Research and Analysis of Cover Pages in Food Magazines

I started by browsing through food magazines, both online and off. I skimmed through several covers. Their purpose was the same, whether they were strikingly colorful or more subdued: to draw your attention and entice you to pick up the magazine.

During my research, I discovered a few interesting things. Firstly, the mouthwatering images of food on the covers resembled little narratives just waiting to be discovered. I was famished just by glancing at them! Then I noticed the layout of the headlines and titles; some were large and bold, while others had a more whimsical and artistic feel. "Hey, there's something interesting inside!" was what they all attempted to say to me.

What more did I learn? Yes, the colors and typefaces chosen for the covers were crucial. They establish the tone for the entire publication. While some opted for a more somber and sophisticated style, others used vivid and playful colors. It's incredible how these seemingly insignificant details can reveal so much about what lies within the pages. 

I simply searched on google for Food magazines and it provided me with abundant resources and images to study from:

Here are a few front covers that caught my eye:

One thing that I noticed in all these magazine front covers was that they only consist of one food item which is in focus with colorful text of a set color palette surrounding it.

Furthermore, the covers' attention-grabbing titles and large words served as invitations to read more inside. While some were larger and more visually striking, others were more artistic.

I also observed the variety of writing styles and colors that were employed. While some were serious, others were brash and lively. The entire magazine's tone is established by them.

Lastly, every cover evoked a different emotion in me. While some made me feel calm and relaxed, others excited me.