Double Page Spread Research

In this blog post, we will analyze the popular technique of the double page spread, and how they are utilized in popular and well known media (all from Pinterest and Google) .

1st Magazine:

Number of images: 39

Number of total pages for article: 2

Description of each image: 3 of the images are of women wearing/applying makeup, and the rest are of various makeup products

Headline: Ace of Base

Section Title: Ace of Base

Pull Quotes: "The secret to perfect makeup is starting with a flawless canvas, To get an envy-inducing complexion, simply begin with the right base"

Article Font Format: San Serif

Stylistic Features: Makeup products are spread out across the page in an immersive way

Number of Columns Per Page: 2 on first page, 4 on second

2nd Magazine:

Number of images: 1

Number of total pages for article: 2

Description of each image: The image portrays a woman dabbing lipstick onto her lips with her finger

Headline: Beauty Preview

Section Title: The best hair and makeup, fresh from the runways

Pull Quotes: "For the Celine show, makeup artist Dick Page painted a softly feminine face; lavender eyelids and glossy pink lips"

Article Font Format: San Serif

Stylistic Features: The image is spread out across the whole page with text layered on top, giving it a unique look

Number of Columns Per Page: 1

3rd Magazine:

Number of images: 11

Number of total pages for article: 2

Description of each image: Most of the images portray women wearing makeup, and closeups of eye makeup. The rest of the images are various makeup products used in the looks.

Headline: Tips for the festive season

Section Title: Jennifer the makeup - artist

Pull Quotes: "This christmas season you can't get it wrong with these two looks suggested by Jennifer"

Article Font Format: San Serif

Stylistic Features: The images are spread out as widgets with arrows pointing to indicate specific products used, giving it a fun look

Number of Columns Per Page: 5 on the first page, 2 on the second

Here are some other examples of double page spreads that I really like (all from Google) :