Inspirations

Kerrang!

 I like Kerrang!'s design for their magazines because it is a very busy layout but it does not have an overly crowded feel to it. I like the font used for the mast-head, and i am considering using a font similar to it as the mast-head for my own magazine. I  like the poses used for the main image, as they aren't always serious; the band members are usually laughing and i gives the reader the impression that they are really genuine (as shown by the image on the left.)  On the third magazine (the far right) i like the centre part of the magazine where it says "Readers Poll" as it looks similar to a tattoo design, which links in with the lifestyle to the target audience. 

NME

NME's design appeals to me because the poses used by the musicians are serious and direct, but at the same time it has a fun atmosphere, for example, the magazine in the centre (above) has a serious, direct mode of address, but  his fists imply that he's ready for action, which gives the reader excitement. I also like the colour scheme of the magazines on both the far left and the far right, as red blue and white would appeal to both genders, which is the target audience i am going for within my magazine. 


RockSound

RockSound's design appeals to me because i often enjoy the images used for the front covers. For example, on the magazine to the far left, it gives the viewer an impression that the band is very laid back and genuine, which is something i want to achieve on my own magazine. The "5 Free Posters" section is also something i'm thinking of including in my work.