1. The fonts and colour used in this image of a magazine is very basic, with a plain background. This is very effective because it demonstrates that this is a fitness magazine. The title of the masthead of this magazine is plain, with plain fonts in the colour blue. The position of the model is towards the middle of the magazine, this also demonstrates that it is a magazine devoted to fitness, and helps promote the magazine.

What I like about this magazine is that it is plain and has a simple lay out, which doesn’t put me of buying this magazine. It also has a key colour scheme, which the text on the magazine matches and makes it more appealing to the target audience.

What I don’t like about this magazine is the image used. I think that this image doesn’t portray realized features of women. The women used appears to be a model and not an average women, so women will feel pressurized by this image and feel like they need to look like the model. I also don’t like that the image of the model is covering the masthead, making it harder to see the title, therefore making it appear less appealing. Finally, I don’t like the masthead font and the colour used, is the same as other titles on the magazine. This makes it look messy.

The model in the magazine is wearing sports clothing. She is also wearing a lot of makeup, she is pretty and has her legs and belly exposed. This image is used to inspire people to buy this magazine, so it motivates them further to try and ‘look’ like the model.

2. The colour of the magazine is based around dark colours which match the models makeup look. The background of the magazine is black and makes the model stand out. The model is wearing a lot of makeup to promote that the magazine is promoting a makeup magazine. The masthead of the magazine is a pale blue which matches the colour of the models eyes, which contrasts well together and makes the magazine stand out and look sophisticated and appealing to the audience.

The position of the model is placed in the middle of the magazine. This makes it easier to recognise that it is a magazine targeted for beauty. The design of the magazine is quite simple, so it is easier to see the masthead, which is placed in the middle, where our eyes will be directed to when we look at the magazine. The magazines doesn’t have any extra titles and subheadings for stories, which makes it harder to know what the magazine is about.

What I like about the magazine is that it is laid out in a simple format, I like this because it looks more engaging, and without giving too much of what’s in the magazine away. However, it doesn’t give enough information about what the magazine is about. This could be seen as a downfall because people might spend money on this magazine and open the first page and not like the magazines contents.

3. The colour of the magazine is simplistic and follows a particular colour scheme. This colour scheme is, black and red. These two colours can be perceived as boring and plain. The masthead is called ‘TIME’ and follows a political storyline. It has an image of the president on the front cover and subheadings based on political themes. The colour scheme therefore, fits the magazine and suits the audiences taste.

The layout of the front cover, is plain and simplistic. There is an image of a president in the middle with the masthead placed over the image which stands out. This is important for the audience to see, so that they are able to distinguish the magazine. The background of the magazine is white which also makes the image stand out and appeal more to the audience.

What I like about this magazine cover is that it portrays a ‘work-like’ layout, specifically targeted for people who are interested in politics. What I don’t like about this magazine is that it is boring and doesn’t have many ‘fun’ eye catching colours and the fonts used are quite plain and simple.