The masthead for this cover is located in top left hand corner and is the iconic Q that the magazine always use. The colours for the masthead are eye catching because they use a clear white font on a bright red background to emphasize to title. Q’s masthead is very recognisable and most people know who they are.

The colours for this cover are very simple as they only use two main covers which are red and white. It also has a hint of black and gold which makes the magazine look more appealing. The colours work well together because they are both bright but do not over-power the whole cover.

The bar code is place in the middle on the right hand side. They did this so it would blend in with the white background and not be too noticeable to audience.

The main image on the cover is of the band Blur who are a very successful and iconic group. The image is placed in the centre of the mag and is the first thing that you look at. Q decided not to go for a busy background as it might take away some of the attention from Blur. I think by doing this it allows the audience to focus on the band without any distractions.

The lay out of the magazine is a typical style of Q who often use this sort of layout. It allows you to see everything clearly and is not all cluttered together or messy. Q often have a sophisticated style to their layout to make it look more professional and appealing to customers.