Critique

General Feedback 


During the feedback session, the following points were outlined

• As a result of the mixed media, the spreads do not seem to coincide with one another
• The photography looks out of place
• Photography promotes a sad realism to the rape article, and may be insensitive 
• The usage of word searches/horoscopes contradicts the intellectual content- its not suppose to mimic a traditional women's magazine. 
• to promote further consistency, it might be a good idea to use the same typefaces throughout, even if its just a base before adding others to it 
• The varied colour pallet is effective 
• The 'cunt' spread appears bold and impactful. It catches the consumers attention 

Where the publication can go from here-feedback 

When discussing how the publication should be formatted (in consideration to the lack of photography), it was suggested that I could develop a magazine in which contains only illustrations. This in turn completely contrasting traditional women's magazines as they are largely built from glossy images. This also promoting female creatives in the process.


My thoughts 

When thinking about a fully illustrative magazine, it may be suggested that there are both positive and negative criticms to be noted. If an illustrative approach is to be taken, it is essential that the design does not mimic a comic book. It is also essential that the illustrations coincide with one another, making the publication flow. It is also key to note that the design may mimic a zine more if it is built from illustration and type, relating it back to the birth of female design. This in turn ensuring the publication has contexual routes.