Today was about exploring possibilities. I looked at alternative magazines, visual kei publications, gaming magazines, fashion zines, and character art. I also considered hybrid formats and applied media studies theory to genre.
The most important realisation is that I don’t have to limit myself. I can create a magazine that reflects my actual interests. Alternative style, visual kei, games, character design. All without needing a huge budget. I can use my own wardrobe, my own artwork, and my own writing.
I also learned that consistency in design (colour, font, image style) is crucial for a professional look. And that genre conventions give me a framework to work within or break.
I was most inspired by the independent zines because of their creativity and how artistic their styles are. I will definitely include elements similar to theirs and incorporate my personal style into my magazine.
This week I’ll start deconstructing real magazines in detail to see how they structure their content and also forming more magazine ideas. This will help me shape and give me more inspiration for my magazine.
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