A zine is a small-circulation of self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images, usually reproduced via photocopier Zines are either the product of a single person, or of a very small group. Zines are used as an effective way of marketing and presenting ones work and often will stick to one small topic throughout all the pages. They incorporate a basic design layout with usually one image per double page spread and sometimes one image per page.  Among the various intentions for creation and publication, the idea behind zines are to develop one’s identity, share a niche-skill or art, or developing a story, as opposed to seeking profit.

When researching visual inspiration to develop an understanding of a theme, i decided I was most interested in the zines which featured architecture. I am interested in exploiting derelict architecture however i also think it could be interesting to contrast this with new buildings such as the new finance center as well as buildings within the development stages. Within my zine i intend to create a narrative which tells the audience how the area of St Helier has been developed and also left to suffer. I want to capture photos at night time and portray St Helier as a vibrant chaotic place by using techniques such as slow shutter speed.

Other than just displaying a sense of the different buildings around St Helier i intend on reflecting on the people that live within these communities and show how they use the area of St Helier. I think that a narrative could easily be created throughout my zine by starting off with some of the buildings located in St Helier and then moving on with the people that live here and how they use the areas.