandly presented on that one page.
Page furniture seen on this DPS would be the quote presented in a font that would be related to things like horror. Although this looks like it would be a controversial the content is far from it, the magazine could be making a joke at the oxymoron of the band's nature and this question, so this is a good way of making people interested in this DPS while adding an element of satire. This quote isn't actually found in the article, so it could be a taster to tempt people into reading the rest of the DPS. Another design element would be the way the text is wrapped around the bands member on the right's head, as this PDS utilises the space it is given.
On the right there is an example of a double page spread in this magazine, the page furniture used in this piece is a drops cap which will catch the attention of any flicking through the magazine, this will then encourage them to read through the rest of the pages. Drop caps tend to take up around 6-9 lines. The large amount of photos are also a design element meant to catch people's interest, and then may sway them into reading the DPS.
NME: The page furniture here can be seen from the pull quote which is constructed using letters at different font sizes. This gives off the idea that the artist presented is edgy and different. This type of font resembles that of a ransom note, which would keep in theme with the edgy feel to it. This DPS also uses a drops cap which takes up 9 lines, as was discussed above with regards to this common convention that magazines use.