planning - double page spread

The double page spread will show the article which is advertised on the front page. There are many ways in which a double page spread can be presented, but it is critical for the the twopages to flow, as they are two pages not one.

This is my first mock up for my double page spread. The background image like the contents page and front cover use a black and white effect, however I am uncertain of this effect, as it doesn't allow the page to flow as it outlines the define between the two pages. The over sized image that goes over the page helps the page to flow. However the over sized image, may pixelated and loose the impact as if the picture were smaller. The text is put into 3 columns which looks professional and aesthetically pleasing, I like the quote which is within this text which is the slim white box, however I am unsure that having anther image will look too much on the page. The title spreading across the two pages also allows the pages to flow, and allow the title to be eye catching due to its size ans colour.

My second mock up uses the same background,

which I doubt that I will be using. The title goes across both pages to allow the pages to flow and join together. It will also allow the title to be big size and which will be eye catching and draw the reader eye. The image is in the middle of the page to allow the two pages to flow. The text is split into two sections which looks professional and esthetically pleasing, I also like the quote which is within this text which is the slim white box, I also like the image that may be placed at the bottom of the first text boxes, however I am uncertain if I want to use the smaller image, as it will not have the impact in wish I would like it to have. I do not think I will use this layout however as I do not like the idea of the picture being split down the middle.

My final mock up is slightly different to the first mock up, however the changes I have made improvements to the mock up enable the double page spread to work. As before the text has been split into 3 columns, which go across two pages to allow the spread to flow easily and links the pages together, it also allows the spread to look aesthetically pleasing. I like the quotes which are within this text, which is the slim white box, as they will split the text up, and allow the spread to have an original look, but also allow the text to look smaller and therefore not as much of a read for my target market. The title like the other two mock ups, goes across both pages to allow them to flow and links them together. Therefore I am going to use this one for my final double page spread.