Individual Presentation

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I compiled all of my findings into a presentation to show my group members and here is the link!


Overall, I found that this magazine in particular has an extremely simple layout but very daring colors that appeal to younger generations. Th font is sans serif which is also modern and the models are young as well. The content discussed is relevant to young females because that is their target audience. I have stated this various times through different blog posts and have mentioned that I would like to format and structure my magazine similarly. The color scheme is quite inspiring and I will be taking the yellows, pinks, and blues from the different issues as inspiration. On the other hand, something I'd like to do different is talk more in depth about feminist/women's issues than Nylon does. Otherwise I LOVE how they set up their magazine, it's simple but striking and avoids the boxy look, everything flows from one page to the next. I know I will be keeping this magazine in mind for my main example of what to do when I am creating my own. Lastly, I would add a larger range in age for the target audience for my own magazine. I want my magazine to have a "young look" but I also want older women to pick it up and be able to relate to and enjoy the magazine. I know this will be one of my main challenges but it is one of the goals I have set out for my magazine that I hope to accomplish.

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