Blog # 4.9 - Article Titles

Seven "articles" that might be mentioned in my magazine cover are the following ...

• Food : Traditional Hispanic Food
• Dancing : The Evolution of Meringue
• Music : The Future of Aventura
• Art : Picasso's Iconic Paintings
• Mexico : Problems in the Border
• Cuba : Why Cubans want Max Marambio to go to jail
• Vacation Spots in the Caribbean

Blog # 4.4 - Design Specification

In order for me to create that magazine cover about Hispanics, I will need to have the following ...

• Multiple Fonts (different styles and colors)
• Pictures
• 7 articles
• A teaser
• Adobe Illustrator
• 3D Images
• Color Gradients
• Interesting Tittle

Blog # 4.3 - Design Brief

I will be creating a magazine cover. The topic for the magazine cover that I will create is Hispanic. My magazine cover will include information about Hispanic Culture. This magazine cover will be mainly used by people of the age of 20 - 40 years old and mostly women will read the magazine. The function or purpose of the magazine cover is to create a magazine cover that relates to the topic assigned. The manufacturing technique for this magazine cover is Adobe Illustrator. By using that program, I will be able to put in all the elements needed for this magazine cover.

Blog # 4.7- Process Journal # 2

Three possible names for my magazine are the following...

• Hispanic Weekly
• Hispanos Unidos
• Hispanic Culture

The name that I will go with is Hispanic Culture. I have chosen that name because in my magazine cover I plan to have a combination of things that relate to Hispanic Culture. By calling it "Hispanic Culture" I want to make it clear that the magazine can be read by most ages and people who are interested in learning more about Hispanic Culture.

Blog # 4.7A - Topic Research

Directions: Answer the following questions based on the topic that you have been assigned. If you have missed class and have not chosen a topic for your magazine cover please see Ms Tomlin any day after 8th period in Room 311.

1. What topic have you been assigned for this project?

The topic that I have been assigned for this project is Hispanic

2. List at least 10 subtopics that are related to your topic. For example, if your topic is Women's Clothing, three subtopics would be Shoes, Working Out Outfits, Formal Wear

10 subtopics that are related to my topic is South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Spain, Mexico, Hispanic food, Hispanic traditions, shows in Spanish, Hispanic Art, and famous Hispanics.

3. Go to www. magazine.com. Find your magazine topic. List at least four magazines that are based on your topic. List the title of at least 10 articles from any previous issue(s) of those magazine(s).

Four magazines that are based on my topic are ..

- Hispanic Magazine

- Hispanic Network Magazine

- Latina

- Siempre Mujer Magazine

Tittle of ten articles from any previous issues are...

- Fonseca : The Colombian superstar shines brightly

- Salsa Spectacular : Larry Harlos and the golden age of Salsa

- Honoring Cinco de Mayo

- Shakira : Her call to serve one song at a time

- Latinas on TV : Five Fresh faces under 25

- 10 Mujeres que Inspiran : Adamari Lopez, Candela Ferro, Angelica Vale, y otras!

- Selena Gomez : The Tejana Star Makes Us Proud!

- BEST NEW : Latino Designers

- 120 Reasons to Love Being Latina

- The Best Latin Music You Don't Know

4. Describe your target demographic (who will be interested in your magazine). Use specifics, think of gender, age, socioeconomic group, location, etc. You will be evaluated on how well your magazine cover appeals to your designated demographic.

I think people from the age of 20 years old - 40 years old will be interested in my magazine. But, I think more women than men will be interested in it. My magazine will have information on multiple topics. There will be information about events that are happening around the world as well as information on Hispanic celebrities. I believe that more women will be interested in my magazine of the way the cover will be set up, it will be more feminine than masculine.

Blog # 4.5 - Process Journal #1

The topic I have been given for this project is Hispanic. I am Hispanic, so I know about Hispanic culture and other things relating to that. Four questions that I have are ...

1. What articles should be featured in my magazine cover?
2. What colors and fonts should I have in my magazine cover?
3. What should the teaser be about?
4. Should I have more than one photo in my magazine cover?

Besides that, one topic that I believe should be included in my "magazine" is influential Hispanics. Hispanics that are known all over the world should be a part of my magazine.

