First of all I used photoshop to manipulate the main and only image for the dps. It was a professionally shot photograph shot with a Nikon D7000. I used to magnetic lasso tool to cut the image out from its backdrop with precision and used the blur tool to cover some of the obvious intricacies. This worked well when i transferred it onto indesign.
The actual image itself was as though she is present during the actual interview on the double page spread. She is subtly placed on both pages to give a sense of her full involvement. I decided to name the title of the interview, "the next chapter" as it is a next stage in her musical career. The first page has a quick introduction of who she is, her achievements and the shock announcement of Elevation band's split.
The actual questions were laid out in a conventional column format. Also the questions flowed and were more conversational rather than set , planned out specific questions. This allows for more natural answers on her behalf and allows her to be more open. Her answers were developing to be quite open minded and relatable to my target audience as she explained her choices and gave tips for people in the industry trying to make it to her a stage like herself.
I then experimented with many different colour schemes, the rainbow shown in the image on right being one that did not work so well. It made it look to cluttered and childish. However at this stage my whole format was complete and was happy with the questions and answers. Wordsmith magazine was neatly branded and the interviewer was also credited.
I finally got around to picking a house style. It matched the colours on the main coverline. Also the colour purple has connotations of royalty and prestige and can link with how Shana is being "loyal" to WORDSMITH exclusively.
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