Draft magazine audience feedback

Eva Maddison (16 year old female)

Front Cover:

I think the cover page looks good apart from I feel there are too many artist names on the side which means the amount of writing takes too much attention up on the cover. The colours go together really well and I like the use of red lipstick but I am not sure whether the photo is suited to the type of magazine as I think the face looks too innocent for an alternative rock magazine.

Contents Page:

The font looks good and it is laid out clearly but I feel it may be worth swapping the image on the left as to me i don't feel it suits the magazine. Focusing on smaller factors, the 27 on the photo on the right is a little too far to the edge of the photo but that can be easily changed. Overall it looks good but can look even better with a few small adjustments.

Double Page Spread:

I feel this double page spread looks really good and all of the colours work well together but there are a few things you could change. The image could be brighter and have the text stand out to make the artist stand out more. You could change the smaller images and then make it brighter as I think the images are too similar and the page will look better as a whole by having some variation. 'Fireside' could be a different colour to stand out but the layout of the article overall is easy to understand and read through.

Stephanie Colderick: (17 year old female)

Front Cover: 

The font for the masthead “Diverge” is very effective and works really well against the white to attract audiences to your magazine. The use of the colour red is also very good on this page which allows for a link be to created across your magazine. The font used is also effective in showing that this is a magazine cover page and the white border for the image is also a sleek and professional design. I like the information layout you have under the masthead and how this is in a smaller font to rest of the information. By doing this you able to indicate to the audience what the more important information is which is key feature of a cover page. The direct address of the artist looking directly at audience by using a close up shot is also very effective as is the image being a professional and well taken image. To improve the image you could maybe use a more impacting image with the lipstick being even brighter and more of a key feature.

Contents Page:

I really like the use of the colour red as this makes the page look interesting and engaging to read. The less excessive use of the red colour is very effective as I believe had you used the colour more this could look overpowering to the reader. The text is well organised on the page and is interesting and engaging to read. I would suggest maybe using another colour or a slightly different font size to differentiate from the mini heading of each page number to the description. The images are well chosen, particularly the full sized image for the band as this fits the space very well. I really like how the page number is in its own box as gives your magazine its own little quirk. Using the word “Features” is also a very sophisticated and professional technique.

Double Page Spread: 
The images are very effective as the group girls together give the impression of being a real band, as well as the image itself being good quality and well taken. The black and white colour scheme is sleek and professional as well as following the conventions of your magazine genre. I really like the line under the title and the pull quote as I feel this is effective and definitely pulls readers into the article. The text under the image also looks very professional giving the page a genuine feel. The smaller image is impacting however perhaps not using a full body shot would also work as the space for the image is quite small and closer shot may make more use of the space. I really like the faint lines between the columns of text as this pulls the page together, and neatly but subtly organises and arranges the text for the audience well. To improve I would suggest adding slightly more colour to page, maybe via text and making the text slightly smaller to stick to magazine conventions more.

Amy Bradley: (16 year old female)

Front Cover:

I really enjoy the specific font you have used for your title as I feel that it really compliments your page as a front cover. Another element I really enjoy is the colour scheme you have decided to use as you have been fluent with using these particular colours, they really work alongside your magazine. The red really helps highlight important information, however I do believe that the artists name needs to be raised from the bottom of your page a little bit. You can really see who your target audience is from the way you have dressed your model, the colours you have used and the way you have presented your magazine in relation to other alternative rock magazines.

Contents Page:

I like the way you have chosen to illustrate your magazines contents page as it appears very professional, and the way you have displayed your text is easy to follow which is another benefit. One of the only bits of criticism I have is that I'm not sure the exclamation marks work within your text as it may come across as 'cheesy'. However, I think your choice of font is lovely and finishes this page nicely. Your photographs are intriguing, but I am unsure if the picture on the left of your contents page feels slightly out of place. Other than that the costume and make-up you have done on these models really fits your theme.

Double page spread:

Your layout really resembles a real magazine which shows that your research has been successful. Your photographs also really give the sense of a real band due to the way they are so close and the way that they are dressed. Although the photograph could be slightly smaller so that your website address isn't so small and doesn't appear squashed. I also believe that the size and style of your font is acceptable.