Blog # 4.6 - 3D Feature

Blog # 4.2 - Design Task

The task for this project is to create a cover for a magazine. For this project there will be no groups or partners, all the work will be done individually. Each person will have their own magazine cover topic. The topics vary from Art, Birds, to Cars. Once each person is assigned a magazine cover topic, they will decided how they want their magazine cover to look like. Each person will choose the fonts, images, and articles that they want to be featured in their magazine cover. To create the magazine cover, everybody has to use Adobe Illustrator. The purpose of this project is not to create a whole magazine, but a magazine cover that is creative and appealing.

Blog # 4.1 - Evaluation

1. What is the name of the magazine?

The name of the magazine is Newsweek.
2. What is the magazine about?

The magazine is about how California is much more popular then how it was 62 years before, which was its last earthquake
3. Describe the design of the title. (Colors were used, placement of title, format, font)

The tittle of the article is writing in yellow and is in the middle/center of the magazine. Besides that, it looks like it is in bold.
4. What is the dominate image on the cover? Why have they chosen that image? What does the image tell you about the content of the magazine? Do you find the image appealing? Why or why not? Have they included other images on the cover? If yes, what are they? If no, what image(s) do you think should have been included on the cover?

The dominate image of the cover is a map of the United States, without the state of California included. What the image tells me about the content of the magazine is that that magazine is mainly going to focus of California and how it can "disappear" if an earthquake were to occur. Yes, I do find the image appealing, the reason why is because of the fact that California is not part of the United States map. If a smaller state, such as New Jersey, were to be missing out of the United States map, I would of not noticed it quickly, but since California is a big state, it was easy for me to spot the difference. No, they have not included other images on the cover. I think that pictures of the streets of California right after the earthquake and pictures of how California looks currently should have been included in the cover.
5. Who is the intended audience? (demographics) How do you know?

I think that the intended audience was for people mainly from California and the United States. I know this because if another earthquake were to occur, it will mainly affect people for the US and California, so its normal if they were to care more than someone living on the other side of the world.
6. What articles will be found in the magazine? How do those article relate to the topic of the magazine?

Other articles that will be found in the magazine are about politics, business, religion, science, and sports. These articles relate to the topic of the magazine because it has to do with what happening around us.
7. How many different fonts (style, color and size) are found on the cover? Do you find the fonts appealing? Why or why not?

I found about 4 different fonts. 1st, is the font that is used for the tittle of the magazine, which is in white, with a red background. 2nd, is the font that is much smaller and on top of the tittle, it is in red and black. 3rd, is the font of the teaser, which is in bold and yellow, and a bit smaller than the tittle. 4th, is the font of the other articles in the magazine, it is really small and is written in white and yellow. I don't find the fonts appealing, its a bit dull and I think other colors could of been used.

1. What is the name of the magazine?

The name of the magazine is WWE Magazine
2. What is the magazine about?

The magazine is about the superstars of WWE and their road to Wrestlemania, which is like the super bowl of WWE.
3. Describe the design of the title. (Colors were used, placement of title, format, font)

The title of the magazine is on the top right corner. It is in blue and it has a big W.
4. What is the dominate image on the cover? Why have they chosen that image? What does the image tell you about the content of the magazine? Do you find the image appealing? Why or why not? Have they included other images on the cover? If yes, what are they? If no, what image(s) do you think should have been included on the cover?

The dominate image is a picture of the wrestler Batista. They have probably chosen that image because Batista was probably the center of attention at the time, or they just wanted to show his story. What this image tells me about that content of the magazine is that the main focus is going to be on Batista. Yes, I do find this image appealing. The image has good affects, and it really catches my eye. No, they have not included other images on the cover. Other images that they should have included is photos of Batista fighting other wrestlers.
5. Who is the intended audience? (demographics) How do you know?

The intended audience is probably for children and anyone else who watches WWE, or is interested in it. I know this because the magazine only focuses on things that have to do about WWE, it is like a sports magazine.
6. What articles will be found in the magazine? How do those article relate to the topic of the magazine?

Other articles that will be found in the magazine is articles about other WWE superstars, such as Maria, The Miz, Y2J, Ashley, Layla, etc. These articles relate to the topic of the magazine because just like Batista, they are WWE superstars. Besides that, they are probably going to be in WrestleMania.
7. How many different fonts (style, color and size) are found on the cover? Do you find the fonts appealing? Why or why not?

There isn't many fonts in the magazine. The font that is used for other articles in the magazine, besides the teaser, is really small and is written in a yellow-brownish color with white. The font for the tittle of the magazine is big a blue. As for the other fonts in the magazine, they are white with a blue background.

