initial ideas and analysis - Contents page

Layout design 1 of he contents page is set out in a clear and structured manner, the boxes separating the textual work on the page keep a structured order, the pictures going the middle in a collage like formation make the page have a bit more un-organisation and character typical of a music magazine, thus following the rock theme typical genres. However this layout can look bad when developed slightly as the whole page doesn't get spread out enough it can have too much detail on the page most readers do not want to be overloaded with information.

Layout two is of a simple layout which is effective and will give clear details on what will be going on inside and where. However there is no formal structure for this page, this really is alot more simple in most cases this makes it less appealing to the audience as it is too simplistic.

Layout 3 3 i believe has much more potential to work much better, layout 3 has 3 subheadings, the main features, live reviews and News will allow the reader to see at a glace where they want to go view. The plus section also allows the audience to see at a glace areas they wish to view. This layout i believe will be the most successful one and therefore i will do this one in more detail and analyse.

Analysing detailed layout of layout three

This layout when more expanded i believe will be the best layout, i believe this because once i expanded it in more detail using the colours i will be using in my actual magazine you can really see the page of the magazine falling into place, the structured is clearly laid out in a easy to read format whist being organised so the audience can digest the information easily.