Each of us is motivated by needs. Our most basic needs are inborn, having evolved over tens of thousands of years. Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs helps to explain how these needs motivate us all. 

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs states that we must satisfy each need in turn, starting with the first, which deals with the most obvious needs for survival itself.

Only when the lower order needs of physical and emotional well-being are satisfied are we concerned with the higher order needs of influence and personal development.

Conversely, if the things that satisfy our lower order needs are swept away, we are no longer concerned about the maintenance of our higher order needs.

Maslow's original Hierarchy of Needs model was developed between 1943-1954, and first widely published in Motivation and Personality in 1954. At this time the Hierarchy of Needs model comprised five needs. This original version remains for most people the definitive Hierarchy of Needs. 

My magazine would be placed at the top of the pyramid as it is not a necessity to survive and can be seen as a luxury good.

This is a Kerrang double page spread featuring the band Fall Out Boy. The layout is simple as the left hand side is mainly used for text whereas the right hand side is mainly about the image. However the image is used as the background bu t this suits as the image is in black and white which are common colours for a rock magazine. The other colour used on this spread is red. This is also common for a rock magazine as red can denote love, passion or anger. This relates the the songs Fall Out Boy perform. The main headline is located at the top left of the page. The First word is the largest and written in both red and white. Kerrang have used an effect that could be described as a spray paint as half the word is red and half is white. It also creates an effect of blood dripping which is another rock stereotype. Below this is 'COULD HAPPEN'. This is written in white writing which stand out on the dark background. The whole headline is written in bold capitals and using different sizes adds to the effect on the reader. It is also written in quotation marks which shows the reader that someone has said it and draws the reader into reading the rest of the article. Below the heading is the sub-heading which follows the same colour scheme with the use of red and white. Again the first word, 'EXCLUSIVE', is in red. The rest in white. This will draw the readers eyes to the red and let the reader know this is an exclusive with potentially one of their favourite bands. Finally, in the bottom right and corner is a competition also using the colour red. This is in the bright and in the corner to catch the readers eye after the main story is read. Overall this is a very effective double page spread with the good use of an image, colours and bold headlines to keep the reader interested. 

The headline matches the way that this story was advertised on the front cover. The writing is white with a black background to catch the views eye. NME have used a a quote that has been pulled from the text as the headline which interests the reader as they know that it is relevant. The same colours are used throughtout with black, white and red. This is because these colours can denote darkness, hate, love, passion but also innocence which relates to many of Lily Allen's songs. Lily's clothes also follow this colours scheme as she is wearing a typical checkered, black, red and white shirt. This could be described as an indie style of clothing. Her face is pale and her has is black which is another rock/emo stereotype. Lily's name is written in red unlike the other black font to catch the readers eye so it's obvious who the article is about. The left side of the spread is mainly filled with text and the right side is used for the main image of Lily. This is a very simple layout that keeps it simple for readers to focus on the text then the picture. 

This is an NME double page spread of the band 'The Teenagers'. As usual, NME use a small collection of colours to not overcomplicate things and make the page easy for viewing. White, black and a light blue are used as these colours can signify rock but blue also dennotes as calming, laid back feel. This links to the name of the band and the stereotype that teenagers are laid back. The main image also plays on this stereotype as the picture is of the band members laying on a bed. The room is supposed to represent a typical teenager's room with lots of posters on the walls etc. The band members have all adopted a relaxed, plain and laid back expression which adds to the relaxed vibe created by the rest of the page. This spread has been cleverly divided into the two pages. The lefthand page has been used for the main image and the righthand page has been used for the text. This is effective because its simple and also the headline has been split across both pages so the reader links the picture to the text. The blue colour has been used sparingly around the page as a background to draw the readers eyes to important information on the page. Down the righthand side a black background is used for the only time on this spread. This is because this part of the spread is separate from the main story and isn't related. White writing is used to make the text stand out and the heading says 'EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT...' which will intrest the reader. Overall, this is an effective double page spread with the basic use of images, colour etc. that will keep the reader interested and informed.

