Front Cover Final Design

Here is my final front cover idea, i have taken inspiration from each cover i have created in my initial ideas to create the final one. From idea 1:

• I have taken the image angle and placement, this is because from my research this is the favoured one out of the ideas i put forward. This type of image creates eye contact with the audience and therefore instantly connects the reader and the cover. 
• Another thing i have taken from initial idea 1 is the No 1 mag rosette, this is because my research shows that it helps the magazine stand out from any other music magazine and therefore creates a unique feel for the cover. 
• Finally i have taken the use of a pull quote onto my final idea as i feel that it gives the audience an insight into the magazines content without giving too much away, this is brilliant for drawing in the readers attention. 

               "I admire and adore her"
From idea 2: 

• I have taken the colour scheme from idea 2 as i think the pink will keep my magazine related to the female audience, but i also think that with the black and the white background it will keep my magazine looking high quality and chic, and therefore more attractive to the audience.
• Another thing i have taken from idea 2 is the layout of the page, from my research it shows that the picture on the left hand side and the text on the right is the best way to grab the readers attention, this is because you read from left to right and therefore all the information grabs your attention instantly and makes it a really easy to read front cover.
• Finally i am going to use the 'win VIP tickets to see Neyo' from this idea because the prize offered is tailored to the audience i am aiming at and therefore will draw the readers in and feel like they might be getting really good value for money. 

From idea 3:

• From this idea i am going to use the font of the masthead, i really like this font because i think it is big and bold yet still very sleek, its not too rounded but not to square which makes it easy on the eyes. Named 'soup of justice' 
• Another thing i am going to take from this idea is the 'free downloads' this gives the audience a feel as if they are getting more for their money and therefore may give me a chance to sell the magazine at a more premium price. 

From idea 4: 

• The one thing i am going to take from idea 4 is the main image, i want my cover star to look pretty and elegant in the cover photo and i think that the image on idea 4 is exactly that!