Magazine
serial or periodical of publication (published regularly, scheduled)
First magazines were…
literary or political, strong visual orientation. Perfect blend of art and words. Expensive, targeted to the affluent.
After WWII magazines…
take off, design renaissance
1960s magazines…
fade in popularity due to TV (advertising revenue)
Magazine niche
centered around a interest or demographic to reach advertisers
Passalong readership
more than one person reads a single issue (Dr.s office)
Top 25 print magazines reach more adults and teens than …
the top 25 primetime TV shows
How many magazines in the US
20,000
Magazine Types
Consumer and Trade
Consumer
National, general interest
Trade
Industry focused, corporate
Magazine Design
Tell stories visually, visual form and verbal content are connected
Magazine Planning 8 steps
Magazine Cover
Most important (includes nameplate/logo, large photo or graphic, headlines and teasers about what’s inside the pub)
Cover design includes (5 things)
4 F’s of magazine design
Function
mission, audience, subject, visual impact
Formula
Stable consistent combination of various elements in each issue (articles, departments, reviews, interviews, cartoons)
Format
Size and shape, type of press, mailing considerations, binding options
binding (2)
2. perfect bound (flat spine)
Frames
Margins, gutters, whitespace
Cover lines
also called blurbs, short
Table of Contents
2nd most important page
mini papers, predecessors to the newsletter were called
diurnals, curantos, and mercuries