Contents page layout research

Common things found in all of the magazines I have researched

In all of the magazines I have researched I have found that the way the contents of the magazine is displayed is in a strip. This is something that I am going to use in my magazine as my consumer will be able to easily see what is going to be in my magazine in list form. As well as this they are situated on the left side of the page. This is something I am also going to be able to input into my magazine. All of the columns only take up roughly 2/3 of the page, this is to make room for the larger images on the page.

These features in the magazine make it desirable for the consumers. It takes up a small place on the page, yet will attract my target market, this is something that i am going to use in my magazine. I will apply it to my target market. Bold lettering has been used to make it stand out and also an image to draw attention to it.

Many of the magazines have used larger numbers as different features in the page. This is clever because it draws attention to that specific page and also changes the dynamics of the page as it breaks the page up. The circled numbers on the page especially create a friendly fun feel to the magazine. 

Many of the magazines have the issue date on the contents page, this is something I am going to consider however I have put it on the front cover so it is not necessary to put it on the contents page. All of them are small and in the corner of the page. The writing links in with the house style of my magazine.