DPS Flat Plan Analysis

Firstly the colours on my double page spread are once again continued from the previous pages so that it looks like part of a house style, like in Kerrang! Once again I have used the four main colours; red, yellow, black and white for the same reasons as previously. However, the layout of the contents page is a lot different to that of the other pages as it includes more images, with the text on the right hand page but with a large image above, because I think this looks professional. I intend on using a basic font for the article so that it is easy to read, and it will just be a normal plain black text because it would stand up off the yellow text boxes. I intend on using font size 14 but if this is too small then I ill improve it but not go above the size 16. I will use one main image on each page, but on the left page add a banner with other little pictures across so that its less plain and looks more busy and stands out. I haven't used a masthead on the DPS but because it follows the colour scheme, with some of the same fonts it is obviously still part of the same magazine. There is also subscription information on the top of the page to show more information on the topic so it would interest them further.

My photography choice was most difficult for the double page spread because there was a limited choice, and I didn’t know what type of clothing or make-up or overall poses would attract people. I didn’t know whether to use extreme shots or just normal ones, this was the toughest decision because I didn’t know whether to make it look rock chick or more natural alternative rock. I am thinking of overlaying images on the left page because it would look more effective and professional in my opinion. I will make sure with the pictures it shows professional angles and lighting, and also interesting poses so that it is appealing for them to want to subscribe to further issues of the product. I did it like this to follow the magazine or textual research I did previous, but not be copied exactly, just used as an influence.


To improve my DPS I am intending on maybe using a grey background so it doesn't look so plain and maybe it will all stand out more if I do this. Or I could do black background but this might mean it is too dark and wouldn't catch people's attention as much. I intend on using quotes as well on the double page spread to add realism to the article overall with introductory lines at the top of the right hand page to say 'only in RIOT!' so that it is eye catching and would be attractive to readers.