This is my attempt at creating my own Big Issue front cover. Making this cover allowed me to think about how to convey the brand identity of the Big Issue and also apply the codes and conventions of magazines (such as a barcode, dateline etc). I also practised incorporating intertextuality into this piece (which I achieved through referencing America Ferrera’s speech in the Barbie movie). This was also my first time properly using photoshop to create something, so whilst making this cover I learnt some valuable photoshop skills that I will apply to creating my work for my NEA.
