Layout – The layout is quite simple on this cover.
There are not many layers Cover Lines – The cover lines stand out because
as the main image is so large. The Masthead is eye-catching because it is of the font and colours that are used. There is
located at the top of the page. The heading is the same so readers will quite a lot of text so it is quite small although it is
notice the consistency of the font, font size and colour of the magazine. still effective because it informs readers what to
The main image is in the middle of the page and takes up roughly two expect inside the magazine. I like how the cover
thirds of the page because they want to get the message out that the lines have a variety of alignments to make it
magazine is focusing on the music icon Justin Bieber. All cover lines and text more interesting instead of just putting them on
are positions on the right hand side of the cover so readers see more of the top of one another. The font also gradually gets
image. The text is also easier to read when located separately. The barcode larger as it works down and saves the main
is at the bottom left hand side to carry on the consistency of the feature of the magazine until last because that is
conventional magazine. the main topic that they are looking at.
Masthead – The masthead Colour Palette – Billboard have
is significant for this only used around 3 colours on
magazine. It’s a large size, this cover. They use blue, black
its bold, and the colours add and white. This works well
an interesting contrast and because they all complement
effect. The same masthead one another but also create an
is used on other Billboard effective contrast because they
are so different. The text colour
magazines. The position of
varies which makes it more
this banner stands out
interesting. The different
because it’s at the top of
sections of cover lines have
the page. The layering of
different colours which makes
the main image and
the, stand out more. The blue
masthead makes it look background emphasises this
more professional because because the black and white
they are experimenting stands out more. The masthead
more with layout. I also like colours are the same as they are
the simplicity of the on other magazines so readers
masthead but the bright, will know what to look for. The
vibrant colours are the main red, yellow, green and blue
focus of the text. areas in this text add an exciting
change to the colour palette.
Barcode/Text – The barcode is located at the bottom left
hand side of the page and this is where it is on the other Main Image – The main image is the focussing
Billboard magazine’s so this shows consistency. It is also
point of the magazine. Justin Bieber is extremely
quite small so there is less of a focus on this area. The rest
popular so by having a large main image of him,
of the text on this cover works well with the image and
this will attract the readers. He is holding a stereo
colours. The capital letters and bold font stands out to the
reader. The cover lines inform them on the articles inside which carries on the idea that it is a music
and this shows the link to music by adding information on magazine and that’s what he is most known for.
musical references and bands. The masthead is very large Because the image is so large, it takes away the
so readers instantly know what magazine to look for. I like focus of everything else on the cover. The layered
how the stereo layers over the masthead because it shows effect is also interesting and makes a change than
that it is a music magazine. Justin Bieber is a well known having a flat layout. His image is very appealing
pop-star so by having the image of him on the cover attracts for girls although it may attract boys because of
his fans. The features that make this magazine up show a their interest in music.
good structure for an average conventional magazine.
