Graphic Design 5 CA - Behind the scenes

A little closer look at my creative process - from initial inspiration and layout sketches to the skills I honed along the way.

Design techniques:

  • Clear grid systems for structure and hierarchy

  • Bold sans-serif typography for a contemporary tone

  • Strategic use of white space to maintain clarity and elegance

  • Controlled colour palettes to reinforce theme and mood

  • Repetition of design elements (such as circular tags or illustrated motifs) to create rhythm

In my selected assignments, my academic choices were driven by research, audience awareness, and design theory.

Before beginning the magazine design, I researched existing music magazine layouts to understand

  • Typography trends

  • Information hierarchy

  • Colour psychology

  • Image placement

  • Audience targeting