Specific Research for Double Page Spread

This is one of the double page spreads I would like to use as a template in the CONSTRUCTION of my double page spread. I like this because of the image in the right side of Beyoncé. I will not be precisely adopting the pose but I would like do something similar to allow the picture to come out and still look like a music magazine. The colour scheme is very girly in my opinion as there is a lot of pink on the page. However this may be because the ‘Smash Hits Magazine’ logo has a pink outline so it could be a form of synergy. If this is the case then I will choose an appropriate colour for the double page spread that will link with the colour scheme of the magazine or perhaps the colours in the pictures. I will also be using the format on the left side where the headings are the same colour as the surrounding objects in the magazine. Lastly there is an insert that is not part of the interview where the magazine is giving consumers a chance to win something. This fits the magazine well however I do not think that I will be using it for my magazine as it will make the page seem too busy.

This is the other double page spread that I really thought stood out and could appeal with my double page spread. Firstly the thing that stands out the most is the picture of the model. My model looks similar to this model and therefore I will attempt to create my design in a similar way. Furthermore the background is dark and her hair blends into the background to focus on her complexion which is the STYLE I am hoping to achieve with my product. The second thing I really like is how her name takes approximately 1/3 of the page. The colour of the font suits the top and cloth the model is holding onto but still manages to stand out.  In addition the couple of paragraphs at the side work well against the background. However if it was my music magazine I would possibly have to construct two more columns to fill up the gap that is there as it may look rather odd. To conclude I still really like this double page spread as the layout and the photo have a very interesting look to the magazine that will make you want to read on.