Feedback
After completing the draft versions of my front cover,
contents page and double page spread I went and asked a few media students and
individuals that I knew would represent my target audience, because they were
14-26, and they liked indie-alternate music, as well as other factors that I
have discussed.
Front Cover
The majority of the feedback I received was fairly positive,
mainly saying they thought the masthead was good because it was conventional
and represented the indie-alternate genre extremely well and was easily distinguishable
from other genres because of the conventions. Additionally, they said the sell
lines and plug used were good because they related and appealed to my target audience. On the other hand, there was also negative
feedback.
- "The colour choice on the main feature story needs to
be a stronger, more vibrant red”
- "The sell lines could be presented in a more creative
way
Most of the feedback I received was positive, for example.
the sell lines are appealing and relevant to the genre, but here are some
examples of the feedback I received:
- "Your front cover represents the codes and
conventions of an Indie-alternate magazine very well. The colour scheme you
have chosen helps develop the genre."
- "The model represents the indie genre."
Contents Page
On this product, it was again mainly positive feedback with
some faults. From my feedback I found that people liked the band index because
it follows the colour scheme, therefore creating continuity, and because its
conventional to a magazine. And there were positive reviews regarding the
layout of the contents page. Again, there was also some negative comments:
- "The subscription
box is messy”
- "The
background on the picture od ‘Dan Smith’ is not good".
- "Have to add a
page number regarding ‘Callum Brady-Temple."
A person who gave me feedback on this product said "too
much text on the contents page which makes it look squished." However,
they did also say that "the gig pictures used are unique, creative and
appealing to the audience."
For my double page spread, I received more negative constructive
criticism then the other two products I made. Mainly regarding how most of the
page isn’t covered up and it feels a little blank. However, there was some positive
feedback, mainly saying that the headline, stand first and pull quote were
good.
The feedback on this
product was:
- "There is no need for your logo on both pages”
- "There are too many drop caps."
- "The general layout of your double page spread is good,
it just needs more to make it look complete."
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