Layout – The layout of this double page spread is very effective.

The font and main image Cover Lines –There are not so many cover lines on this double page spread because it
have a very large size which stands out to the reader. The layered effect is also very eye-
catching because the main image goes over the two pages which shows that they have
experimented more with layout because it makes a change from having text on one page
and the image on another. I like how the title of the article stands out from the white
background and takes up more than half the page. This heading also goes over the two
pages to fill in the background. The text of the article is laid out clearly in columns so that
the reader knows where to find the information because it is all grouped together in that
part of the page. The layout is more interesting than conventional magazines because of
the larger size of the main image and text.
is an article and contains mostly text. The main title stands out the most and is the
main feature that the reader will look at first. This is because of the solid black and
white font and the size of the text. The main text of the article has a much smaller
font because there is more information included and makes it look more professional.
I like how the subheading picks out key words that will appeal to the reader and use a
bold font or a different colour to highlight the importance and relevance to the
article. The subheading after the main title is also effective because it informs the
reader what the actual article is about before they start reading the article itself.

Colour Palette – The colour palette of this NME

Masthead/Headings – The main title is also
double page spread works very well with the
very eye-catching along with the main image. I
overall colour palette of NME magazine. In
like how they layer on top of one another and
every one of their magazines, they use mainly
the large sizes of these features complement
three colours, red, black and white. They do
one another. The unusual positioning of the
the same with these pages. The white
heading stands out from the page because the
background highlights the boldness of the text.
black borders create an interesting effect. The
The red checked shirt works well with the
font size varies in each letter to make the font
colour palette because there is no other pattern
unique and different. The black and white
like it on either of the two pages. This is the
works well because they are two very
most eye-catching feature as the two pages
contrasting colours. The text and irregular
only have a plain, white background with black
layout of the letters are effective because
and white text. The pattern creates a new,
readers will immediately read the text and it
exiting change to the colour scheme and relates
works well to emphasise the colours of the
to the normal colour palette of NME’s
main image.
magazines.

Text – The text is very important on this double page spread. It contains the
information that most readers will want to know about so the structure and context
of it is crucial. There is quite a lot of text and this appeals to the reader because they
want to know everything about what they are asking her. The structure of the article
is well written and informative. The interview is also very detailed and by having
quotes included, shows how realistic and reliable the interview actually was. The text
is quite small but still clear. This is effective because they can then include more text
to add vital information that readers can find out.
Images/Main Image – The main image is the key focus for the reader as it
takes up the whole of one page and part of the other. It is relevant to the
article as the article is based on Lily Allen. This continues the theme of the
magazine because the article is music related. I like how the image goes over
the two pages because it stands out instantly to the reader. The unique
colours also stand out from the page because the rest of the pages are mostly
black and white.