1. What is the name of the magazine?

The name of the magazine is Marie Claire.

2. What is the magazine about?

The magazine is mainly about Angelina Jolie and her life. Besides that, in larger letters, you can see that the magazine is also about beauty tips for the summer, fashion steals, and many more.
3. Describe the design of the title. (Colors were used, placement of title, format, font)

The tittle is on the top of the magazine and it goes across it and covers both ends. It is pink and the a's look a bit slanted.
4. What is the dominate image on the cover? Why have they chosen that image? What does the image tell you about the content of the magazine? Do you find the image appealing? Why or why not? Have they included other images on the cover? If yes, what are they? If no, what image(s) do you think should have been included on the cover?

The dominate image on the cover is the image of Angelina Jolie. They have chosen that image because their main article is going to be about her. Besides that, she is a well known celebrity so the magazine will probably sell more. What this image tells me about the content of the magazine is that the magazine is going to have a big article about her, and that she is going to be mentioned a few times in the magazine. Yes, I do find the image appealing, the way her makeup is done and how her hair looks goes perfect with the fonts in the magazine. If she were to have really dark makeup and an extreme hairstyle, then the image will not be that appealing, considering the type of magazine it is. No, they have not included other images on the cover, and I think it looks nice just the way it is. If more images were to be added to the cover, then I do not think the image will be that appealing, the focus will not be on the one image of Angelina Jolie, but on other images.
5. Who is the intended audience? (demographics) How do you know?

The intended audience is probably women. Besides the fact that Maire Claire is a women's magazine, the other titles for the articles that are going to be in the magazine relate to women. They have to do with women fashion, beach bodies, and summer beauty secrets.
6. What articles will be found in the magazine? How do those article relate to the topic of the magazine?

The articles that will be found in the magazine are about Angelina Jolie's life, Summer Body Secrets, Beach Bodies, Women Fashion, and many more. These articles relate to the topic because they all have to do with the lives of women.
7. How many different fonts (style, color and size) are found on the cover? Do you find the fonts appealing? Why or why not?

There is not many fonts in the cover of the magazine. The fonts are either light pink, dark pink, black, or white. Besides that, there is not other color, but the sizes are different. Yes, I do find these fonts appealing. I feel that the fonts and images go great with each other.

1. What is the name of the magazine?

The name of the magazine is Entertainment Weekly.
2. What is the magazine about?

The magazine is about the Oscars and Slumdog Billionaire. It also includes information about the show Project Runway.
3. Describe the design of the title. (Colors were used, placement of title, format, font)

The tittle is on the top of the magazine and it goes across it and covers both ends of the magazine. The word "Entertainment" is written in blue and is large, while the word "Weekly" is written in white.

4. What is the dominate image on the cover? Why have they chosen that image? What does the image tell you about the content of the magazine? Do you find the image appealing? Why or why not? Have they included other images on the cover? If yes, what are they? If no, what image(s) do you think should have been included on the cover?

The dominate image on the cover is a picture of the two main characters of Slumdog Billionaire and their Oscars. What the image tells me about the content of the magazine is that the magazine is going to focus on them and the Oscars. Yes, I do find the image appealing. The reason why is because the magazine is mainly focusing on them, the fact that the background is white helps me focus on them even more, then if the background was not a solid color. Yes that magazine included another image. It was a picture of Anne Hathaway wearing her Oscar dress. The tittle infront of her picture was "Oscar Fashion : the Best & Worst."
5. Who is the intended audience? (demographics) How do you know?

The intended audience is adults, or other age groups who probably watched the Oscars. I know this because people who usually watch the Oscars are not children, it usally adults. Besides that, not that many children/teens know about the movie Slumdog Billionaire.
6. What articles will be found in the magazine? How do those article relate to the topic of the magazine?

The articles that will be found in the magazine are about Slumdog Billionaire, the Behind the Scenes of the Oscars, and the Worst and Best Dressed of the Oscars. These topics relate because they all have to do with Entertainment, and the Oscars entertain millions of viewers every year.
7. How many different fonts (style, color and size) are found on the cover? Do you find the fonts appealing? Why or why not?

There is only about 3 different fonts. The sizes vary. But, there is 4 different colors. The tittle of the Magazine is white and blue while everything else is either black or gold.