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Firstly, I really liked the way in which the title, 'Contents' is printed in a very bold font. I believe this is a very important characteristic. I also believe it makes the text stand out and gives a clear perception of what the page contains. A large, bold and visible font will be a vital characteristic of my magazine and I am almost certain that I will use this technique. I also feel like the font is very young and slightly more informal looking, portraying certain ideas about the magazine itself and the music it includes. From just this page, the audience receives ideas that the magazine covers a more girly/pop genre with a teen/young adult target audience. When investigating further I found that Blender covered various genres of music as a whole and therefore brought in a mass target audience. The name of the issue is clearly states, employing an informative aspect to the magazine.

The colour scheme of the contents page features a very simple black and white form, with a pop of colour in areas of the page, for example, the red of the mushroom, the word 'features' and the areas of colour within Katy Perry's outfit. Perry is know for having her signature black hair, which constantly allows the bright colours she wears to stand out, which is identically mirrored in this colour theme and completely encorporates and portrays her personality, and adds some slight character to the page. The use of the black and white add a very classic aspect to the image and magazine, as well as the artist herself, whereas red connotes elements of class, strength and prestige, putting the magazine and Perry across as strong and high class. I love this theme and would like to employ something similar into my product.

Furthermore, within this long shot, the model holds a very straight and sturdy pose, creating a doll like feel. Dolls are associated with perfect and precise connotations, relating Perry to this imagery of perfection, whilst also relating herself and her music to this precise and perfect aspect. Her facial expression is ultimately loud and grabs the readers attention, due to the look of shock that appears on her face. This directly relates to the pull quote featured on the page, and gives slight insight into how she may have reacted when she felt that this was her chance in music.It could also be used to portray the way in which she felt when she received such a great reaction from the music industry. The prop used a giant mushroom, adding a comical essence to the image, as well as making the model appear smaller and relating once again to this doll-like image that is being put forward. In terms of how the audience will react to this, the cartoon-like use of the mushroom creates a positive, youthful image and may remind the audience of their younger days, or attract an audience of youth.

The use of a pull quote on the contents page, immediately draws the readers attention to the feature article and causes questions to arise about the article as a whole, as well as why Perry felt as though there was room for her, and how she moved from there to where she is now. Due to the artist being familiar with the audience, the offering of some enhanced information about the artist is welcomed and the audience will find it intriguing. Moreover, an enhanced knowledge of the artist that the audience listen to may allow them to employ a deeper understanding of the artist's lyrics.

Finally, the overall layout of this contents page really appeals to me. I enjoy the way in which the contents of the magazine are pushed to the right hand side of the page. Like Q, the issue number is stated near the top of the page, which I believe is a useful feature of a contents page, to make the reader aware of the issue they are reading.

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Whilst observing this contents page, I took particular notice in the colour scheme of black white and red. I really love this colour scheme as I believe is looks very classic and professional. The pop of colour in the heart, gives connotations that the heart is the only light in his life. People are curious about the stern look on his face and what he is feeling. Generally, people know Kanye West for being a heartless, emotionless man, who is slightly egotistical. Therefore, an image that appears to host someone placing a heart against his chest, relating to his heartless portrayal and to his serious facial expression. This facial expression can also relate to the way in which he is looking directly at the camera and to the audience, showing hat he is not afraid to emotion, and he will be as serious and heartless as he like. The term heartless can also relate to West's song Heartless, therefore, incorporating the artists music into the image and suggesting ideas about his personality, through his music. There is also a relationship between the black and white used to photograph West (serious, dark, cold) and the colour within the heart (something West does not have). I really like the colour scheme used within this contents page and really like the class and professionalism that is portrayed.

The model's stance in this medium shot image displays the model directly addressing the audience, and the look is not particularly inviting, but it is almost mysterious, inviting the audience through making them want to know more about him and his apparent heartless nature. The model's stance is slightly forward as if to lean toward the audience in the slightest way, while he also has his hands place in his pockets, giving this comfortable feel and suggesting that he feels this way in front of an audience. Ambiguously, the placing of his hands could also give the idea that he is perhaps cold, relating to himself and his apparent emotionless nature. I like the thought that has gone into this image and the various connotations it employs. I plan on putting a lot of thought into mirages in the same way as Vibe magazine has.

