Typography is a fundamental design element in any magazine, it's creativity, enhances  reader experience.
The right fonts set the tone and choosing typefaces that align with the magazine’s aesthetic is essential to making the content visually appealing while maintaining a clear and structured layout.The heading appear as Script style.

Deciding on the title is a very important part of the creation of the product.
Magazine titles play an important role in the overall magazine because they can influence the audience's impression. So it has to be catchy and relevant. My magazine should stand out from others in the same topic. The title can signal to the intended audience what kind of content they can expect to find within the magazine. So here are the few suggestions listed for my DIY craft magazine:

Reimagine
The word "Reimagine" encourages readers to see everyday objects transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary. This title not only speaks to eco-conscious makers but also appeals to anyone who loves hands on projects that mixed with creativity with sustainability.

Craftopia
The name combines “Craft” symbolizing handmade artistry and innovation with “Utopia”, representing a perfect space where creativity knows no bounds. Craftopia invites readers into a imaginative world where they can explore unique DIY projects, upcycling ideas.

EcoCraft
The word highlights the importance of using sustainable, recycled, and upcycled materials, encouraging readers to craft with a green mindset.

Conclusion and the Magazine title
Finally I decided to name my magazine "Crafted" and the name suggests something thoughtfully made with skill and care. It also appeals to both beginners and experienced crafters.
It suggests quality, intention, and artistry all of which align with the values I want to communicate through the magazine.

For my content page inspiration, I hopped on Pinterest to see to what I could find. These are some of the ones I came across that piqued my interest. 

This first one has a geometric design with a yellow color accent. This geometric design allows to have multiple pictures with being able to display them in a seamless way. The pop of color enhances the layout as well. The corresponding page number complimenting with the accent colors are a nice touch to go along the yellow theme. 



This layout also caught my interest, because it uses a mixture of various techniques to make it different. The bigger pictures with the big page numbers directs the reader to that area of the page first. This inconstancy of different sizes and colors compliment well with the whole layout.

Conclusion
Through this research, I was able to explore and get a good idea of magazine content pages should look. I observed how professional magazines organize their content using clean layouts, consistent typography, and strategic use of images to guide the reader. This helped me understand the importance of spacing, and balance when presenting information. Now, I have a solid idea of how to design my own content pages in a way that is both visually appealing and easy to navigate.

Creating a successful DIY craft magazine requires more than just engaging content and beautiful visuals, it must connect with the right audience. Understanding who the readers are, what inspires them, and how they interact with craft related content is essential when designing my magazine.I gathered valuable insights about reader preferences, behavior, and demographics by conducting questionnaires and surveys.

Via Facebook

Questionnaires using Typeform
Platforms like Google Forms, SurveyMonkey, and Typeform allow magazine creators to collect direct feedback from potential readers.
I used Typeform because it's can very easily accessible with Mobile phones and desktops. I sent this survey link to my friends and various craft groups that I know.
Screenshot of typeform questionnaire is given below:

After analyzing various contents pages of magazines(from internet and printed media), I came across three different magazines, that I gained valuable insights into various design approaches that could inspire my own layout.

Each of these contents pages had its own distinct structure, providing a rich source of ideas for my magazine.

The first contents page captured my attention with its sophisticated yet inviting design. The use of soft, neutral colors created a warm feel, while the combination of serif and sans-serif fonts added beautifully. The images were thoughtfully placed, along with text without much cluttering the page. I particularly liked how the page balanced structure and creativity.

For this part of my research, I began by analyzing the cover designs of three magazines from different genres: Spin Off, World Travel, and Vogue. This exercise is essential for me to understand the different design elements used in various types of magazines, such as typography, imagery, layout, and overall aesthetic.

Spin off

Spin off is magazine the art and the craft of making yarn. This magazine also explores other crafts that involves around yarn. like crocheting and knitting. This magazine can be targeted at anyone who is interested in learning about knitting or about yarn.

This magazine has the least number of elements as possible due to keeping that luxury aesthetic. Compared to the last magazine cover, this one only relies on one main cover line and the scenery photograph.

To fit the both World and Travel they have made World appear vertically on the top left side of the magazine. This not only keeps the minimalistic vibe but also makes the word Travel stand out.

Vogue

Vogue, also known as American Vogue, is a monthly magazine that covers news including fashion, beauty, culture and lifestyle. Vogue has a predominantly female readership and it’s best suited for advertises targeting fashion and beauty enthusiasts.

When analyzing the magazine cover, I first see the cover model and masthead at the top in big bold letters. At present day the masthead font is the modified version of the classic "Didot" typeface. There certain variants in some issues but it has mostly stayed consistent.

As for the cover lines they have used variants of sands-serif fonts throughout the cover.

For the cover subject they have used recent celebrities where unlike in the past they used fashion models like Kate Moss. Nowadays people tend to recognize famous singers and actors/ actresses which means this could increase the likely hood of purchasing the magazine.

Learning outcome:
By analyzing and researching these magazine front covers I was able to get a better understanding of topography, photography and representation of a magazine. Now I can visualize how my magazine front cover would look like.

Ever since I was little girl, I always had my hands fiddling with some kind of brush or crayon most of the time creating absolute chaos. Sometimes the messes I would with my kid friendly paint would send my mother in to a temporally coma. As I grew older and older those little habits turned into an artistic spark.

Inspiration
My father has been a passionate model train railroader, and from childhood, I watched him create intricate miniature toys and houses in various scales. Spending countless hours observing his craftsmanship sparked my fascination with detailed, hands-on projects.

 If I don’t have access to natural light or the budget for professional lighting gear, a DIY photography lightbox can be a practical and affordable alternative. Also known as a light tent, a lightbox is an enclosed space designed to evenly diffuse light around smaller objects, eliminating harsh shadows and glare. It helps produce clean, well-lit images that highlight the details of the product.

My initial budget included to buy a light box, but I dismissed that idea and made my own box.

Here are the steps and necessary items:

A cardboard box
My box will house the white background for my photos. I used the biggest box that I can find as it allows me to photograph objects of different sizes.Take the cardboard box and remove one of its sides completely usually one of the sides that opens. That’s the opening where we shoot into the lightbox.

White paper
I lined the inside of the box to create the white background. White poster board is good over paper, as it won’t crease when placed within the box. The white background will make the object appear as if it’s sitting in an empty space, which is great for product shots.

Clear tape and Scissors
Place the paper over the top of the box and I used scissors to cut away the excess edges. The paper should be the width of the box and about twice as long on the top side, so it covers the entire interior without creases. Tape to hold everything together without being too messy.

Lamps
I have put up LED light as a light source to diffuse within the box to get that consistent lighting.

So I made my Own DIY light box using items which are available at my home.

What I have learned
Making a DIY lightbox at home is a fun and it provided me a valuable hands on experience in understanding how lighting affects product photography. The key learning outcomes include gaining practical knowledge about light diffusion, shadow control, and how to create a clean, consistent backdrop for small objects.
However, there are areas for improvement, such as achieving perfectly even lighting, maintaining color accuracy, and managing reflections especially when working with glossy or metallic objects. Post-processing tools like Adobe Lightroom can help overcome these challenges by allowing  to fine-tune exposure, adjust white balance and enhance colors.