Magazine Analysis

 That's Life magazine front cover-

• Layout and design- multiple cover lines and images, makes it seem like there is a lot going on which could connote that the articles inside are just as interesting.
• Colours- lots of bright colours attracts the readers in to the content, mainly strong colours like reds, green, purples and yellows to make as attractive as possible for the audience.
• `Typography-mostly Sans-serif fonts used makes magazine seem more modern, clean and the stories and articles more up to date.
• Some words have all capital letters to send a stronger tone within those articles.
• The title is in a serif font which could link to the traditions of the actual magazine that whatever the articles are that the title is always there.
• There is slang language used within the cover lines to make them more relatable or personal to the audience and make it more engaging so therefore they want to read on in the magazine
• Attractive sum of money to be won in 'puzzles and prizes' makes more interactive for the user and appealing.
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Take a Break front cover-

• Co-ordination of pink, blue, yellow and red colours to make the cover as vibrant as possible to gain maximum appeal from target audience.
• Banner at the top of masthead letting audience know all the different type of content within the magazine.
• Top right below banner big advert to win a 'BIG CASH PRIZE', this is attractive for the user and is an incentive to interact with the magazine and read on inside.
• 9 various images relating to the different real life stories makes more appealing and nicer for the audience to look at as they give some context to the cover lines.
• Bottom right, they have exclusive content in the form of new dresses released, 'Alfresco feasts' and how to get a 'summer glow', all things their target audience would be interested in.

Contents page- 

• less variation of colours but still keeps in a strong pink to still make it look good.
• from top to bottom left to right it tells you what is within the magazine and what to expect. Sub headings are in bold light blue shows where the important information is for the audience.
• Mix of 5 images relating to the contents page to further draw the reader into that article of the magazine and get the audience to read on.
• Slang language used in the form of 'Appy FAMILIES' makes the article seem more relatable and feels like its a friend talking to you not just like your reading a magazine.

GQ front cover-

• Main image centred in the middle of the page, is David Beckham staring straight at the audience with direct address with a slight smile and hands together, makes it seem more personal and friendly like he's actually engaging with you, makes more appealing for the reader.
• Mix of light blue text, whites and blacks to make the front cover seem sophisticated, works well with David Beckham wearing a tuxedo which at to the smart aethstetic of the front cover.
• Cover lines and main cover lines all laid out around David Beckham indicating to the audience that he is the main focus of this edition of the magazine drawing our eyes to him.
• Also name drops another big celebrity on the top right cover lines in Bear Grylls, which makes more attractive for the reader who would also be interested in David Beckham.
• Big GQ logo in the top left letting everyone know what magazine this is and keeping up with their brand identity.

GQ contents page-

• Limited amount of colour but a mix of yellow, reds, blue, greens and brown to locate the different areas of the contents page, this does make it more attractive for the audience to read rather than just looking at page numbers.
• only one small image, makes the contents page seem more intelligent or sophisticated.
• Contents is organised into rows from top to bottom and is very easy to understand.

Different GQ contents page-

• White and Black used, creates a more professional and reliable look. 
• multiple images used to attract the readers eyes to the page which allows them to know which page to flick to get to the desired page.
• Main focus of the magazine includes biggest main image.
•  Includes what exclusive 'features and fashion' is within the website, added incentives for users to read.
• font size depending of how significant it is to the magazine.