Codes Conventions in a Content Page Layout Layout
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Codes & Conventions in a Content Page
Layout • • Layout set in a Grid (Structured Layout) Usually in 3 – 4 Columns Multiple sections in form of Boxes Usually a single page or could be spread on 2 pages. Colors & Typography • Might follow the house style of the magazine • Mostly minimal and light background for better readability
Magazine Name • Magazine name written prominently in the same font and style. Date/Issue • Date or Issue number placed closer to the Magazine name or Contents heading. • In a relatively smaller font. Puff • Like on the Cover Page, strategically placed to attract viewers towards an offer or highlight of the magazine.
Content Section • Contents heading is mostly written in a bold and large font as the section is the most important part of the page. • The Content section may have the following important elements: 1. Section – Main categories eg. Features, Specials 2. Page Number – Usually Comes before the title 3. Article Title – A poetic, indirect or ambiguous title to intrigue the reader. 4. Description/Sublines – Specific details of the article • All various parts may be distinguished by the font style, size and colours. • Articles are set in chronological order.
Images • Main Image highlighting an important article/feature • Smaller Highlight Images usually with page numbers & captions anchoring the article.
Letter from the Editor • A message from the editor addressing the readers and emphasizing what's inside the magazine. Subscription Offer • A promotion for readers to subscribe the magazine. • Might mention contact information, website address and social presence.
Cover Picture Credit • Usually gives credit to the cover model and photographer on the from cover of the magazine. Team Credits • A section dedicated to the team behind the magazine development from the writers, editors, designers, photographers, publishers and printers.
Header or Footer • As used in all the inside pages, formal information like Magazine name, issue, page number or website address could be placed in a very small font size. • Might be uniformly placed on all the pages in the magazine.
