Vogue Singapore May/June 2023: (codes and conventions)+inspiration (1)

Here I will analyse different issues from vogue ?  and how the different magazine elements and norms help it communicate art and culture and what i would like to pick from these.

I will analyse the:

• Cover page

There seems to be a common convention of such magazines with a colourful masthead and minimalistic design with minimal or no coverlines etc

• contents page+ editors note 

1. The vogue style of the contents page excludes the editors note which I like, but what stands out to me is the more simplistic Font and the VOGUE watermark at the back is effective to fill empty space, whether this is typical for an arts&culture i feel it's abit muted and i would like to do more with the contents page. 
2. For what I love is the alignment for this page and the model esque picture it makes up for the minimalism
3. As for Codes and conventions contents pages seem to incluse column text with a serif font, however im choosing to deviate and have a non-serif font

1. my thoughts on this page of the cover page are similar to the last what i like about this is the colour  cordination of the picture on the top and the watermark
2. Common with the other magazines there is a preview image of sorts showing a preview of an intruiging magazine page which i wish to adopt.

1. my thoughts on this page of the cover page are similar to the last what i like about this is the colour  cordination of the picture on the left and the watermark

 

• editors note 

1. the editors note or here as it is called an editors letter consists of the cover and most importantly a picture of the editor himself including a signature. then the text on the right  talks about some of the meaning and intentions behind the issue which include some quotes and what the editor genuinly feels
2. In terms of arrangment and fonts as well as colour i will admit i don't find it the most appealing but there are differences in the title font which adds some pop. perhaps this is to empasise the cover on the bottom left.
3. Analysing the conventions of most content pages i wish to deviate from this

• double page spread 

1. perhaps i'll use this layout when presenting an interview in my magazine as it is effective and catches the eye
2. The use of differing typography styles is common within this genre
3. It is evident a grid is used to ensure symetry
4. The featurette here shows a main image and a supporting one featuring the artist this layout is good at catching the eyes to 2 central points
5. the tone of the article is a mix of formal and slightly casual which is good to note

• double page spread 

• Such magazines seem to go for simplistic and minimalistic  layouts but put  twist on them, the use of creative differing fonts seems to be a common as it looks clean and presentable which i like, however i will likely to deviate from this and have the same feel but more colourful and slightly more expressive to cater to my younger audiences