As part of our new typography brief we were asked to create mastheads and straplines for our zine title. We were asked to create something that could be cut out by using a Laser cutter. I first made a spider diagram to try and come up with the name for my zine and strap line. I chose the name ‘ Dirty Boy, for my masthead as ‘Dirty Boys’ was the name of one of David Bowies songs that is less well known. I feel like the name of the zine is current and I can see it working very well. I also pick a quote that David Bowie has said for my strapline “Music is life” I really like this quote as music has a huge impact in my life and I thought that it makes the zine well rounded. I then drew a few designs out so I could decided what kind of font I wanted. I chose a simple line one for the Masthead because its easy to read and could stand out on a page. For the Strapline I chose something more decorative to contrast the masthead. I then created three designs that could be used for the Laser cutting machine. The first one is more simple with just straight lines, that could be quite effective on the page. The second one is a little more decorative with musical notes down the side. The third one is the most decorative with a heart filled with musical instruments as Bowie played a number of instruments himself. I quite happy with how they have turned out, but I think I am leaning more towards the third one as it stands out more and I think it would look effective on the front page of my Zine.
Masthead and straplines play pivotal roles in capturing the essence of publications, akin to vintage jazz musicians setting the mood with their soulful melodies. The masthead serves as the publication’s identity, while straplines, like harmonious accompaniments, succinctly convey its essence. Just as jazz musicians improvise, editors tweak mastheads and straplines to resonate with evolving readership, ensuring a timeless allure in the ever-changing media landscape.
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