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) :
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