Different Contents Pages

Contents Ideas

For my magazine I would like a simplistic look, this is why I have chosen and CLASH and INDIE as inspiration for the front cover. I want to continue the theme of simplicity throughout the magazine, and for it to be part of my housestyle. Due to this, I have chosen CLASH and GQ as inspiration for my contents page. Although GQ is a fashion magazine, I like the layout of the page.

 

Below is the contents page is from CLASH - I like the look of this because it is simple - it only states what is in the magazine, instead of lots of pictures. I also like the fact that it has organised it into sub-headings for each topic - this would not be applicable to mine because my is specifically music based, but I could use it for things like covers or features. It also sticks to the convention of indie magazines - no bright colours. Lastly, I like the idea of it being set out looking like a set list/line up - this relates to music and is clever because it is what you would look at if went to a gig or concert.

 

Below is the contents page of GQ - I like the fact that they are both relatively simple, with only two main concepts; text and a few images. I think that having some of the numbers enlarged is a clever way to make the page numbers stand out - so its something I would look to do for my magazine. In terms of photos, I like that some of them are circle, although I wouldn't use bikes or drinks, I could use things like instruments or specific artist to make it look more interesting. Lastly, I like how the text is arranged in centred columns, rather than blocks of text.

Below is a different contents page of CLASH - this is different from the last because it is more colourful and the layout is different. I also like the fact that it is across two pages, this breaks from the convention of one page and allows for more space. Furthermore, I like the idea of having the issue number finishing off the bottom of the T in the word contents - this is something that I will look at having on mine. Also, the page numbers in the different bubbles creates a different effect that is fun to look at.