Inspiration for Contents

I created a paper version of the contents I wish to create, to ensure my vision and ideas worked when placed down in the correct layout. 

I felt like creating a more niche design for my contents, because the organised look would appeal to my target market (females aged 16-26). The reason as to why I have chosen to steer more towards a niche design, rather than to stick to mainstream pop is because my audience appreciate design, and layout more than they would if they were 10 years younger or older. Design is a very powerful element, and can change the way in which people interpret information/content, which is why I have gone to a lot of trouble to ensure I can represent this through creating my ideas on paper first. 

Pop is a very widely based genre, with artists ranging from Adele to Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga, therefore a mainstream pop magazine would be nothing out of the ordinary, which is why at the older ages, when reading magazines, people don't necessarily need to know much about pop to understand the content. To make my magazine different, but still fit with a mainstream theme, a niche, more indie design would in my opinion work, as the content would still be the same, the design would look more aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and branch out interest further, to perhaps other audiences, who are interested in different genres.