Magazine Layout Tutorial

 In this post I will demonstrate some basic design skills that I learned in class

1) I started by sketching. I didn't like this because I'm not good at drawing but I discovered that the drrawing doesn't need to be detailed as long as I brainstorm some magazine cover ideas.

2)  Then my teacher told me to experiment with some default layouts. They look very bad.
This is some images and texts that my teacher provided:

My first attempt

My second attempt

3) Next, my teacher taught the class about:

+ borders 

+ hierarchy of type

+ typeface

+  colour

With the help of these, I made my front cover slightly better

                                                BEFORE                                                 AFTER

Reflection:

I enjoy experimenting the different layouts of magazine covers. I prefer experiementing the layouts in the computer because it is easier to do but I also like the freedom of drawing on paper. I would do sketch more often on paper if I my drawings are better. By doing this activity of sketching and improving it, I get to see what I did wrong, learn from my mistakes and make each cover better than the last.