Magazine Genre Research

Magazine genre is a key component to making a successful magazine. Having a clear genre for your magazine will help define the musicians that feature on it. 

Cover Tests 2016

This first design was me testing the limitations of the visual elements. I tested whether the audience can still recognize the models while their faces being distorted using effects. This uncertainty and enigmatic look at our models show the genre of indie music present. Distorting the faces of the models also show how the audience, instead of looking at their appearance, should take a gamble by listening to their music.

This is the test double page spread for the first design, and I tried to keep to my theme of uncertainty. Taking a gamble by reading this magazine is perfect for describing what my musicians stand for, individualism. Having the background on the poster bright yellow while the artists have a black and white effect. This different take on standing out and clashing colours brings a minimalistic view on music, being different but simple. The yellow colour represents happiness, while black represents sorrow. This juxtaposition of the two colours is different to what we usually see in a stereotypical magazine.

Here was my interpretation of different angles, emotions and colors to convey the genre. I feel like indie/rock/electronic music is unlike any other, so making my covers out of the ordinary is a good choice. I kept the idea of distorting the face of the artist in these covers.

This was the cover which inspired me to make my final one, with it being very minimalistic. The simplicity captured the emotion that I wanted to convey within the cover. I wanted to show a tormented soul, a musician who's been through hell and is back for good. The artist is also looking off away from the camera. This shows how the artist doesn't care how he is represented or seen as, as long as his music is heard. This raw emotion from non verbal communication and image represents the genre perfectly.

Possible Titles for Official Magazine

CONCEPT

THE CONCEPT

JOLLY RODGER

RED
PANACEA
RED VELVET
IN-TUNE
NAMER
CONVEY
EXPERT-EASE