This contents page shares many of the same features as classical NME front covers and contents. The colours black, red and white are used which is typical of NME as these are their trademark colours. The colours red and black denote passion, love and darkness. Typical trates of indie music which will relate to readers. The white is used mainly in the background to make the black and red stand out and catch the readers eye. At the top of the page. Again the masthead is at the top of the page slightly towards the left as it is on NME's front covers. Next to this in bold white writing is 'THIS WEEK'. This catches the readers eye and signifies that this is the contents page as the job of a contents is to inform the readers what will feature. Also below this is smaller font is the magazine date to let the reader know what issue it is. All this is written on a black background as the colours red and white contrast to catch the readers eye. The page is cleverly divided into three sections as is most NME contents pages. Down the left hand side there is the a column for all the bands that will feature in this issue. This is called the 'BAND INDEX'. Again, black bold writing is used to catch the readers eye. All the bands and artists that will feature are written in red and the pages which they will feature are in black. This is continuity of NME using the same colours over and over. In the centre of the magazine is the main image of the band Kasabian playing live. The reader knows this because of the headline just below the photo. A short paragraph about the band follows to inform the reader regarding the photo. "The moment that..." is a feature of NME contents that has been used before. Down the righthand side is a list of what the magazine will feature by story rather than by what band. It has been divided into a NEWS, RADAR, REVIEWS, LIVE!, FEATURES and a plus section. There are tags of 'ON THE COVER' next to the stories that are on the cover. This helps the reader find the stories that induced them to buy the magazine in the first place. At the bottom of the page is an offer to subscribe to NME and save money. Different colours have been used in this section to catch the viewers eye. This offer is a way of drawing potiential customers to buying the magazine and to boost sales revenue.

This is a very simple layout Q have used for their contents page. It is very similar to regular Q front covers as the masthead appears in the same location, the top left corner. The colours used are also the same as used on the cover. The red, white and black can signify love, passion and darkness. This can link to stereotypes of indie music. The page is split down the left with 2 images on the right and listed text on the left. Below this is a 'Oasis Special'. Gold writing has been used and I believe this signifies a bonus for readers as this kind of 'special' would not normally feature. This is why the different colour has been used. The red is used to make the white writing stand out and catch the readers eyes where it say 'features'. This section of the contents allows to readers to see what will be written about in this magazine. Below this the same colours have been used for 'Every Month'. This section is aimed at regular readers and potential customers. It gives the reader of what is featured in the magazine every month and something to look forward to. Also all the text on this page is mainly written in capitals apart from captions. This is to draw the reader toward the important information and if they are intrigued they can read the smaller captions. The Main image on the contents is of the band The Courteeners. The clothes worn and bands style is very typical of indie music and will relate the readers as they will probably also be styled this way. Below the main image is the final section of the contents, 'Q REVIEW'. This is followed by the tagline 'the world's biggest and best music guide'. This my influence potiential customers to buy the magazine. The review section also shows the reader what will be reviewed in the magazine, such as albums, dvds, etc. Overall this is a very simple and organised contents page used because of it's basic layout and colours. This type of contents page is very easy for readers to use to get what they want from the magazine.

In the top right hand corner of the page in the biggest font on the page is Contents in bright yellow writing in a black box. This attracts the readers eye as these colours contrast. Allowing the reader to know the purpose of this page. Also in the same box but in smaller font is the issue number and cover date to let the reader know what issue this is.

Beside this is a note from the editor accompanied by a smaller image of the issue's front cover. This is a common feature of Kerrang contents pages. This is a way for the editor to try to relate to the audience and make the reading experience more enjoyable. Lots of pictures with small captions have been used to give the audience more of an idea of what will feature later in the magazine. Down the right hand side the colours black and yellow are used once again to point out the main features of the magazines and let the audience know which page their favourite artists will feature. This is common of Kerrang as most of the contents pages follow this layout. In the bottom right corner is an offer of Kerrang delivery in a red box. It has been put in red to attract the audiences attention as an effort to boost sales revenue. Overall, the colour scheme is basic and very typical of Kerrang as this layout and colours has been used in many of their magazines.

This issue of 'Q' magazine portrays a 'rock' feature, shown by the image of the lead singer smashing the masthead with his guitar. It reveals anger and links to other rock conventions. Yet it is very different from other "Q" magazine features because as well as having rock bands, they feature pop artists and r&b singers. 'Q' have used the colour red throughout which can portray passion, love or anger. In this case, it shows passion and anger and may be related to what his article may be about. It also links to the masthead as 'Q' often use white on red background.  The whole background of the cover uses a dark grey colour throughout which makes brighter colours stand out more. The dark colours could also portray the feelings of the cover singer. The main headline is written in big, bold, white writing to contrast to the darker colours and make the reader immediately aware of who will feature. Q have used callouts down the right hand side by printing band names in black writing with a white background. This is eye catching and allows the reader to see if the bands they like will be featuring.  Below this is another cover story which also continues the theme of red, grey and white writing followed by an image of the Beatles. The picture is embossed with a white outline which is meant to draw the readers attention from the main image to the other cover stories.