1. There is a significant amount of ‘white space’ within this article, but it is rather
NME Magazine effective, as it makes the main, focal image stand out, as well as the black text. It
(double spread) has a good balance of content and white space, which makes it professional looking
and effective overall in holding the attention of the audience (teenage females
predominantly). The page also has a margin, which makes it appear more
Despite the fact that organised and clean-cut, so to speak. It adds a sense of dimension onto the article
the pull quote has
as well.
been disguised as a
header; the ‘header’
itself looks as though
it has been
composed through a
collage of tabloid
text, in a sense, as it
is bold and large and
catches the attention
of the audience. It
almost has a
haphazard
layout, which is
appropriate, due to
the fact that some of
the lettering of all
different
sizes, colours and
shapes, which
makes it appear
more unique, as well
as suiting the
‘edgy’, punk-rock
theme of NME itself.
The pull quote is effective as it
attracts in the attention of the viewer
and convinces them to view the
article in full. The audience for this
specific article would be teenage
girls, as it features the singer Lilly
Allen, who appeal to a
young, predominantly female
The strapline is used to add a small narration to the
story and is effective as it draws in the attention of
the viewer. It is commonly found within magazine
articles that are classified as the ‘feature’ story.
This article is of a portrait orientation, as opposed
to being in a landscape form, which is not
commonly used within a typical magazine, as the
orientation of one is traditionally portrait.
The font is a fairly standard
typeface (only on the main body of
text), much like one that would be
featured within a newspaper or
another existing magazine
publication. The pull quote is in
capital letters to make it appear
more emphasised in general.
The main body of text
sits on a baseline,
much like other
existing publications.
There are two lines
features that break up
the text columns and
they could class as the
‘borders’ of the article.
Also, the questions for
the interview have
been put into bold,
which is useful, as it
separates it from the
answer from the
interviewee.
A page number is
included, which is
useful, as it links to the
contents page, so the
audience can use this
as a reference.
The photograph has been cut-out to fit in with
the background and is rather posed and
professional, also known to be a symmetrical
image. It adds a sense of professionalism into
the article. The style of the subject is also
rather ‘punky’, which is appropriate, as it links
to the overall theme of NME magazine.

2. Q Magazine (double
spread)
The headline is also rather similar to that of the NME article, as it is very
eye-catching and will draw in the attention of the viewer, using a standard
san-serif typeface that appeals to all ages. It is different in the sense that
is uses a reverse effect, where the text is white and the background is
dark, which is effective as it makes the article appear more unique and
interesting.
Drop capitals
are used in this
article, which
compares to
that of the NME
story, which is
effective, as it
draws in the
attention of the
viewer and they
will feel more
obliged to view
the story in full,
as opposed to
skipping to
another section
in the
magazine.
Much like the NME
Magazine, this article
includes page
numbers, which is
useful, as the audience
can utilise it as a
reference.
There is an imaginary baseline for this
article too, much like the NME one,
which shows that there is an apparent
pattern of this type of layout within a
range of different periodicals.
This magazine features a pull quote
form the story itself, which is effective,
as it gives the reader an insight into the
main story, similar to that of the NME
article.
The main, focal
photograph is
different to that of
the NME image,
as in this
periodical, the
image is set as the
background, whilst
in the NME
magazine story,
the photograph is
a part of the
background, which
is surrounded by
white space,
which is not
featured within this
specific article,
which is effective,
as it makes the
article apparent
more eye-catching
in general.
In comparison to the
NME article, this doublepage spread also has a
narrative image caption
that compliments the
main, focal photograph.