IdeasI am hoping to create a magazine front cover and double page spread based around Rihanna, linking to the previous brief of a CD Cover. Within this presentation are my initial ideas for the creation process.

Textures

I don’t so much like this texture for the use of lighting and colour, I do however like the concept of the use of shape, and this is something I am hoping to incorporate.

I really like the simplicity of this texture here, and it also fits in with the grunge theme that I used on my previous CD cover. I could actually recreate this texture myself.

The idea of this brush stroke attracted me and made me realise that I can use colour and primary textures to make my work more unique.

Images

Here are four images of Rihanna that I would like to choose from and incorporate in to my magazine cover and spread. These are all quite artistic looking images, and they show off her more recent ‘grungey’ side as opposed to her previous ‘image’. This gave me the inspiration to base my spread around a before and after article.

I have researched some images that I feel I can use within my magazine, and here is the outcome. I will also be creating my own primary sources.

Colours Here are four of the main colours I am thinking of using within my magazine spread and most probably front cover.

I have chosen the light grey because I feel that against any other colour the text I use will be easy to read.

Black is an easy colour to use as text and images will contrast really nicely against this shade and look professional.

I have chosen the colour yellow as it is something different to what I would normally use and will contrast well.

The dark grey will look good against the other colours I have chosen and will not clash, unlike other brighter colours.

Typography

I really like this typography for it’s simplicity. I feel that I could draw/trace this to my own desired text and incorporate it into my spread.

I like the idea of using letters to make a statement view for the audience. The way they overlap here makes for something different.

I like the way that this lettering in particular has an added texture which gives it a dark feel. I would like to incorporate this technique into my spread.

I have collated three of my favourite techniques of typography after research that I feel I can use to my own advantage.

Layouts I have been on the website www.pinterest.com, and have found a few layouts that I really liked the look of. Here were my three favourites.

I liked this layout for it’s simplicity. I also liked the typography here.

The reason that this cover caught my eye was for the use of shape in the background, and the shading.

This double page spread attracted me because of the colour scheme and typography.

Fonts

Adobe Caslon ProAdobe Caslon Pro Bold

Engravers mt Engravers mt bold

Perpetua titling mt Perpetua titling mt bold

ADOBE GARAMOND ADOBE GARAMOND BOLD

Here are some fonts that I have picked out that I feel I could use for the typeface in the double page spread, and possibly the magazine title…