The Four F's

The Four F's are certain key elements which many magazine see as rules when creating there finished product. Without these key elements readers are more likely to not buy the magazine

Function- The job of the magazine, this can range from informing an audience to selling something.

Formula- the elements which make up a certain magazine, to attract an specific audience. Where each page go's and why it is put in that place so the reader remembers that page.

Format-  the presentation of a magazine and the design of it. For example what colours and fonts are used.

Frame-  The margins and borders of the magazine for printing.