In the main articles descriptions, the portrayal of West is enhanced further with a descriptions that reads, 'Whats the deal with Kanye? Misunderstood, misinterpreted? A tormented genius? Or all of the above?'. This relates to the way West is frequently perceived as all of these things, relating to the image of the heartless man in black and white. However, by saying this, the magazine make the audience question everything that they have interpreted him as with these simple short questions. The questioning of this immediately invites them to read the article, as they may find out. The article hints that it will give the audience a more enhanced understanding of the artist, meaning they may support the regular portrayal of West, or completely contrast that opinion and put across a completely different side to him. I like this particular questioning technique as, it entices the audience and makes them want to read the article on West. I believe that a technique like this would be a good aspect of my magazine.

I also like the layout of this contents page in terms of the way the word, 'Contents' is placed in a position of enjambment. This creates a slightly artistic and interesting look. It also creates a break down with the work, relating to the way that the contents page generally breaks down the magazine into articles and features. I really like this technique as I believe it differs from the usual magazine contents page.

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The first thing that is noticeable about this contents page, is the image that is generally large alongside the list of articles and their pages. The image is of The Courteeners. In the image they are standing looking generally serious, on a place that it overlooking perhaps a town. This presents them in a very stern, serious and powerful way. Strength and power is a very desirable quality to have, leaving the audience to be curious as to why they are so strong, therefore encouraging them to read the article. The image is taken in a slight low angle shot, also making them seem in power, adding to the way in which they are above the city in the background. The also gives suggestions behind their music, as they may be  a band that are dominating the charts. From this, I will apply this among of thought to the image I use. I believe that if I do want to portray strength within an artist I will ensure to use a low angle shot.

Within the image, as previously mentioned, there is a pull quote within the area that gives you information on the article. This pull quote reads, '"He's just showing off" Liam Fray's mum hits nail on head.' leaving the audience questioning various things, for example, 'how is he showing off?', 'what is he showing off about?' etc. This encourages the audience to read the article to find out what they are questioning. I believe this is a brilliant technique used by Q and I would definitely consider using this within my magazine, as it is a very clever way to pull in the audience and create a sense of involvement on merely the first page.

Additionally, I especially like the way in which they have used an extremely popular band to specialize the issue to. The popularity of this band, makes them almost legendary, hence the reason the area in which they are mentioned is gold and also hence the reason they have a large area on them. I early like the use of the gold, as it gives of positive connotations, which is good for not only the band and the magazine, but the audience member who will receive these positive connotations. Gold also connotes 1st place and ideas of higher class and royalty. These  connotations will all reflect onto the artist and the magazines, creating this upper class feel to the magazine and deeming the band as music royalty. 1st place connotations also suggest that Q is the music magazine to have, in the sense that it is the best magazine, number 1, and no other magazine is above it. I love the use of gold, would seriously consider using this color and would also consider using an artist to specialize in within this issue of my magazine.

Furthermore, in the aspects of color, Q is also centralized around the color red and is highly associated with that colour, making it recognizable as part of this magazine. Red also gives out connotations of strength, power and importance. Adding to the effect of he main image on the contents page of this issue. This colour runs throughout Q magazine and is known as a house theme to them. This portrays the magazine as strong, powerful and important, in terms of the way that the artists in it are dominating the charts and all have a story behind them. Red can also connote danger, relating to the way in which this magazine is perceiving itself as number on; a danger to other magazines. I am extremely emptied to use red as a colour theme in my magazine as I really lovd the connotations it gives, and I believe if paired with monochrome colouring, could add an element of class and sophistication to my magazine.

As well as the colour, I took particle interest in the layout of this contents page whilst observing it. I really liked the way in which it was clearly set out, and more than one image was used without giving a cluttered feel. I also like how not too many images were used, and the articles and their pages were of a good size, whilst still being very clear. Above all, I like the area in the bottom left corner that reads 'Every Month', which includes a page called 'Q50', a page that informs he audience of their top 50 songs that cover their genre at the time of this issue (October 2008). I believe this is a really good idea and one that I would like to use in my own magazine. I would ale like to ensure that my contents page employs at least 2 image without causing it to look cluttered, therefore confusing.

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In order to gain a more enhanced understanding of magazine concepts and features, I will be decomposing several example pass fro various music magazines to gain ideas on what I would like to include on my Front Cover, Contents Page and Double Page Spread.