magazine covers and analysis

The mast head on this magazine is effective as it is simple yet stands out. The choice of colour used works well as it links in with the models clothing and makeup. This combines the cover together. the picture used is eye catching and is effective as it is reflected. This covers more of the front up which makes it look more bold. The model is also look directly out of the magazine to make eye contact with us which draws us in to read the magazine. The detail on the models face makes the front cover look more attractive to the reader. This will therefore draw more attention to the magazine. The text to advertise the contents is kept simple and is the same font throughout to keep a current theme. This works well as it keeps the attention on the picture which is the main focus.


The mast head on this works well as its simple yet has design in it. The circle on the I looks effective as its making it more creative and eye catching. The use of the colour white on the title works well as it enables the background and other text to stand out as well as making itself stand out. The picture/background used is very effective as the colours used work well together and make the cover stand out. Her modelling position and clothing is relevant as it follows the theme of dance music which makes the picture and context relevant to each other. As she is wearing a swimsuit this could fit into the 'Male gaze' theory and could be come provocative but as she is wearing sunglasses this reduces the sexually meaning as she is not gaining any eye contact with the reader. The text 'Ibiza' in yellow works really well as it stands out as another heading as it is trying to catch the attention of the reader. It also feeds in to all the subheadings down the side. This makes the magazine flow more and makes it easier to read. The theme is followed throughout, the colours are varied and used across the magazine cover. This spreads the magazine out so it takes all of the readers attention instead of taking the focus to a certain point of the magazine.

The background used for this cover works effectively as it splits the magazine into two which draws attention to both sides of the magazine. The use of the colour red on the mast head and on the subheadings are effective as it keeps the theme constant. The tie on the picture is also red which ties everything in together.This looks more presentable and would attract the readers attention. The black and white picture works well as it fits into the background as if its all in one. This makes the cover look neat and presentable. The way the text is positioned looks effective as it is slightly slanted so it adds more detail into the magazine to make it look less simple and more complex. Also the extra use of colour (orange) adds more effectiveness to the magazine as it makes it look more attractive. The use of the firework effect behind some of the subheadings works really well as although its simple it covers the blank spaces more and works as an extra feature for the subheading making it more noticeable.

This magazine is styled differently to DJ mags usual theme as it features a flag on the cover instead of a model. This works well it symbolises the contents and draws attention to the magazine as it is a common well known symbol. The way the flag is slightly rigid looks good as it then turns something that started simple into something more detailed. The colours stand out and work well together. It also ties in with the Mast head which looks effective as it is bold and outlined. The subheading featured across the middle draw attention the centre of the cover which is effective when catching the audiences attention. The subheading also relates to the picture which works well as it combines it together. The text is very simple and doesn't stand out as much as it should, however the picture would capture the audiences eye, which would then provoke them to read the text. The bursts of orange colour enables the audience to be draw to them, which advertises them better. For example the the chance to win a prize. As this is something to audience would like to look into it highlights this and it becomes more bold.