This double page spread is uniquely different to many others as the main photo covers the whole of the background with the main article of text overlapping it. It is also unique in that the colour of the text also matches with the background, which would normally make the text unreadable but instead ties the words in with the colour scheme of the pages. This use of a photo background isn't seen much in many magazines, but is quite regular in this magazine, Q. The headline of the article does not seem to stand out much, which is a minus of the page, but the 'New To Q' tag at the top helps tie the page to the magazine itself. The use of the red is also a regular re-occuring features of Q magazine. I myself feel that the use of a photo of the background makes the actual article seem unappealing to read, as it is not only a bit overly simple but it makes the words harder to read sue to the small size and similar colour to the background.As much as I like the style of this particular one from Q, I think the same 'not enough text' problem occurs. This double page spread looks as though it is to be continued on to another page, but unfortunately I don't have that option, so I need to be very careful with my design.
I believe this is double page spread might tick a couple more boxes for what I need to create to complete my Whistling Dawg project. The picture is large enough to see, and there is plenty of room left over for text. I have also noticed that the size of the text here is a lot smaller than my the text of my double page spread first draft, this may be something to bear in mind when producing my second. A very apparent red, white and black colour scheme is used, something that occurs a lot in Kerrang! magazine usually. The colours also help tie in with the rock genre the magazine represents. The layout is quite typical in the fact that the photo of the band the article is referring to takes over one of the pages, with the corresponding article on the opposing page. The red quote on the black background helps break up the normal article of black on white and makes it look less long-winded and essay-like, helping encourage the audience to read it. The smaller article in the corner also helps keep the page tied together and doesn't deviate from the theme and make it look messy, but also adds extra interest to a page that is otherwise made up of writing. The font of the title is key in tying in the article to the magazine's rock theme along with the colours so the magazine looks more professional and well put together.
This is another design I really rather liked. The colours used on this double page spread is the first noticeable concept your eyes are drawn to- the typical American red, white and blue- with only blacks and greys added in to keep the focus on the photo without making it look unprofessional and too garish using too much colour. The photo takes up a whole page and a half, making it the main focal point and makes the page look interesting and exciting. The fonts give the article a sophisticated look to go with the singer’s regal looking pose atop what looks like the American flag. The columns of writing help the article look both neat and organised, but also break up the text so as not to make it look too lengthy and boring. The overlap of the title and the photo helps to tie the whole spread together and helps keep it professional looking.
