Double page spread digital drafts

I have created 3 different digital drafts for my double page spread meaning 3 different layouts. I have talked about the advantages and disadvantages of the layouts and I have also spoken about my decision if I will be using the certain layout or not

Digital draft 1

Advantages: Plenty of conventions of a double page spread have been used on the layout like the article text is in columns, pull quotes have been used and also page numbers have been added.

Disadvantages: The main image and part of the article text has been placed in the centre fold of the page which means the readers wont be able to read the text or the image will be ruined due to this problem.

Decision:  I have decided not to use this layout because I believe it looks scruffy due to the way things have been placed and also I will not be using this layout due to the disadvantages as having things in the centre fold of the page makes it look un professional and this is not good for my audience.

 Digital draft 2

Advantages: Page numbers, main image, opening paragraph, article text in columns and pull quotes are all conventions of a double page spread and this layout shows all of these but in the correct format.

Disadvantages:N/A

Decision: I have decided to use this layout for my double page spread because I believe that by just looking at the layout it already looks professional as plenty of conventions have been used but correctly and although there is a lot of different aspects to the page they have been placed on the page in a way so it doesn't look messy and scruffy.

Digital draft 3

Advantages: Main image covers half of the page therefore this piece of convention is used correctly.

Disadvantages: Article text is not in columns, title is placed over centre fold it should either be on one side or the other, no page numbers are on the page therefore the readers don't know where the article is placed in the magazine and the layout is very basic and unprofessional like.

Decision: I have decided not to use this layout for my double page spread because its far too plain and boring. Also this layout only had 3 conventions of a double page spread but are not used in the right way for example the article text should be in columns as shown on the other layouts above. As the conventions are used incorrectly it does not look like a double page spread which it needs to be.