Research for Main Task

For a piece of my work that i have been given is to look at different types of magazines to give me different ideas of how to design my own magazine, below are some of the magazines that I have chosen:

The first magazine I have chosen for my research was the one  with an katy perry image on,
I have picked this one because the age group that I have chosen is related to the
target audience for this magazine
as it links with the age group and genre music that I have chosen
for my magazine. I also like the layout of this magazine
as the text is in line with other pieces of text, it clear to read
big bold writing to catch the readers eye and its not over crowded with cover lines.

Another magazine I have looked at is this billboard one, the reason I have
chosen this one is that I like the house colours as they are
bright, colourful and attracts the younger generation.

Vibe is another one I have chosen as it is also the same age group and genre as
the other magazine and also my magazine. I have chosen this magazine
because I like the way the main image is of Keri Hilson, she is looking right at
the reader also known as mode of address, it has great posture. It is just
a plain simple picture that says a lot to the reader.

I have researched this magazine and it is for the younger age group (10-15) it
does not fit in with my chosen age group but the genre certainly does.
I also looked into the style of the magazine
and it is too overcrowded with cover lines, pictures, quizzes etc.
therefore I will not be taking any ideas from
this magazine as it is not a clean cut style.