The first stage of development was importing my edited image into Fireworks so I could begin constructing my final DPS
In the second stage of development I added a Headline relating to my artist. I chose the headline "The Rise of A King" due to my article being about the rise of a pop star. My artists name is also "King" which is clearly shown in the headline.
In my third stage of development I added my article and separated it into separate columns. This is a typical convention of DPS. The article itself also includes aspects of page furniture such as Drop Caps which, again, is another common convention found in Double Page Spreads.
In my fourth stage of development I added a pull quote in the middle of my article. The pull quote used is taken directly from the article itself - something that is common in double page spreads. I chose to use a Serif font for the abstract noun "Success" due to its connotations of wealth and fulfilment.
In my fifth stage of development I added a crown watermark which I situated behind the main article. I used a crown as it clearly relates to my artist being the "King". It also adds an original flair to my work.
In my sixth stage of development I decided to use a different main image. This was due to the previous image looking to static and dull which in turn limited the experimental process of my work.
In my seventh stage of development I decided to change my approach to the article due to the previous layout clashing with the colours present on my main image. I added a small sub title reading "Who is this 21st century pop sensation" underneath the main headline. This was in response to some peer feedback I received saying there was a lack of detail in regards to the title.
In the eighth stage of development I started to reconstruct my main article with the previous feedback in mind. The intro of my article was placed on the left hand side of the page with a distinct white drop cap used at the start. This is a common convention of Double Page Spreads, which is why I found it beneficial to include one of my own.
In my ninth stage of development I added two more sections of my article as well as a pull quote separating the two sections. This is a fairly common convention in Double Page Spreads, which is why I found it beneficial to include it in my own product.
My tenth stage of development saw me add a "Fan Q&A" box out on the right hand side of the page. I feel that adding this feature was a good way of filling up the empty space on my double page spread. This is also a unique feature, thus making my magazine more original.
My eleventh stage of development was changing the position of my pull quote. I chose to move it from underneath the two paragraphs to the top left hand side of the page in order to fill in the empty space. I also did this as I was considering changing my paragraphs into columns in order to follow the typical conventions.
My twelfth stage of development saw me get rid of my "Fan Q&A" as it needed further development. This was due to it being too large.
My thirteenth stage of development saw me put my remaining part of my article into columns. This is a typical convention followed in all magazines so it was crucial for me to follow it.
In my fourteenth stage of development I added my "Fan Q&A" boxout back onto my double page spread. With the previous problems in mind, I ensured that the size of the box out was much smaller which, in turn, gave me more space to experiment with the positioning of my article.
In my fifteenth stage of development I used the ruler tool to ensure my article was the correct size and that the different components were level with each other. By doing this, the professional aspects of my work were heightened due to the visual aspects of my work being sharpened.
In my sixteenth stage of development I increased the sub heading below the main headline. This was in response to some verbal feedback saying that there was too much empty space in between the main headline and the article. By doing this, I decreased the amount of empty space on my double page spread.
In my seventeenth stage of development I made my main artist mask the headline. I used the polygon lasso tool to ensure that the top of his head would mask the main headline. This was to increase the importance of my main artist.
In my eighteenth stage of development I added a picture of a crown and put it behind my article. This functioned as a watermark which, in turn, really helps consolidate my main artist and how he is the main focus for this magazine. I also edited the image of the crown to ensure that none of it was lost in the fold of my double page spread. I used the ruler tool to find the middle of the page so I knew how the fold would effect my magazine.
In my nineteenth stage of development, I made some slight adjustments to my pull quote as well as adding minor details such as the page numbers and a brief statement of who took the image. These are all incredibly common conventions found on double page spreads, so was beneficial for me to follow them.
In my twentieth and final stage of development, I increased the size of the stand first in order to fill in the empty space between the headline and the article. I also added a drop shadow behind my pull quote in order to make it more aesthetically appealing. These changes were made in response to some feedback I received.
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