Analysing Magazines (Spin Magazine Contents Page)

Masthead
The masthead on this contents page is the magazine name. This is effective because throughout reading the magazine readers can identify who wrote the articles etc. quickly. 
By having the masthead located at the top left of the page indicates neatness.

Image
There is only one image featured on this contents page. This is effective though because it does not over complicate the page. 
The image includes a woman artist with a small pink acoustic guitar. This is effective as the readers can identify this is a music magazine featuring many other artists such as the one in the image. 
By using the image as the central visual interest is effective because it is more likely to draw the readers in. 
The artists hair and make up is effective because she looks flawless therefore she looks appealing and readers may aspire to look like her.

Colour Pallet
The colour pallet for this is effective because it is original and not expected. The colours consist of black, white and a vintage blue. 
The use of black and white is effective because they compliment each other well, however using a blue is different and effective because it is something you do not usually recognise in a modern magazine. This is effective as it is different and is appealing to the reader. 

Layering
There is an average of 14 layers on this contents page. Although that is not many, they have sustained and kept a minimalistic yet professional look. The layers consist of a masthead, main image, shapes, subheadings, text and numbers. 

Features
The features of this magazine consist of other artists either being interviewed or spoken about in the magazine. This is effective as readers can decide who or what they want to read about before reaching the page on a specific artist etc. 

Fonts
The most important texts on this contents page are in bold. This is to suggest their rank of importance. It also catches the readers eyes faster. 
The least important text on the page is the smallest. Although this is the smallest, it has been selected in black in order for the readers to still read it. 
The magazine have used modern yet a predictable font. Although it is predicable, it is effective because many will be able to read it easier rather than an over complicated font.

Pull Out Quote
A pull out quote has been shared with this readers. This is effective because it has hidden negative space so the page does not look empty.