Sophia Salomon AICE media P6 25/26

Making my travel guide magazine was not just about putting pictures and words together it was about making choices that tell a story. I wanted my magazine to feel like a journey, moving from tropical beaches to packed cities. That meant I had to think carefully about colors, fonts, photos and even how each page flows. One thing I focused on was color. For tropical destinations I used bright and warm colors that feel sunny and fun. For city sections I went with cooler, darker tones that match the busy streets and tall buildings. Choosing the right colors wasn’t easy because I had to make sure they worked well with my photos and didn’t clash with text. I ended up trying several combinations before I found ones that felt right. Photos were another big challenge. I wanted each picture to tell a story, not just look nice. For tropical pages I chose shots of beaches, jungles and sunsets that made you feel like you could step right into them. For the city sections I picked photos of skylines,...

 When I started making my travel guide magazine I didn’t think I could learn much from real magazines. I used to just look at them for fun and didn’t notice the design. But now that I’m making my own, I see how every part of a magazine matters. I looked at National Geographic Traveler , Lonely Planet and AFAR Magazine to get ideas, especially because my magazine goes from tropical beaches to busy cities. From National Geographic Traveler I learned that photos can completely change how you feel about a place. Their tropical pictures are amazing the colors, the light and the angles make you feel like you’re there on the beach. I want my magazine to make readers feel that same excitement in the tropical sections. AFAR Magazine showed me how to tell a story and make pages look nice. Their articles have a good mix of pictures and writing that make every place feel special. I like how the pages aren’t crowded. This will help for the city sections, where I will include more info lik...

Picking the right photo for my magazine cover was harder than I thought. I didn’t realize how much a single image can set the mood and grab someone’s attention, so it really had to be just right. I looked at magazines like Vogue and TIME to see how they use photos to tell a story or show what the magazine is about. Most covers have one strong picture that makes you want to look closer. I wanted my photo to match the theme of my magazine and also stand out. I looked at a bunch of options and asked myself questions like does this catch the eye? Is there space for the title and headlines? Will the colors go well with the text? I realized that a good photo isn’t just about looking nice it has to fit the design and guide the reader’s eyes too. Once I picked my photo, I started adjusting it in Canva. I cropped it to fit the cover, changed the brightness, and added a filter to make the colors pop. I made sure the main subject was centered or a little off-centered so there was space for te...

 This week, I spent time practicing my layout design skills in Canva, and it actually taught me a lot about what makes a magazine look clean and professional. I’ve used Canva before for smaller projects, but this time I learned how to use it more seriously. I began by exploring Canva’s layout tools, especially the grid lines that help align text and images. That made my designs look more balanced and organized. I practiced layering text boxes, images, and shapes to make it look like a real magazine page. It was cool to see how a small change, like moving the headline slightly or changing the font size, could completely improve the design. I also worked on combining different fonts and colors to make my layout stand out. I learned that using a bold font for titles and a simple one for smaller text makes everything easier to read. I added shapes and color accents to highlight important details, just like professional magazines do. At first, I used one of Canva’s templates, but the...

 Making my own magazine cover from scratch has honestly been an interesting adventure. When I first started, I didn’t realize how much work goes into designing something that looks professional. I looked at real magazines like Vogue , TIME, and People to see how they use color, fonts, and images to grab attention. I noticed that every detail from the size of the masthead to the placement of the photo plays a big role in how the cover looks. For my design, I picked a main image that fit the theme of my magazine and made sure it stood out. I used Canva to build my layout and tried different fonts and colors until everything looked right. Picking a color theme was one of the hardest parts because I wanted the text to pop but not clash with the background. I also had to keep adjusting where things were placed so the cover didn’t look too crowded or uneven. What surprised me most was how much small changes can affect the overall look. Moving a line of text just a little or changi...

     This week I practiced using Canva to design my magazine cover, and it taught me a lot about how much thought goes into making something look professional. At first, I didn’t realize how much designing it mattered, but after spending time with the tools and figuring out the mechanics, I started to notice how color, text, and images all work together to tell a story. One thing I figured out quickly was how to organize everything on the page. Canva made it simple to move things around, and I liked trying out different layouts to see what looked best. I learned that the title, or masthead, needs to stand out the most, so I used a bold font and placed it right at the top. Then I added smaller cover lines that matched the theme of my magazine. Another big thing I learned was how much colors and fonts affect the overall mood. When I used colors that didn’t match, the whole cover looked off. Once I started using Canva’s color picker, I matched the colors from my main imag...