Ideas for based on research Kyle Wales

Theme & colour scheme Based on on recent research from other magazine designs I have noticed that the most common colour scheme is Red, white and black. From this research I have decided to base my magazine colour scheme on these three colours. This will include titles, sub-titles, quotes, advertisement and other pieces of text. Through out the process of designing my magazine I will record any changes in colours and the reasons behind it.

Here are some example of a red white and black colour theme on a magazine :

Colour scheme • As explained above the chosen colours for my magazine layout are

red, white and black, below is a colour scheme showing these colours

Images, costumes & props • Images – For images i will need to ensure it suits the

purpose of the genre, if it doesn't readers may automatically be drawn away from the magazine. For example, XXL always use big and well known hip hop artists such as Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 cent etc… to attract their audience.

• Props – Matching the genre bring props into play, this means I will need to use props such as large rings, chains, money, bandanas, hats, glasses and other necessary props to attract the reader and suit the purpose

• Costumes – Costumes also come into play when ensuring the image meets it’s genres needs, I will need to use hip hop styled clothing such as hoodies, baggy jeans, noticeable branded trainers, expensive clothing, bandanas, snapbacks etc..

Locations for shoots

• After researching current hip hop main images I have noticed that most/nearly all front page images have plain backgrounds such as black or white. From this research I have decided that I am going to use a studio screening shoot for my front page and contents page image which will allow me to choose the colour of my background but also keep the concentration of the photo high.

Locations for shoots

• For my double page spread I am planning on finding a local urban location to cover two pages or one whole page which matches the story behind the image. Below are some images showing sub urban area’s in which would be ideal for my shoot, these images would be good for a double page spread as both pages can be used to represent the image

Sell line content • Sell line content is the other pieces

of text that advertise other articles inside the magazine. From research I have noticed that most magazines advertise other artists that are features inside, this may be because it attracts readers to purchase the magazine as it may contain their favourite artist.

• I am planning on advertising my brand website and features that are stored inside on my front page

Sell line content

Image shoot collage ideas

My chosen genre for my magazine is hiphop/rap, this means my images should relate to the genre. for example my front page image is the most recognisable image to the reader so this image must attract fans from the genre’s background by using costumes and props.