The class said that they didn't like how my images just looked like a random collage on a page: they said they would prefer for the images to have some sort of layout and meaning. Also, to appeal to the target audience I must choose the images carefully: as it's now 18-45 year olds, I have got to choose pictures that appeal to all ages from top to bottom of the spectrum.
Here is a previous draft:
(MINUS THE FOOD ADVERTISEMENT)
Here, we can see that I have included the typical conventions of a front page i.e. the masthead, dateline, coverlines and images. However, the images look as though they've just been thrown on to the page without a thought! In order to change this I have adapted and change my images in the form of an "I" for #INSIGHT...
Even though I am basically using the same layout on the page, I think it looks a lot better in the shape of an "I" as there is now some sort of structure on the page! It also looks quite effective with the hash tag on the page too! This is because I am incorporating the first two letters within the main image. I like the way I have used the "transparent" effect from page plus on the hash tag, it now looks quite edgy.
I am very happy with my further improvements on my front page. I think the range of images of Birmingham, from Brindley place, the Bull Ring, Selfridges, Central Library, the canals and the tower look fantastic and will appeal to people between 18 and 45, however, in order to express the purpose of the magazine for all the subjects included, I am going to get rid of one of the pictures of Brindley place and switch it for a picture to do with news and sport! Therefore, I am covering all separate subjects within my magazine in pictures on the front page!
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