The masthead is positioned centrally across the top of the page. The font style is in bold capitals with “NME” in red with a white outline. “CONTENTS” is in white.
The date is underneath the masthead in a small font. All page numbers are positioned down the right hand side with the page titles next to them. The telephone number is printed small on the bottom of the page.
There is text anchoring the main image, describing its purpose and giving an insight of the article found further on in the magazine. The text is in second person which involves the reader. Each page number has a subheading with extra information on what else will be found on that page. The page numbers are not listed in numerical order but in categories.
The font is consistent across the page making everything look neat and professional. The headings are in bold which makes the page navigable and clear to understand at a glance. The page numbers are in red, which is a contrast to the black text, this allows the reader to take note of the number straight away and find the page quickly.
There is one main image of singer Alex Turner which is a medium shot of a size that takes up a quarter of the page. The only other image is of a small NME magazine at the bottom of the page which is part of an advertisement. The main image is anchored with the band name “Arctic Monkeys” and the page number in which the article can be found. There is no writing over the images.
The page is set out in columns and sections. There is no layering involved. The text underneath the main image relates to it as it is talking about Alex Turner who is in that image. The page is text led as there is only one photograph.
The text underneath the main image begins with alliteration; it then uses humour with the use of brackets supplying information as if the magazine is in current conversation with the reader.
The text is black but the page numbers are red. This allows them to contrast which is clear to read. The subheadings are white on a black background. This makes them different to the plain black text underneath. A small section of text is in yellow. The text is trying to sell something to the reader; therefore it must stand out in order for a potential buy. The image is very dark as the background is black, Alex turner is wearing a black vest and his guitar is black. This sets an obscure, sophisticated mood.
In response to the feedback comments:
I like how the pages are not in chronological order but in categories and are in order within those categories. I will split my page numbers into categories, for example music and fashion. I dislike the quantity of text as I feel there is too much and the page looks too crowded rather than navigable - which is what a contents page should be. I will also include a subscribe section on my contents page.
Good but remember that you need to relate this back to your own product - what do you like about it that you can use in your own product? What do you dislike? What features would you use in your own contents page? Why? How would you subvert them to suit your own needs? x
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