21. Feature Article // research & planning

Research A feature article is an in-depth, non-fiction piece that gets into the real details of a topic. To learn more about the elements and structure of a feature article I searched for relevant articles, such as this one, and this one. They helped me understand the main conventions a feature article must have, and …

18. Media Forms Evolution

Print   The oldest known printed book — the Diamond Sutra– traces back to 868AD in China, which uses woodblock printing. Letters would be carved into the wood, then covered in ink, and finally, a material pressed over so that the ink would transfer. However, archeological research suggests printing from as early as 220AD, through …

9. Photography post III

After our stay in Austria ended, we began the journey back to Romania. While passing through Hungary my parents found another interesting castle that we could visit, the Esterházy Castle, in Fertőd. Even luckier for us, because it was the Hungarian Revolution day, a national holiday, the castle ticket was free and we were allowed to take …

17. Topic & Concept // brainstorming

The genre of my magazine is lifestyle, so it will cover more topics all throughout. Currently, I have many ideas in my head which I have to sort out. To make organisation, colour theme and overall structure easier, I decided to keep it a Spring 2026 magazine. The colours will be brighter, the pages will …

16. Masthead

For the masthead, I wanted one word. Simple, elegant and with a deep meaning to it. I asked myself “what energy do I want my magazine to give off?”.> Hope, positivity, energy, beauty, peace Brainstorming names: Bliss: complete happiness Zephyr: a gentle breeze Astrea: goddess of purity, innocence, and justice Reverie: state of being pleasantly …

15. Magazine Analyses

Below you will be able to read my examination of 3 magazines, Vivace, Lifestyle Plus and one unrelated to my magazine genre of choice but with different conventions to analyse, Selling Travel. Lifestyle Magazine #1 VIVACE® is a Dutch lifestyle magazine which has been in publication since late 1990s. This specific issue was published in the …

14. Target Audience // profile

I sent the questionnaire to high school students and teachers via Gmail, hoping to gather around 30-40 responses at least. The total amount of responses was 35, which is reasonable and it gives me enough insight into what my audience looks for and dislikes in a magazine article. Results More than half of the responders …

13. Target Audience // questionnaire

When creating a magazine, it is crucial to know your audience. It will influence your decision on what the magazine features, the design, and how and selecting content so that it resonates with the audience. This way, they will also be more likely to be interested in reading my magazine and enjoying it. Through this target …