Travel Magazines: Travel and Leisure Magazine

Elizabeth Kasper

My Visit to the Newsstand

Glamour Magazine caught my eye the most because the model in the central image stood out and the layout was unique.

Travel and Leisure Magazine caught my the most within my genre because of the arrangement of text and the central image. It was simple, but looked very appealing.

Afar Magazine had the best photography because the central image with the most alluring and striking.

Martha Stewart Magazine had the best design because the layout made everything look balanced and easy to read.

People Magazine had the articles that grabbed my attention the most because the coverlines were intriguing and were about information that I am interested in.

Veranda Magazine had the best table of contents because it made articles in the magazine easy to find and included attractive pictures.

National Geographic had the best articles because they were about current information that was very interesting and they had great photos to accompany the articles

Reflection

I learned that there are very diverse styles of design for magazine covers. There are very specific types of magazines within each genre. I didn’t know that they had so many different types like scuba, motorcycle, and skiing magazines. The design of the covers can also be very different. The layouts were varied between genres.

This magazine was inspirational to me because the layout makes the magazine look balanced and the picture is interesting. The colors are not common but compliment each other

The magazine is about how to plan a vacation by giving suggestions for accommodations, restaurants, activities, and locations to go to

The target audience is upper-middle class males or females over 25

Some of the articles included information about specific destinations and what to eat, do, and where to stay there, vacation rentals, the best deals on a vacation, and the best new restaurants

The central images are generally pictures of scenery or a model in a destination where a person would vacation. The destinations can be beaches, mountains, cities, or a specific landmark

The photos are generally taken outdoors. They can be taken at any destination that shows off a unique location. Some are taken in hotels or near tourist attractions

The masthead changes color with each issue. There is usually a puff and a number that points out there will be a list of something. The layout changes, but there are always coverlines on the left and right thirds

This is my favorite cover image and it is the most inspirational to me because it is very simple but the colors compliment each other and the image is unique. It was taken on a beach and I am planning on doing photoshoots on the beach

Common Elements

Each table of contents is different. The number of pictures, colors, and layout varies with each issue

Two-Page Spreads

Both articles are about vacations and include information about what to do there. The cover is a person on a balcony overlooking a city. The design of both spreads are formal with columns and a couple of graphics.