Revised Cover

Original Cover


Updated Cover

The updates I made to my cover include a change in color of the title, subtitle, and issue name. The color I chose was the same burgundy/crimson I used in my updated table of contents. (See previous blog post.) I also fixed a typo that made the subtitle read "A student's guide to the surviving high school and the college application process." I also condensed this subtitle to just read "A Student's Guide to Surviving the College Application Process" since that is really the main focus of my magazine. I also angled the "In this issue" to fit more appropriately with the angle of the bridge pictured on my cover image. I have also moved my subtitle to be somewhat centered, while my main title "Get Schooled" is still in the top left hand corner. I feel that this revision allows my magazine to have a more modern and experimental feel, which is exactly the type of vibe I hope to give off with my cover. If teenagers see a traditional and unoriginal magazine, they aren't going to put faith in the magazine to actually provide useful insight. The color also plays into this marketing technique that will allow my magazine to appeal to my target audience. However, the mix of traditional and modern techniques on my cover also allow for the option of a parent picking up the magazine for their student. I decided not to change the "in this issue" features, since SAT vs. ACT, All About Applications, and Getting Recruited are some of the most helpful and intriguing features in Get Schooled. Students looking for a successful college career will undoubtedly be attracted to those articles. In addition, I also changed the color and location of my issue name. Instead of being in the traditional top right corner, I moved it to sit on the water, at a slight 6.65 degree angle to align with the tree-line. This change further conveys the modern approach I am taking with my magazine. I do not identify with a specific magazine genre, and I want my cover to have a polished look while still appealing to a younger audience who are more likely to notice untraditional features on a magazine cover. The most significant change I made was centering the title and subtitle, which had previously been in the top left corner. However, I determined that the most professional approach would be to center my title. Now, everything appears to be distributed more evenly and my cover is all together more prone to attract the audience I am targeting. By centering the title, adjusting my "in this issue" text, and changing the color of my title and issue name, I gave my magazine's cover a more professional look, as well as a more colorful and interesting visual appeal that I feel is more appropriate to my unique genre and message.

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