Content Images:
Image 1:
This image was created using the app "Painter". The process began with a rough sketch, drawn on paper which was seen in the previous blog. The brush used for this sketch was called "Waxy Pencil" in the size 23x. Small touch ups were made using the eraser brush "solid pen". I decided to use this image, as a sketch is the basis of all fashion creations. The table of contents is most often at the beginning of a magazine, setting an idea for the entire design. The color will remain black and white, creating a neutral pallet for the page. Other elements on the page will feature more color, drawing out the sketch. While the drawing does not have much color, the components of the clothing give it life. The design is inspired by Harris Reed's spring 2022 collection, with the large hat and curvy leg and hip form.
Image 2:
Due to the sizing of the page, the quality of this image is reduced, but when put on a mockup of the table contents, the quality is greatly accelerated. This image features a Pothos cutting delicately placed inside a "The Ordinary" bottle. This image was cut out from its original background and placed on a white background to eventually match the table of contents page. The colors in this image are more prominent than the lack of color in Image 1, as there is a combination of greens, whites, and almost pinks. The use of this image was designed to showcase the beauty aspect of Eudaimonia Magazine, as the previous image highlighted the clothing side. The image represents clean beauty products, as the clear, minimalist bottle is shown to advertise factual production and adds no excess promotions. Inside the bottle is the plant, tying into the idea that the product is simple and "all natural". Originally, this photo was supposed to be of a nail polish bottle, but the decision was made to use this image to highlight multiple aspects of the beauty industry.
Revisions:
The creation of this image was because of the low quality and lack of volume of the actual photograph. I drew over the image of the plant in the bottle above, and added and extra leaf to create volume. This drawing is higher quality and matches the sketch. The contrast between the sketch and the photograph looked cheap. Instead the use of a drawing matches the sketch and the aesthetic of the page. The meaning behind the plant in the bottle is still the same, but the look is more animated.
Article Title and Other Text:
Feature Articles: The biggest articles in the text; draw in the most readers are therefore given a small description in the table of contents.
1) "Natural" Beauty (page 13)
How do all the "no make-up models" manage to look spotless all the time? Uncover the true secrets and techniques used in the fashion industry to portray a clear skinned model.
- This article directly connects to the main cover line on the front cover of this magazine. The deep dive into beauty industry conventions and faults of the industry create a deep stroke of controversial politics between beauty product companies, designers, and the public. This article will be used for my two-page spread.
2) Fashion Show On Tour (page 42)
Singer songwriter Harry Styles rocks bright button-downs and suspenders as he toured around the United States this 2021.
-Many consumers become interested in products through hierarchical diffusion-the spread of an idea from persons or nodes of authority or power to other persons or places. Harry Style has over 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone and 43 million followers on Instagram, making his daily and special occasion outfits greatly significant. This article is designed towards younger audiences as they make up a majority of Style's fans, but the article is overall suited for all ages.
3) Flipped Fashion (page 68)
The rise of second-hand clothing has accelerated since the Covid-19 pandemic, but how does a person make a thrift store find fashionable? Discover how to take average clothing from drab to fab in hours.
-This article covers the clothing side of Eudaimonia Magazine, explaining the excel in thrift store fashion. Flipped Fashion will be designed towards more common audiences looking to improve or mimic the fashion choices of many designers. The use of alliteration in the title sparks the interest of readers.
4) Star Struck (page 103)
Your A-Z guide to all astronomical looks fashioned by actress Elizabeth Olsen on the 2021 press tour for "MoonFall".
-This article ties into the fashion side of Eudaimonia Magazine, but also accents film by referencing the movie "MoonFall". Consumers following the movie industry will be interested in this article due to the crossover between film and fashion. The combination of multiple media industries in an article boosts its reach and ability to connect with audiences.
5) Met Gala Mayhem (page 150)
Go behind the scenes with four actors as they walk step-by-step through the hours before the 2021 Met Gala.
-The Met Gala is a yearly event, so it is well known and a consistent variable to interest audiences. The event features a wide range of celebrities, interesting audiences both young and old. This article allows common people to feel as if they are a part of this high-class party as four actors show the behind the scenes of getting ready for the gala.
Other Articles and Text:
Fifteen other, much smaller, articles will be featured on the table of contents in an attempt to fill the magazine with information and inspiration. These articles will be in a much smaller font and receive no description, as they do not have the same appeal as the previous ones. Out of the fifteen articles, eight will reference clothing, four will reference beauty, and three will reference influencer lives.
At the bottom of the page will be a body of text in a larger font. This text will say...
"Eudaimonia
(n.)lit. "human flourishing"; a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous"
This body of text is important because it gives a clear meaning to the name of the magazine and sets the tone for the entire magazine. Readers will be further enlightened by the description of Eudaimonia and will feel greatly included by the openness of the magazine.
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