My contents page is similarly inspired by a magazine from my chosen genre, with the idea being simple, informative, succinct and easy to read. I feel as though this helps my magazine stand apart from its influences and isolates the magazine in a positive way. it has 3 pictures, the same number and nearly the same location as the Mixmag equivalent. I felt Mixmag's approach worked and decided against tweaking it to my own tastes as it seemed to work effectively. The only adjustment i made came in the form of an editors note and picture, something I have seen featured many times in other music magazines, and something i believe works in giving a personal touch to the magazine.
Why? Again, see the comment I put on Q1. What do these choices mean? Why have you ignored the convention of using columns. You need to explain other than "because it looks professional" why you have made the decisions that you have.
My contents page is similarly inspired by a magazine from my chosen genre, with the idea being simple, informative, succinct and easy to read. I feel as though this helps my magazine stand apart from its influences and isolates the magazine in a positive way. it has 3 pictures, the same number and nearly the same location as the Mixmag equivalent. I felt Mixmag's approach worked and decided against tweaking it to my own tastes as it seemed to work effectively. The only adjustment i made came in the form of an editors note and picture, something I have seen featured many times in other music magazines, and something i believe works in giving a personal touch to the magazine. 
Why? Again, see the comment I put on Q1. What do these choices mean? Why have you ignored the convention of using columns. You need to explain other than "because it looks professional" why you have made the decisions that you have.
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