Magazine Layouts

 

I find this layout very unique, but i dont like it because it is too all over the place so it is very hard to read.

I think this layout does not help communicate the information because you don't know where to start as there is too much text everywhere.

Handwriting is used to give it a rough draft effect and small text is accompanied beneath it as it is written in French.

Because this type of layout is not very common, it caught my eye.

 

I HATE this ad/layout.. no offence. Firstly, the colours are yuck and no offence, but the model isn't that great either.

The layout does help communicate ideas about the product as it shows how the one garment can be worn many ways.

A large font is used to attract the viewers attention.

The unappealing colours and non-professional-looking model caught my attention.

 I didnt find this layout that interesting because all the products were all on top of each other and the contents underneath just makes the page so messy.

The arrows pointing towards the products indicates to the viewer of which product is what, but because the product contents are underneath, it does not help communicate the idea as it looks very confusing.

Large font is used for the heading and smaller font is used for the product descriptions.

This layout caught my attention because it was so chaotic and confusing.

I love this layout firstly because the collection of the nude colours are beautiful and the ongoing theme of pleats is clearly visible throughout the page.

The layout helps communicate the idea of 'nude pleats' as the garments/accessories are layed out on the page so that they dont majorly overlap each other; thus we get a complete view of the piece.

A large font is used for the heading and small font is used for the details of the garments.

The subtle and neutral colour combination and my favourite feature of the season - pleats!- caught my attention.

I love this layout because it is kind of a mixture between a template and a collage. 

The layout clearly helps communicate the theme of "Pop Art" through the selection of bright and blocking colours.

A medium font is used in the heading and small font is used to accompany the image with information/details.

This layout caught my eye mainly because of the bold, bright and beautiful colours. It also caught my attention because colour blocking is one of the major trends this season.

I found this layout interesting because it is so simple yet eye catching.

This template layout helps communicate the idea of 'neutral' and shows garments/accessories on different parts of the body.

Small font is used so that the images are the main focus for the viewers.

This layout immediately caught my eye because of its' simplicity and it stood out from all the other elaborate layouts.

Spray Technique

Brush Design

How to Create a Brush
1. Choose any image (can be drawn, photo, internet, scans; anything that can be opened in Photoshop)
2. Open this image in Photoshop
3. Select around the part of the image you want, and then press 'Control/Command+C'
4. File -> New -> OK
5. Paste (Control/Command+V)
6. Use 'Magic Wand' to select and delete excess unwanted areas
7. Edit the image by clicking on Image -> Adjustment -> Levels
8. For shiny objects, add Lens flare: Filter -> Render -> Lens Flare -> OK
9. Select all -> Edit -> Define Brush Preset -> Name the Brush -> OK
10. Open a new file: File -> New -> A4
11. Window -> Brush -> then look for the brush you created
12. Click on any colour you desire and you can also stretch, squash or flip it
13. Choose a font you desire and write what you want. This will be a guide for where the stamps are to be placed.
14. Click on your brush and then click away! If you want a darker colour (less opaque stamp), double click.
15. Turn off your Text layer by clicking off the eye.
16. If your image is something like a bead, sequin etc, you need a stitch line: Square Box -> Line Tool
17. Choose desired colour and then create lines where needed. Click space bar and drag page.
18. Merge layers together: Right click -> Merge Layers
19. Fx at bottom of layer palette -> Drop shadow -> Choose light source and figure out angle
20. To save brush: Brush Palette -> 2nd button at bottom of palette -> Preset manager -> Click on desired brush(es) -> Save set -> Name file -> Save!!:)