Generic Research and inspirations

Researching Condé Nast brands such as Glamour has provided valuable insight into high-end editorial design, branding, and audience engagement. Glamour is known for its bold yet sophisticated layouts, striking imagery, and a strong balance between fashion, beauty, and cultural commentary. The magazine effectively uses typography, color schemes, and photography to create a visually compelling and cohesive identity that appeals to its target audience. When creating my own magazine, I will take inspiration from Glamour by incorporating dynamic layouts, eye-catching cover designs, and a strong editorial voice that resonates with my chosen demographic. Additionally, I will study how Condé Nast publications structure their content, using engaging headlines and high-quality visuals to maintain reader interest and create a polished, professional look.

One of the pages i like on Glamours web page is this article called 

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followed by this photo as the main image: 

I like this picture as i feel it resonates with the target audience as this particular style is very popular at the moment. It is something i am looking forward to recreating in my own magazine/ website.

I looked at some other Condé Nast front covers that I would like to take inspiration from multiple eras, ranging from 1940s editions to current editions. Looking at how they have changed has helped give an insight into how as society has changes, brands identity has changes to fit with the social context of the time. Some examples include: