Vibe kanye west contents page analysis
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Design balance – On this contents, I would say that it is not well balanced. The main image takes up most of the page and the actual text for the contents page is very small in comparison. As well, the word ‘contents’ is quite Main image – The main image is of the main article in the magazine, Kanye West. It takes up the majority of the page but it still gives the reader the information about who the main article is about. It is House style – Overall the house is very consistent. The colours do not clash and seem to complement each other. Because they don’t clash, it means that it becomes very appealing to the reader and wants them to read further Design symmetry – The symmetry within this contents page is none existent. The features section detailing the content of the pages is small in comparison to the main image and contents masthead. This Comparison – When comparing the two contents page, it is clear that they are two very different styles. The Rolling Stone magazine comes across as a more formal contents page to the reader. This is because the balance within the page is a lot more apparent compared to the Vibe contents page. I would say that the Rolling Stone magazine would attract readers of an older age due to this fact. In terms of colour, the Vibe contents page is more colourful and attractive to the eye. I would say that this would attract a younger audience. Also the image used and content of the actual
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Design balance – On this contents, I would say that it is not well balanced. The main image takes up most of the page and the actual text for the contents page is very small in comparison. As well, the word ‘contents’ is quite large in comparison to the text as well. I would say that this contents page uses a horizontal balance design.
Main image – The main image is of the main article in the magazine, Kanye West. It takes up the majority of the page but it still gives the reader the information about who the main article is about. It is a greyscale image apart from the heart on his chest. It is also a medium shot.
House style – Overall the house is very consistent. The colours do not clash and seem to complement each other. Because they don’t clash, it means that it becomes very appealing to the reader and wants them to read further into the magazine. The overall layout is also very strong with the main image being the main and first thing you see.
Design symmetry – The symmetry within this contents page is none existent. The features section detailing the content of the pages is small in comparison to the main image and contents masthead. This could put off some readers because the content is not clear but to some readers it may not matter.
Comparison – When comparing the two contents page, it is clear that they are two very different styles. The Rolling Stone magazine comes across as a more formal contents page to the reader. This is because the balance within the page is a lot more apparent compared to the Vibe contents page. I would say that the Rolling Stone magazine would attract readers of an older age due to this fact. In terms of colour, the Vibe contents page is more colourful and attractive to the eye. I would say that this would attract a younger audience. Also the image used and content of the actual magazine is clearly aimed towards a younger audience with Kanye West as the main image compared to the Rolling Stone contents which is of Johnny Carson. Vibe would be classed as very image heavy compared to Rolling Stone. Both contents use a column style to list their contents, this keeps some form of balance within them both.
