Magazine+-+forces+which+drive+magazine+content




 * Magazines and forces which drive magazine content**

My main focus for this project was to research the many components of a magazine, and what is needed in order to make a magazine work, and become desirable by its readers. Information is organized into 3 main categories: readers, advertisers, and magazines as a business (organized information). The content includes influences, content, issues, and the drive for profit.


 * Summary**

I began this project by researching the history behind magazines, and different aspects associated with in print media. I also based some of the information on my own knowledge from working in the print advertising field.

While drawing out the primary concept map, I began to notice a common topic attaining to several of the descriptive words I found during my research. I decided to focus specifically on magazine content, and the many things that allow magazines to thrive. The process of organizing and filtering through information was the most difficult part of this project for me. Coming up with a design that felt organized and appropriate to the topic was the second challenge. I chose light pastels as my colours, and the information to be in darker more bold shades. I felt the overall look of the concept map reflected the look of some magazines (I have been told it looks very Martha Stewart magazine-ish).

Altogether, the final layout was created simplistic and easy to follow.


 * Process Work**

Step 1 - research [|Brainstorming.jpg]

Step 2 - rough concept maps

Step 3 - deciding on style Step 4 - developing final concept map

Sources: Kleiner, Art. "Forerunners." Art Kleiner. 24 Feb. 2005. 09 Jan. 2008 . "Magazines." Wikipedia. 08 Jan. 2008. 9 Jan. 2008 . "Magazines - the Early History." Cybercollege. 06 Nov. 2008. 09 Jan. 2008 . "Timeline: a History of Magazines." Magforum. Dec. 2007. BUBL Academic Portal. 09 Jan. 2008 .