My survey:

Joshua Fisher

 

My survey:

 

1. What do you think of the layout of each page?

A: I found it straight forward and easy to read.

B: Yes, some of the colours were dull though, it wasn’t very bright.

C: It was readable but the colours could be nicer.

 

2. Can you detect a solid underlying theme throughout each page?

A: The use of the same font as the title is a good example, so yes.

B: Yeah, it could’ve been more exciting though.

C: Yeah, it was gritty looking, representing underground music throughout.

 

3. What do you think of the title of my publication?

A: It fit with the music, as when you shuffle you can’t predict what’s next, like the next trend in music.

B:  It suited the magazine in a way.

C: Yes it fit but it could have been better.

 

4. What do you think of the fonts used throughout my magazine?

A: They fit with the theme throughout the magazine. (Underground/Indie).

B: They were easy to read and unique in their appearance.

C: I was impressed you made and used your own!

 

5. Could these have been more effectively used?

A: The layout was very simplistic and could’ve been more unique.

B: They fit their purpose and were easy to read.

C: You could’ve used your font more often.

 

6. Do you like the photographs I have used?

A: They looked like photos in a real magazine.

B: There could have been more interesting backgrounds like there was on the cover.

C: Yes, they look like real musicians.

 

7. How realistic does my publication appear to you?

A: Quite realistic but it wouldn’t fit in on a magazine shelf.

B: It looks good, but nothing close to a real magazine.

C: Good, not a real publication though.

 

8. Do you think my magazine would turn a profit if it was sold in the shops?

A: Maybe, it might be too niche though.

B: Yes, there are many Indie artists with loyal fan bases to buy a magazine like this.

C: Yes!

 

9. Why do you think this?

A: People only usually buy a magazine if they know a little about the people on the front cover.

B: It contains relevant artists to their interests.

C: It has the music certain people want inside.

 

10. How old are you?

A: 19.

B: 17.

C: 18.

 

 

11. Are you employed?

A: No.

B: Yes.

C: No.

 

 

12. Of what gender are you?

A: Male.

B: Male.

C: Female.

 

 

13. What genres of music do you enjoy?

A: Independent and Classical.

B: Rock, Indie and Metal.

C: Rhythm and Blues, Hip-Hop and Rap.

 

 

14. Are these allocated for in my magazine?

A: The first, not the second.

B: Yes, apart from Metal.

C: Yes, Hip-Hop.

 

 

15. Do you agree with the price of the publication?

A: It’s a bit expensive.

B: I wouldn’t pay five pounds for it.

C: No, too expensive.

 

 

16. Did you enjoy reading the main article/interview?

A: Yes, it was funny and informative.

B: Yes, it was quirky and humourous.

C: I didn’t get the humour, but it was well written.

 

 

17. Were musicians featured within the magazine appropriate for the publication?

A: Yes, they appeared to be unsigned.

B: Yeah, they were independent.

C: Yeah, they weren’t mainstream or trying to be too trendy.

 

18. What other magazines do you buy?

A: Q, NME.

B: Kerrang!, Q, Scuzz.

C: I don’t buy any, I just use the internet for music related news etc.

 

 

19. How many gigs have you been to in the last six months?

A: 3.

B: 0.

C: 1.

 

 

20. Do you like my magazine?

A: Yes.

B: Yeah, it’s good.

C: Yeah.