Different colours and

fonts I could use

Font and colour are important because
they give a clear message to the audience
of the magazines target audience, the
genre and who the magazine is aimed at.

Comparison of 2 fonts
Extende
d ends
of
letters

Adobe
Devanagari
Varies between

Fo
nt

big and small

Same
size
lettering
througho
ut

Aharoni

Bold
and
modern

Fon
t

This font is more modern and bold.

It is easy to read and is all the same
size. It is typically used in
newspapers and magazines to grab
attention.

Script/ Calligraphy Fonts

Script
Script
Script
Script

Abcdefghijkl
Abcdefghijkl
ABCDEFGHIJ
KL
ABCDEFGHIJ
KL

This style of font indicates Royalty, importance and upper class.

These should not be used in a music magazine because it gives
the wrong impression of who the target audience is. Also, it is
difficult to read and informs us of an incorrect genre.

Display/Big fonts
Display
Display
Display
Display

Abcdefghijkl
Abcdefghijkl
ABCDEFGHIJKL
ABCDEFGHIJKL

These fonts are typically used on magazine mastheads and

main coverlines and portray a meaning of importance. Also, it
adds emphasis to the text and grabs the audiences attention.

Hand letter Fonts

Letter
Letter
LETTER
LETTER

Abcdefghijkl
Abcdefghijkl
ABCDEFGHIJKL
ABCDEFGHIJKL

This font type adds a human touch to the font meaning the
audience can connect with the text and can relate to it. It also
applies genre and meaning to the magazine for example; only
certain hand letter fonts are suitable to rock magazines. These
fonts are typically used in editorials in magazines.

Font Size
Big fonts Abcdefghijkl
BIG FONTS ABCDEFGHIJ
Small fonts
SMALL FONTS

KL

Abcdefghijkl
ABCDEFGHIJKL
In magazines, the bigger the font size the better. A big font
makes the text easy to read which is important for the
masthead and main coverline. Also, it stand out from the page
so grabs the audiences attention. Where as, a smaller font is
more difficult to see and doesnt stand out. A large font also
signifies importance of the magazine.

Colour
Different colours portray different meanings.
They also signify genre, the target audience
and who the magazine is aimed at.

Colour chart
Colour charts show complimentary colours

Combining complimentary
colours makes the magazine
easy to read and comfortable,
it also grabs the readers
attention.
Colours which do not
compliment each other
discomfort the audience and
puts them off reading the
magazine.

Colours and their meanings

Light blue
connotes
relaxation and
clam

Red symbolises
danger and
rebellion

Orange
symbolises
happiness and
warmth

Green connotes
earth and
grounding

The right and wrong choices

Choosing the right fonts and colours
together is important because it informs us
of the genre and also informs the audience
of the type of magazine and who it is aimed
at.

Wrong choices

Pop
Sensation

These fonts and colours are the wrong choices because the
colours are not complimentary because they are both quite
faded colours and the fonts to not indicate the magazine genre.
These fonts and colours are not suited to each other and make
it uncomfortable and confusing for the audience to read, also,
the black background does not relate to the genre of pop music
and neither do they faded colours because pop music is quite
upbeat and happy.

Wrong choices

Raging
ROCK

The colours in this text do not symbolise stereotypical rock music

views. For example; yellow symbolises happiness and peace,
green connotes earth an blue connote relaxation. Where as, rock
is usually associate with rebellion and anger. Therefore, the
colours should be black and red. Also, the second font seems
childish and do not connote the genre as rock, nor does it appeal
to the target audience. The fonts also make the text difficult to
read and they are not eye catching. The first font is associated
with royalty and upper class/ posh, which does not fit with the
genre of rock.

Right choices

POP
SENSATION
The colours in this font are complimentary colours and stand out
to the audience and grabs their attention because they arent
both bright or both dull. The font also stands out because it is big
and bold and simple, therefore, it grabs the audiences attention
and makes it comfortable for them to read. The colours also
connote joy and happiness which link to the pop genre and appeal
to the target audience.

Right choices

RAGING ROCK
The colour red matches the word Raging therefore grabs the
audiences attention. Also, red and black are complimentary
colours and are associated with the genre of rock music. The
font is big, bold and stand out to the audience. It also looks
similar to old 80s rock music logo fonts. It is sharp and tall
which shows power and aggression- linking to the rock music
genre. The colour red connotes anger and rebellion therefore,
fits with the font style and informs the audience of genre, target
audience and who the magazine is aimed at. It also stands out
to the audience because the colours are bright but not
uncomforting, which also links to the genre because the colours

Fonts for my magazine

This font looks like it is infected of
diseased which fits with the name
demise, also, it has a bold outline to
make it stand out. However, it looks a
little childish and soft.
This font would be good for my
masthead because it stands out and
the cracked, ruined effect fits with my
magazine. However, it may be difficult
to read
from effect
a distance.
The
cracked
of this font makes it
clear it is a rock magazine therefore,
makes it memorable. However, the alter
changing black and white may make it
difficult
to read
fromfont
far away
This is my
favourite
out of. all 4 because I
feel it reflects rock the best. It looks our of
place which will communicate with the
audience and it will be easy to read from a
distance. Also, it is unique so it is also
memorable.
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Colours for my magazine

I prefer the black on this font for my
masthead because it stands out the best
and is simple and easy to read. Also, it is
dark so fits with the rock theme.
The red fits with the rock colours and fits
with the name demise. Also, it appeals
to both genders stereotypically.

This colour is bold and stands out of the

page. However, it would limit me of
what other colours I could use within my
magazine.
This colour is plain so I could have a
wide range of other colours on my
magazine. However, it is very subtle
and may be difficult to read from far
away because it is light.

MY FINAL MASTHEAD

I have chosen this as my final masthead because I am able to include

a colour range for each magazine. Also, it appeals to both genders
and it very bold and stands out from the page. This would make it
easy to notice from far away which would create brand recognition.
Also, the distressed look fits with the rock genre and appeals to my
target audience.