The use of colourful bubbles for the heading and some other text on the front cover is effective, as it condenses a lot of the information. This means that for people just scanning the cover, they can get a brief idea of the contents of the magazine. The use of bright colours connotes as being more fun and quirky, which could be more appealing to a younger audience. The use of a white background contrasts this, as it connotes as being quite plain and simple. It means the front cover isn't too busy, and your attention is drawn more to the text and subheadings on the brighter backgrounds. The use of colours that stand out inside the bubbles causes them to be even more obvious. I want to adapt this sort of idea into my own magazine, as I want it to be appealing to teenagers and those perhaps in a rush, who don't have time to read lots of font. It is also an idea I'd like to use on my double page spread.
One of the bubbles says, '13 fabulous posters!' The number 13 is much larger than the words, suggesting this is what is wanted to stand out more. It is in an italic font, which emphasises it a lot more. The word fabulous is written in pink, as it could connote as being a more girly word to use. The colour pink is also associated with being more girly. This could also suggest these posters would only appeal to females, suggesting this magazine is gender specific. I would adapt this and use only colours that come across as neutral to both genders, as I want it to be able to inspire both sexes.
The heading uses two different types of typography. The word 'just' is written in a more floaty style, which isn't too serious, and is black. It is also much smaller than the word 'pop' beneath it. I think this font and colour connotes as being quite plain, and emphasises the idea that this magazine is purely based on the pop genre. The word 'pop' beneath this is bright yellow, and uses a splattered paint idea as the 'O.' I think the splattered paint idea connotes fun, free will and informality. The fact the word 'pop' is yellow on a pink background stands out from the rest of the cover. The white background causes this to be even more prominent. The fluorescent colours also suggest the idea of the magazine being fun. These are reoccurring colours on the cover, as they are also used for other text. This suggests a sort of theme of the magazine, maybe as a method of making it more memorable for when it comes to purchasing the next issue. I think the fact two different fonts are used is also quite informal and quirky.
The text 'The Wanted' and 'JLS' is written in a slanted style. I think this is because they are artists, and this is a way of them being emphasised. Other text written in a slanted font is 'Inside!' This is to try and incise the reader to look inside, and a similar idea could have been in mind when the slanted idea was used on the artists names.
The text underneath 'The Wanted,' which says, 'Not so bad boys...' is in pink. 'The Wanted,' is in yellow. These two colours match the title, which suggests they idea that this is the main story in 'Just Pop!' The use of an ellipse creates suspense, which could make the audience more inclined to buy the magazine.
The main picture on the front cover is of The Wanted, a well known boy band. They are all dressed in dark colours, and this could be so they stand out on the cover, whilst not taking the attention away from the brighter text in front of them, the title and the information bubbles. They are also all smiling and messing around, which connotes the idea of fun. One of them isn't looking at the camera, and there mouths are open as if they are talking, which suggests that this is a natural shot. This could allow the audience to feel as though they can relate more to the magazine, as it is more real. This is what I would like to achieve with my photography, as I want the audience to be able to relate.
In the bottom left hand corner, there is a picture of Victoria Justice. This is clearly a planned photo, suggesting this article was written about her, so is less relatable. The story beneath is written in a floaty typography, very similar to the one used in the title. I think in this instance, it is used to appeal more to girls, as it is more delicate. Also, the story is something that girls would be interested in more than boys. This text is positioned on top of a bright pink splattered effect. My connotation of this is that it is spilt blusher or some sort of make-up, as that is what the story is concerning.
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