Rollingstone magazine maintains a consistent house style by using similar masthead designs, colors, and layouts across issues. This makes the magazine easily recognizable and prevents reader confusion. Specifically, Rollingstone typically features a medium close-up celebrity photo on the cover. While background colors may vary for special issues, the masthead font and placement remain consistent. Photo size and positioning in relation to the masthead are also sometimes adjusted to emphasize the featured celebrity. Maintaining house style standards contributes to Rollingstone's professional brand identity over time.