Research on Magazine Table of Contents

Research 3 

Smithsonian minimal photography and color but each photo

 tends to have a strong leading color which creates a strong visual

representation of the magazine's overall content.

The table of contents is always the first thing you see when you open a magazine, without a table, you wouldn't be able to navigate through it. They are usually laid out in one to two pages with an advertisement in between. They can be designed without images, though it's preferable with images so that the reader gets a sense of the content, either way it should be able to let the reader clearly distinguish between the headline, brief explanation(optional), and page numbers. That's where design and functionality work together to create a perfect working magazine. In order for it to look clean for publishing the magazine requires conventional, precise formatting, as well as clear citations in the case a that an article is being restated or a photo was taken from somewhere else. Another important factor is having an original design, if it's inspired work then cite your inspiration.

Uses a grid, minimalist color palette, numbers, topics headings, graphic and consistent fonts

     Design aspects:

⭐ Font
⭐Color
⭐Alignment
⭐Spacing
⭐images
⭐Additional external design elements(such as paper tabs)

Tips for creating an interesting Table of Contents

1. Use of gradients
2. The use of tabs to separate content can be useful for a magazine’s ergonomic qualities as well as visuals.
3. The type-centric approach which appeals to an audience more interested interested in simplified layouts and limited color palette.
4. The use of a grid helps organize contents and makes it look more compact, thus helping conserve space and create a more appealing look.
5. The use of pictorial/icons instead of text to distinguish the chapters allows readers to quickly grasp its contents while also affecting the overall look of the magazine.
6. The use of topography in contrast with Photography allows for an interesting holistic design, as well as a nod to the actual contents of what’s to come.
7. The use of different types and styles allows readers to differentiate easier between topics while also allotting your table of contents with a visual hierarchy. 
8. Use beautiful pictures from the articles withing to entice the reader to look beyond the table of contents.
9. Integrate your table of contents into your magazine cover, this will let the reader know what your magazine’s all about without them actually open it.
10. Use top-view photography to create a sort of table top aesthetic, commonly used my life style and fashion magazines.

Uses cool grey chromatic palette, grids, content photography, and font hierarchy.

Works Cited

• Design a creative table of contents. Examples and templates. (2019, April 2). Retrieved from https://blog.flipsnack.com/how-to-make-a-table-of-contents-page/.
• Nikola. (2013, October 14). Structure of the Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.magazinedesigning.com/structure-of-the-magazine/.
• Jose, M. (2019, September 18). Designing the perfect table of contents: 50 examples to show you how. Retrieved from https://www.canva.com/learn/table-of-contents-design/.