Forge Magazine Ipad Cover

Forge_iPad_Mag1This cover differentiates itself from other Ipad covers by minimalizing text. Instead of having cover lines, there are photos that I presume can be tapped on to reach the story. Also, the cover makes use of only two primary colors. The combination of black and yellow allows for a sense of illumination, especially when used in text. The photo on the cover has a good amount of perspective, driven by the train cars that get smaller as one looks further back. Often times covers forget that having only a little bit of content on the cover can be good. Covers are often crowded and lack a sense of visual hierarchy.

 

Magazine Spread

iJORNAL_0469_06NOV10 : GERAL 56 : 14 : 14-15 CoverThis Portuguese news magazine, i jornal, is consistently one of the most well designed news magazines in the world. Even their website can be placed among the top tiers in web design. However, at a more fundamental level, this individual spread stands out because of the simplicity, repetition, and the visual connecting with the words. Even if you can’t read Portuguese (I sure can’t) the article is about Obama and his place among other political leaders. This can be seen in the quirky-yet-simple portrayals of the individuals and the contrast of Obama’s arm raised. The yellow background also draws the eye in to see what the fuss is about.