Feature page design

This week homework we were to experiment designing feature articles. Sins during class i've decided to make a  man food magazine which it would reach man ages from 25-30. The reason for this target audience it because there isn't a lot of man food magazine out there. I've create a unique logo for the magazine, that i believe represent my target audience very well, because it read food plus magazine, and the plus, i believe it represent more than just food in this magazine.


In the first design we were told to work with 2 even columns grid. I show to do a bold headline over a comedic image of a man pondering of eat two manly Cheeseburger. I've used a block box and bold to text to represent quotes from the reading. This work out well because, it really illustrate the grid and it conveys emotion. Finally, i use a drop cap to show the reader where the true reading start.

In the second design we had to work with a 2 uneven columns grid. In this design i tried to experiment with colors that would represent the text  and the images well. I think it worked to my advantage to pick out this complementary color because it gives the article texture. I also use the orange box for the feature quotes and to also add more structure to the article.

In the third design we had to create our own grid. I show's to do a two column grid with the a big header in the  left side.In this design I choice to pick a man with a goofy face taking a small bite of a big steak. I pick this image to add a little comedy to the article. I also did a dotted line up to a quote to change the eye level of the reader.I block the quote once again to show how important is to read the quote in the article, and also add texture.

If i was to pick one i would go with the first one because, i believe it represent the target audience very well. It just looks manly to me.

Using the 3 column grid, I created a layout that would be within a department, not necessarily the front page. I find that finding that uniform for a your departments is harder than designing a starting page. Although it is not as fun, I wanted to really use the grids. I also wanted to use the color green to evoke the feeling of the fact that we are talking about living things within the "science" of living things and food so I just played with different textures and shapes to still keep it food and science related.

A:

B:

C: 

Carissa Exercise 1

 GRID A

 GRID B

GRID C - Uneven 2 column grid

Branin Blodgett Exersize #1

Grid A

Grid B

Grid C

For this layout I used a six-column grid. It was definitely interesting to experiment with this grid. It's a very accepting grid, but things can easily get messy. I liked how I was able to use both two-column and three-column text frames on the same grid (although I didn't display it in my design).

EXERCISE 1

Exercise 1

The pictures above are the layouts I came up with using the given information we received in class.  instead of going complex i decided to keep it simple.

Department Layouts-Rich

These pages were intended to mostly present information simply and straight forward, leaving the eye to have a small space to wander; with the use of shape and negative space.

My audience is geared toward middle age home owners, who like to cook and learn about food.
I chose earth derived colors from my photos, and worked with the font Avenir; for its versatility.

Departments

For this exercise I chose to really use the grid. For grid a I used lines to direct the readers eye around the page. I also used earthy colors to represent farms. For grid b I chose to use a lot of white space to balance out the page. For grid c I used five columns so I had a little bit more of a choose. I used a triangular shape to bring visual interest to the page. 

Department Layouts - Tobias

All three of these layouts were created with simplicity and structure in mind. Aimed at those with passion for facts, and the science behind food. The layouts are not intended to make the audience hungry (like most food magazines) but to encourage the absorption of food knowledge.

A - 3 column grid
I choose to convey a light and futuristic feel with this layout. The structure allows for an easy transition from week to week as the department articles change. The title 'The Dinner Table' is meant convey the analogy of having a daily sit down talk at dinner with the weekly articles of the department. The articles and ideas may change but it is something you can count on to reoccur each week.

B - 4 column grid
Still focusing on being visually light, this layout introduces added whitespace and a title change. 'This Week' would remain each week, while 'In The Future' would change depending on the topics associated with that weeks department articles.

C - 5 column grid
In my custom grid system, the main copy gets a font change. By changing from Chaparral to Rockwell, it gives off the sense of visual durability and strength. This is done without sacrificing the lightweight feel of the overall design. The geometric shapes and qualities of Futura work with this idea.

Michael's Exercise 1

Below you'll find my three grid layouts as assigned.  As for the look-and-feel, I wanted the layout of these designs to be clean and crisp.  I felt the target audience of this kind of material would be a more well educated and upscale individual.

Department Pages—ex.1

My 3 layouts for this week:
A) 3–column grid
B) 4–column grid
C) 6–column grid (my choice)

Target audience for the magazine: Well educated adults aged 25–45 interested in learning about the world, actively engaged in making a difference in their lives, and curious.

I wanted the designs to be clean and have some breathing room while still being dynamic. I enjoyed working with the 6 column grid the most because I felt I had a little more room to experiment and break the rules while still keeping with the structure of the columns.

 

 

Found this read to be helpful.

Thought that this article summed up our last class, and gives some useful insight on redesigning a magazine.
http://www.magazinedesigning.com/when-and-how-to-redesign-a-magazine/

Matt's Exercise 1

This week, my Publication Design class assigned me to work on this experimentation of elements along with grids! Throughout the assignment, I learned that grids can be very helpful for organizing crowded amounts of information, which is why we're assigned with this exercise in the first place!

This and future exercises will help me construct my foundation for the Habitat Magazine, the final project we'll be working on throughout the quarter. However, keep in mind that 'this is just experimental; there will be drastic changes throughout the quarter!

a) 3-column grid
b) 4-column grid
c) BYO grid (11 rows x 11 column grid) 

If I had to propose one of these designs for the project, I cannot say I have one that I'm particularly considering for the final because 'this is just experimental'! To choose the one I enjoyed working with most however, it would be the second one because the 'grass mask' allowed me to experiment with objects (or in this case text) that intersect pass the object to see if it's still recognizable! When it comes to headlines or logos in this case, it tends to work! Just look at Redbook and WIRED for example, where they would have the face of the celebrity or a part of their body, covering 'a small portion' of the logo!

  

Department Pages - Exercise 1

Here are my three layouts:
A- 3 column
B- 4 Column
C- 5 Column (my choice)

The target audience for these department pages are young-middle age readers that are interested in learning about the future of the way of we produce and consume food. The ideas behind these department pages are cutting edge so I wanted the design to follow suit and be a clean, modern look.