This article discusses feminist characters that strong for their mental abilities and not their physical abilities. The sketches are rough and simple, yet when framed by a dark background they seem more precise. The contrast with the background works to uplift the piece into something more professional.
The clever one or the pretty one? Feminist reflections on my love affair with Bobby Brown
Because this article is about growing up being compared as sisters, I thought it would be good to use imagery of Helen and Nancy as children. This adds a more personal relationship with the author and the reader which is something I have found is important for feminist magazines in my essay research. Lacy, a past member of the Feminist Studio Workshop, suggests that be using design to reveal private experience it can 'influence cultural attitudes and transform stereotypes.'
This initial type experiments have a traditional feel to them, which is manipulated slightly by the variation in size. The classic appearance of Caslon goes well with the 1970s feel of the image.
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