Creating My Double Page Spread

Sana Gillani

Images

This is the image I used for my double page spread. I removed the background of the image, so there were no unnecessary distractions in the background, and so the reader’s complete focus is just on the artist itself. She is giving direct contact to the audience in a way of trying to connect with them and making the audience intrigued to read the full article.

Step 1 - Background

Firstly, I inserted a plain grey background. All my contents (masthead, stand first, images, main article etc.) would be placed on this background. I have used this background on all my other pages of the magazine. I have done this to maintain the general house style of my magazine (FUSED). I decided to use this colour background, because it goes really well with the other colours used on my double page spread, as it helps those colours to stand out. When the reader turns to this page, they will not be distracted by what is in the background.

Step 2 - Columns

Next I split the page into 5 columns. I did this, because inserting the contents, such as the article would be made easier, as the columns are equally split which would make the article look neat and orderly when inserted.

Step 3 - Masthead

Next, I added my masthead. I used a combination of two different colours, orange and red. Both of these colours compliment rock music really well, and also helps to show the artist's personality, as being outrageous, fearless, vibrant and confident. I placed ‘THE WRECKING’ below and also in a different colour, to make it appear more eye catching to the audience. This is the name of the artists newly released album, which is why it is bigger and made to look more attractive. Also, the artist is dressed in the same colour as the colour used for ‘THE WRECKING’, to show a relation. These colours stand out on the grey background.

Step 4 - Inserts

With the help of my previous research on double page spreads, I found that they used websites, as a way of interacting with the reader.

I used a caption relating it to the artist, suggesting that she is reckless and loves taking on challenges. I used this idea from previous research into different double page spreads.

Step 4 - Positioning of the image

I inserted the image of my artist on the left hand side. I did not place the image under the masthead, because my double page spread would look confusing and will not appear in a neat and orderly way. It takes up almost half of the page, in order for the artist to get attention and to highlight that the article is all about the artist.

Step 5 - Stand First

I have inserted a stand first. The reader becomes aware of what the article will be about from reading this. From my previous research I found that most stand first’s were placed under the masthead, which is why I placed it there on my double page spread.

Step 5 - Stand First

Lastly, I inserted my article. The article takes up 3 columns, which is half of the page. I used two separate colours for the questions and answers, so that the reader is able to follow up the interview without any confusion. The reader is aware of where the start and end of the answer is and when another question starts. I used light blue and black, as it stands out on the background and goes well with all the other colours used.