Monday, 17 September 2012

Decoding Magazine Covers

Today I learnt the McMahon and Quinn technique of decoding a magazine front cover.

- Technical Codes
- Written Codes
- Symbolic Codes

This is the easy way to understand and analyse the different hidden meanings behind magazine front covers.

Such details from simple colours to more detailed persuasive language which is used are all features that are thoroughly designed before the magazines reach the shelves.

The main ideas of the front cover are to appeal to the target audience and to catch their immediate attention. These aren't the only ways in which they grab the eye of those in the shops, the variety of fonts and colours are used to inform efficently those who want to know more about whats inside!

Source: http://curryrecipe-jp.net/health-2/mens-health-magazine/

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