Double Page Flat Plan

For my double page spread, I have created a basic hand draw flat plan to allow myself guidelines when making my double page on Photoshop & InDesign.

 This is the basic layout I want for my double page spread.

1. This is where I am planning on putting the artists name onto the page. Generally when people turn a page in a magazine their first instinct is to look at the left hand page as it usually dictates what the following article is going to be about.


2. Here I am planning on writing a simple introduction to my article, explaining what it will be about and also ensuring that there is a clear coherent link seen with the front cover and contents descriptions. This will allow people to find out a little bit about the artist if they have never heard about the person before however my fictional assumption is that he will be known by every reader.


3. Around this area is where I am planning on inserting a pull quote (when an interesting quote is highlighted, enlarged and placed into the article to grab the readers attention). It will be about the artists personality and really create an interest surrounding both the artists interview and the article in general.

4. This will be at the end of the article and be a brief description on the release of the artist's (Syla) new album.

It is key to note that elements may change as I progress through the creation of my double page spread however it provides me with guidelines which I can use to create my final submitted piece.