Reader/Target Audience Research & Interview

Reader/Target Audience Research & Interview

Name: Bryony

Gender: Girl

Would you buy this magazine if you walked into a shop with the intention of buying a music magazine?

no, the design suits the style of music and impresses the viewer however I feel as though the contents would not be interesting or relevant to what would interest or inform me.

What are your thoughts on the colour scheme of the three pages?

The colour scheme makes it different and mystical, this suits the style of music very well. Purple is a strong and striking base colour and the colour schemes all complement each other as well however they are relatively dull and   would probably not draw my attention when in a shop.

Is the font easy to read?

The font is a bit simple and uninteresting yet easy to read, the masthead smaller lettering is cool and adds flavour to the dull colour of the trance masthead.

Does the layout convey the information efficiently?

The information on the front cover is on one side and isn’t scattered around the page, this makes the information easier to interpret. The contents page lists out the information and makes everything very clear and readable by giving it lots of space. The three columns on the double page spread however can be quite confusing to navigate as they are warped around the central title of the page.

What do you think of the main images on each page?

The main picture on the front page could take up more space and importance on the page instead of trying to share the space with the other information on the page. The images represent the serotype of the type of people who listen to this type of music will act like for example when DJ One Voltz does the rock symbol with his hand in the air.

Name: Tom

Gender: Guy

Would you buy this magazine if you walked into a shop with the intention of buying a music magazine?

Yes, it looks good and makes the viewer assume that the content inside is of good quality and what they would like to read. I would want to read the contents and the visuals of the front page appeal to me. The magazine also tries to draw me in with countdowns and other exiting seeming articles.

What are your thoughts on the colour scheme of the three pages?

The colour schemes suits the type of music that the magazine focuses on, it also gives the magazine a very professional and coordinated look as there is no major change in colour.

Is the font easy to read?

Yes, the font stands out well in contrast with the background and looks easily readable for all age groups. This simplicity could make the font become a little bring but it is what the words say not the style of the font that really matter.

Does the layout convey the information efficiently?

On the double page spread the three columns are a little difficult to read as the text has been warped and split into different sections. I think that this might cause some readers trouble navigating the page for the information they want to read, however the centre title “DJ One -Volts” does improve the look of the page and gives It individuality.

What do you think of the main images on each page?

The colours used on the model suit the colour scheme except the colour of “DJ one-voltz’s” shirt, they also match the stereotypes that you would expect a person who listens to Electronic/Drum & Base music listeners

Name: Will

Gender: Guy

Would you buy this magazine if you walked into a shop with the intention of buying a  music magazine?

No, the front cover is a bit bland and doesn’t tell you much/give you much idea of what is included within the magazine despite its several skylines and advertisements. The purple colours and space theme are mysterious and make the cover look unique if not a little bland.

What are your thoughts on the colour scheme of the three pages?

The Title is a bit dull, the colours fit the subject but they could be a little brighter as it would make the features stand out on the magazine shelf. The magazine front cover won’t pull me in to buy the magazine if I see it.

Is the font easy to read?

Yes- very clear and bold titles and simple fonts, this is expected from a magazine to have easy to read fonts that display information most efficiently.

Does the layout convey the information efficiently?

Yes on all pages aside from the front page which has text that would be too small to read to pull an onlooker in to find out more about the magazine as they won’t be able to read it.

What do you think of the main images on each page?

They are definitely subject related, I think that the model looks good and really represents the type of music that the magazine focuses on in the way he poses, his clothes and the graphics and effects surrounding him. Even if he is not the most attractive looking model.