Once magazines had begun to spread throughout the world, people slowly branched out into different genres that catered to different audiences for different purposes. Some examples of genres include fashion magazines, cooking/food magazines, travel magazines, and teen magazines. lets get right into it!
Fashion Magazines - (focus on fashion trends and clothing brands)
- conventions
- usually show modern fashion trends and culture
- Often feature popular celebrities and models in various poses and outfits to attract a wider audience
- Masthead is usually big, bright, and bold to catch your attention
- usually use one specific font or small selection of fonts
- images are often mid or long shots, allowing the reader to see the full outfit on display
Food Magazines - (focus on food, cooking recipes, and nutrition)
- conventions
- The cover has images of appealing food to attract the audience
- has many varying fonts, making them feel more friendly and relaxed to their audiences
- also use bright colors to appeal to their audience
- contain many recipes and instructions
Travel Magazines - (focus on traveling, tourism, and destinations)
- conventions
- large and bold masthead
- cover usually has minimal words, instead focusing on the central image
- cover image shows the destination that the magazine will focus on
- colors depend on the colors established by the image
- usually, the images aren't centered, instead using the rule of thirds
Teen Magazines - (focus on teen life and focus on entertainment value)
- conventions
- target audience is young teens
- tone is usually friendly, light-hearted, and happy
- focus on teen icons, using them in the cover images and focusing on their gossip
- use bright colors to establish the tone and attract audiences
- advice columns are often featured to make the magazine more relatable
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