Magazine Design - Anatomy of a Magazine
There are 4 main principles of a magazine layout, according to designer Shumi Perhiniak (yesimamagazinedesigner.com). Purpose, balance, hierarchy, and readability. 1) Purpose. What is the purpose of your magazine? What is your style? Consider your audience. Who are you trying to reach? Choosing language, style and content that fit the purpose and audience of your magazine can make it more engaging for your audience. The whole point is for your magazine to tailor to the interest of your audience, so paying attention to your purpose and how to bet fit it however possible is imperative. 2) Balance. Is your content overwhelming on one side or the other? content on a page should be evenly distributed. Unbalanced content on a page can create an uncomfortable feel. Humans are naturally attuned to symmetry; we like things that are even. So, because of this it will make your readers more susceptible to wanting to actually read your content
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