This is the latest improvement on my newspaper. I've added some colour at the top to make the headline stand out more. Now it's eye catching.  At the left side I will add some sub-headings and few sentences about the content of the newspaper, to make people interested in buying it.

Fonts.

There are two main types of font I could use. 

Serif Fonts - these types of fonts are used a lot, it's simple and easy to read, it suits magazines, newspapers, almost everything. 


Sans Serif Fonts - these fonts are usually used in newspapers, not magazines. The difference is that it has little 'tales' at the end. I believe that it would make my newspaper articles look nice and would suit the theme of the newspaper.

I was thinking of putting 'Latest news' in the right hand corner, at the top. I will ask for feedback because I think it is not enough, that corner still looks too plain.
I also changed font of the headline of the main story, in my opinion it looks better.
I also removed the outline of the photo and made it a little bigger.

 

This is my 2nd draft, layout. I've added date, website, headline of a main story, one photo and some columns for the body text. I still have to think of what to add at the corner in the top right. Main story will be raising university fees because I think it's important for all people, younger and older because not everyone starts university at 18 and not everyone has a lot of money to do that. This is not my photo, I took it from the internet and placed it there just for now, to see how my layout will look like with it. I will take a photo possibly using money, which will represent what the story is about. I might also add a small picture of a university as well. Because I don't want to put too much writing on the front page, but also not make it look like it only contains photos. I want to make this newspaper look interesting and formal.

Logos.

I have decided to use logo to make the newspaper stand out, because most newspapers  have logos and/or certain colours, so readers can recognize it.

I've looked at some newspaper colours and logos, and decided not to use colours, only black and white. I believe that this will make my newspaper look more formal. The logo will also be simple and not colourful.

Examples of logos that I made and chose from:
  
 I like this one because it looks kind of like a globe. It's plain and simple.

I've tried to do a little bit different design inside. I believe that this one looks better.

This design is the first one I made up. The logo is too black, it's made up from different shapes, but because of lack of colour, it's impossible to see it.

Choosing masthead font.

I've played a little with fonts in word and tried to choose the best one for my headline.

1. Morning

      Telegram - This masthead doesn’t stand out enough, readers won’t pick it up because it’s not eye- catching.


 

2. Morning

       Telegram- This masthead is also not very interesting, there’s something missing. It’s not enough for a newspaper.

3. Morning

    Telegram- This masthead is not clear enough, people won’t be able to read the masthead, too complicated.

4. Morning

    Telegram- This masthead looks nice but is too thin, could be more bold, looks a bit boring.

5. Morning

    Telegram - this font looks very good and eye – catching. This will be very good for headline.

 

 

 

Feedback on my first newspaper layout

This is my first draft of the masthead, logo and possible layout of the magazine cover. I want it to look formal and serious because the newspaper will be done in formal manner. I have shown this layout to other students and they've given feedback...

Positive points:
. The header/ masthead
. I like the design of the logo
. The newspaper looks like it would appeal to your target audience (male and female)
. I like the different sizes in the 'morning' and 'telegram'
. Your idea is quite original - no one else is doing this so it is a good idea
. Your layout is well worked out
. Title is relevant to target audience - formal
. Neat layout
. Very appropriate logo, looks like an international newspaper
. The logo works well with text
. It matches a conventions of a local newspaper
. Relevant to older audience. Looks very formal - just black and white
. The layout has been well thought out


Points for improvement:
. Looking at the templates there maybe a lot of spaces and gaps
. The theme of the newspaper may not appeal to 18 year olds
. Where are the dates and websites going to be put?
. Boxes should link right to the margins
. I agree that you should put your age range up
. Maybe add some slight colour
. You could make the title stand out more by giving in a shadow
. May not appeal to 18 - 25 year olds
. There's a lot of blank space on the masthead
. Put range up, 18 year olds would not like
. Could fill more space with mast head
. Small bit of colour



This is what students pointed out about my newspaper layout. By looking at these comments I now know that I will have to put the age range up because 18 - 40 is not the right age. as they say 18 year olds wouldn't be interested in this newspaper.
Next thing I should do is work out where I will put the dates, website and price. It is very important to make it stand out a little bit.
I will also try to play with the masthead and make it stand out a little bit more.
I will not change the logo because students agreed with me, and they liked it. I believe that it's unique and interesting. I have never seen anything like this before. So it's a good addition to my newspaper cover.