Analysis of 3 magazine contents pages.Tom Ames

Analysis of Vibe contents page. The unique layout of the contents page title

“contents” gives this magazine page originality and could connote the individuality of Vibe magazines music.

The layout of the contents or “features” is in small font and placed on the far left of the page which makes it heavily oriented around the main image.

The main image is of the model topless with “ice” or jewellery around his neck while he flashes it off, the figure in the main image portrays anger or the modern definition of a “gangster” which in the rap culture money and power is important as it brings fame, considering vibe is a hip-hop culture magazine being unique in your style is important.

Analysis of vibes contents page 2Such as the previous contents page the title

“contents” is jumbled, I assume it is for the same reason as previously stated, to give the magazine individuality/originality.

The greyscale effect on this contents page is mixed with a bright red heart, the heart being grabbed by a women wrapping themselves around the model in the main image; this could suggest attraction to the model due to his fashion or fame as the model looks uninterested.

The contents features are on the right side of the page and in a black un-specific font size which makes it look disorganized but still professional adding to its originality.

Analysis of Mojo contents pageThe layout of this Mojo contents page is organised

tidily and the style makes it look classical or antique due to the way the models dressed and the black on gold font.

This magazine was also released in December which may explain the white fading blue/grey background and the models pale face and greyish hair with the bright red shirt and burgundy blazer that appears to have a frosty effect; clearly suggesting a festive magazine.

The contents/features layout is made clear as they are labelled by large golden font titles and bold black font subtitles to show where the main interest on the contents page is.