Initial draft feedback

Here is my first draft for my music magazine, which had been given feedback by a number of students. I presented my work to them, and the following is what was said about it:

Student One:

• "Good range of coverlines."
• "Model posture looks boring as if it has been set up."
• "Can't clearly tell the genre of the magazine."
• "Like the title font- it's interesting."
• "Good use of colour. Mix of three."
• "Maybe use some different size text to others?"
• "Get a photo of the model looking at you."

Of this feedback, I think the points about my cover model, as it could look a little more interesting/indicative of a music magazine. The point i disagree with most is probably the different sized texts, as I have used different size text for the artist's name, the coverlines, the featured artists and the price, date and issue number. 

Student Two:

• "Picture representative of genre."
• "Picture may blend into the background a bit."
•  "Maybe one more coverline."
•  "Maybe add some design-y elements"
• "Maybe a bit boring."

Of this feedback, I agree with the point of the need for "design-y" elements, or things that make my magazine differ from that of the others currently for sale on the market. I may add an additional coverline as well, however, I personally think 4 is enough, as my magazine analysis of Kerrang! only has 4-5 coverlines.

Student Three:

• "Look at the photo-it seems to be cut and paste. It needs to blend in more with the background."
• "Placement of coverlines needs to be rearranged."
• "Change text size-it's all the same."
• "Think of the name, it doesn't seem to fit with the feel of the magazine genre."

Of this feedback, I do agree with the need to blend the photograph more with the image, and I also agree that I may need to rearrange my coverlines slightly. However, I disagree with the text all being one size, as it isn't. However, this indicates to me that a change of font may make the change appear more visible. 

Student Four: 

• "Black background causes the photo not to stand out."
• "Would prefer the model to look at the camera."
• "Coverlines dominate the photo."
• "Title and font style look good."
• "Red does look good on the magazine."
• "There are enough coverlines, but perhaps a bit too wordy."
• "Change text size."

Of this feedback I agree with the point about the background. This has come from several sources, and so I shall change the background to make it lighter. I also agree that the blend of red and black look good, however, if i change the background, that might have to change too. Once again, I disagree with the text, and intend to change the fonts to rectify this confusion.