Proposal
After having done my research I have initial ideas for my
magazine such as the colour scheme, artists, target audience, artists and
layouts. The genre of my music magazine will be based on hip- hop and R&B-
mainly songs in the top charts and new coming artists. I’ve decided to do this
as my feedback from my questionnaire in which I asked 10 teens delivered a proposal
of a variety in different tastes in genres of music, therefore having to narrow
it down to the two chosen genres and songs in the top charts. From feedback, I also
realised that the teens enjoyed music composed by influential artists such as Beyoncé,
Rhianna, Drake, Adele, Lily Allen etc. Using artists such as these will be
appealing to my target audience as well as engaging them giving them that sense
of ambition and inspiration. Therefore, by using these famous artists that are frequently
inspired by and listened too will appeal to them, wanting them to purchase the
magazine.
The colour scheme will consist of three to four colours to
keep it simple and not overload the reader with too much. Feedback from my
questionnaire showed that all colours appealed to the teens as long as they’re
not gender favoured. The front cover must be simply laid out with not too much
going as this will avoid an excess of information for the reader which could
put them off buying it. The colours used on my magazine will be bold and
bright, complimenting and contrasting each other so its stands out more, making
it more visible in catching the target audiences eye. I’ll use bold font and
block capital as this will appeal to the teens and both genders. The font won’t
be too fancy nor too plain, I will be easy to read and stand being distinctive
to the magazine.
The layout of my magazine will be consistent and simple,
with a basic layout which will immediate direct gaze. It’s important to not to
congest the front cover as this is the first impression of the magazine to the target
audience. It will consist of one main image, focusing just on the specific
artist. The layout will structured with equal space in-between each the
headline, the sales line, logo etc… The features used will new and exciting,
advertising competitions and chances to meet famous artists, pro-longing their
attention and focus on the magazine.
