Although we lacked experience at the beginning of
this project, our design, writing and production skills improved significantly during
the project. This began by thoroughly researching a variety of production and
distribution techniques used by other magazines and publications in a variety
of genres. Through the creation of our magazine, including the cover page,
table of contents, and article, I was able to practice techniques I observed to
create a professional looking product. For example, through our research of
magazines similar to ours, such as Good Housekeeping, Better Homes and Gardens,
and HGTV Magazine, we observed that each company used a recognizable and easy
to read font for their title, and always ensured that their text stood out.
Each company relied on the use of bright colors to attract the attention of
possible buyers. The bright colors not only made the cover more eye-catching, they
also made the covers visually appealing, a trait I tried to mimic in the
creation of my magazines. I was also able to strengthen my production skills
through research, but most importantly, trial-and-error. I had to fail a few
times before I was satisfied with the cover page as well as the remainder of
the magazine. If it didn't work, I would change it until I was satisfied with
the final product. This happened a lot during the production of my title page,
I was very particular about what I wanted to achieve because this is the first
thing you see when you look at the magazine, it was important to me to get it
right and make it appealing to readers. To do this I changed my font, pictures,
and experimented with the overall layout multiple times. I also added captions
for pictures throughout the magazine, and ensured that the layouts were
streamlined. Overall, through the process of extensive research and a lot of
trial-and-error, I was able to create a professional magazine, while developing
my productions skills.
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