"APHRODITE" Magazine Ideas

     

Below are some images that portray a positive message to all women.
For my particular magazine, "APHRODITE", I have the summer edition. I have decided to include skin care, diy summer snacks, and beauty tips.

• This image (above), will definitely be something I keep in mind, when it comes to creating my magazine cover. 

"APHRODITE" Body Image Activity

In the magazine, I have decided to include activities, as you would see in a regular everyday magazine. (crossword puzzles, sudoku, etc). This is a yes or no quiz that I have decided to include, that shows what people really think of their bodies. 



1. Do you find yourself obsessing over your body? 

Yes                No

2. Do you hold off on certain activities because of the way you view your body? 

Yes                No

3. Would losing and/or gaining weight make you feel better about yourself? 

Yes                No

4. When you eat, do you sometimes feel guilty? 

Yes                No

5. Are you comfortable in your body? 

Yes                No

6. Do you think negatively about your body? 

Yes                No

7. Do you think changing parts of your body would make your life better, and how you view yourself? 

Yes                No

Goals of "APHRODITE" Magazine

Some goals/aims of the body positivity movement, that will be in our magazine will be to:

• promote the acceptance of all bodies. 
• allow people to get a better understanding of their body types.
• allow people to not feel sorry for themselves, and feel good about their bodies. 
• getting people to understand that every body id ideal, and that there is no wrong way to have a body. 

Positive Body Image Mood Boards

These are images that I feel create a positive message to those not comfortable with their bodies and/or traits.

              



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Magazine Names

The group and I has decided on 4 names for the magazine. Which were the following: 

1. BeautLux 

2. Aphrodite 

3. Body Bloom 

4. Venus 

The magazine name that had the majority of votes happened to be "APHRODITE". Which will be the name of our magazine that will promote body positivity. 

Body Positivity Questions

1. What helps me deal with stress in a healthy way?
2. What has my body helped me do in the last few days?
3. What helps me express my emotions effectively?
4. What are the bare essentials I need to feel good?
5. What can I eliminate from my life that doesn’t make me feel good?
6. What are my favorite ways to move my body?
7. What brings me joy?
8. What does a positive body image mean to me?
9. What does it look like?
10. What is self love to me? 

Body Positive Mood Board

Below are some pictures that I feel create a positive vibe for ALL BODIES.

    

Double Page Spread Analysis

Magazine Content

My magazine will include: 

• What is a body positive image? (definition) 
• How to feel good about your body. 
• Activities for improving your body image. 
• Activities that will make you feel good about your selves. 
• Advertisements (that I will create myself) on a positive body.
• What is the body positive movement?  

Ads that Promote Negative Body Image

These are ads that promote negative body images. I plan on remaking them or creating my own, only this time with a positive image for bodies instead.

                                                                               

Preliminary Task: APHRODITE Contents Page

As a group, we have decided to name the magazine, "APHRODITE". Below is a Table of Contents inspiration that I will keep in mind when designing the real magazine. However, I will keep in mind to use different size models. 

Body Positivity Cover Examples

 

This will be something I will keep in mind when creating the magazine. 

Magazine Cover Title Layout Inspirations.

Below are some fonts that I have played with for the magazine. However, I don't have a color scheme in mind, as I will continue to create until I have come up with a decision.