Contents Page Conventions and Research

This contents page from 'Q' magazine is quite minimalistic, but it has an organised structure.

The heading is ‘Contents’ which makes it clear what the page is about and it has the magazines logo next to it which is ‘Q’ in white over a red, square pug. The magazines strap line has been placed underneath, ‘Discover great music’ is in a red font which links the house colours of red, white and black. The issue number has been put in a red circular pug which makes it stand out, the grey lines add to the design to create a further sense of interest. The main image is of a main article/feature, in this case Lana Del Rey; the page number on the photo corresponds to the headline in the column down the left hand side and then the page number for further in the magazine. The headline 'Features' is in a red rectangular banner to draw attention to it. The page numbers are emphasized so the reader is drawn to different stories and can see them easily. There are 3 smaller images of different celebrities/groups which gives it more variety and excitement, which again have the page number to make it organised. There is a cursor shape hovering over the smaller image at the top which links to downloading the songs online and adds to the design. There are only 5 cover lines which means it’s spaced out and not too crowded, the celebrity names are in capital letters and in a slightly larger font because they are the most important. Then underneath there is more information about what the feature entails. In the bottom right hand corner there is the issue month and number which informs the reader how up to date it is, and another small 'Q' logo. In the bottom left hand corner there is a web address which allows the reader to subscribe for a regular issue which appeals to music lovers.