Contents page plan

The following picture is my original drawn plan for the contents page of my magazine.

I'm aware that my contents page is very similar to that of Q magazine judging by the layout and the features, but I have tried to make it less regulated by putting the smaller photo on a canted angle spanning over the three different sections. Also, I put the website name 'www.intromusic.com' in the top corner of the main photo because I didn't want the top banner to become overcrowded. Furthermore, depending on the results of my survey, I will change and adapt because I can see now that there's a large bit of space in the bottom left hand corner. The picture I first planned to put on the contents page is from the same set of photos which I will use for the front page and the double page spread - just like the Take That and Lady Gaga issues of Q - because I think that reinforces continuity and reflects the magazine's constant delivery of new music. The photo will be of my friend Reece sitting in an old brown chair in a Victorian-style room, as it contrasts with the modern, edgy clothing which he will be wearing. However, now I've looked at my plans, I think this photo will look better on the double page spread, and I think one of my model standing against an exterior wall avoiding eye contact with the audience will fit a lot better, looking at some issues of Q magazine which have similar styles of photos. As for the front page, the colour scheme will be the same: simple, yet eye catching.