Victoria R: Advice & Lessons
If you’re reading this, grab yourself a cup of coffee because you’re going to need it! This class is a lot of work, but I promise it’s worth it. Below, I’ve listed three pieces of advice as well as the… Continue Reading
Author: victoriarodriguez
Victoria R: Color
As seen throughout past covers, The Atlantic loves to use the combination of red, white, and black. The job of a cover is to entice readers, and I think that’s why the majority of covers are red. The color pops! It… Continue Reading
Victoria R: Images
The majority of images within The Atlantic are illustrations. I think the publication often relies on illustrations because the stories discuss large, social constructs, such as modern dating habits and viral warfare. In other words, illustrations seem to be most effective when… Continue Reading
Victoria R: Furniture
The first editorial page features information regarding the volume and issue number, which is not indicated on the cover. Its consistently placed under the tagline and contents heading. Furthermore, the pipe character that splits contents and the month is red,… Continue Reading
Victoria R: Typography and Language
Typography: In The Atlantic, the section or topic name is set at the top of the article. In order to distinguish the different sections and topics within departments, it uses Proxima Nova, a sans serif that is set in red.… Continue Reading
Victoria R: Organization
Cover: For this entry, I examined three recent issues of The Atlantic. First, I noticed that each of the covers place an emphasis on a long-form, feature story. Evidently, the goal is to draw in the reader with the most… Continue Reading
Victoria R: Space
For my field notes, I decided to analyze the January/February 2017 issue of The Atlantic. The Atlantic is a monthly magazine, sold at newsstands, bookstores, and convenience stores. After measuring the print issue with a ruler, I came to find… Continue Reading
Victoria R: Lessons Learned
I genuinely enjoyed reading the post “Lessons Learned-Class of 2016.” Thanks to the previous class, I have a much better shot at creating a strong magazine this semester. Each of the students taught me so much about planning, organizing, and… Continue Reading