One Step Closer!

Today my group and I decided we will be using the software Canva to create our magazine! The cover page is one step closer from transferring my vision onto a digital platform. While using Canva, we encountered several layouts that would fit our genre, but not quite the perfect one. So we had to play with it and modify colors, fonts, and sizes. Of course this isn't my cover image, since my cover story is still undecided (fitness woman hasn't given me a response yet, ugh). Within my group, we decided that our cover image will be in black and white because it makes the colors pop out and gives our magazine a trademark that is easily recognizable across various issues. It's also important to establish the masthead clearly, so the black and white background allows the title to be the main focus. When we were trying out different designs, our original font seemed too masculine and we want to keep the magazine geared towards our specific target audience, females. Therefore, we changed the font to a less boxy and more straight letters font. Utilizing a black and white cover image makes the context stand out and gives the cover a more serious, dominant look, which conveys strength. The cover page will be clean without an overwhelming sensation of words, which makes it easier to the eyes and looks better visually.

Citations:

• "Canva." Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2017.
• Rai, Rajbol. "Analysis of Codes and Convention of 3 Magazine Front Cover." Prezi.com. N.p., 19 Nov. 2015. Web. 24 Mar. 2017.
• "The Best and Worst Fitness Magazines of 2015." THE RUSSELLS. N.p., 28 Jan. 2015. Web. 24 Mar. 2017.