The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK’s professional body for musicians and a nationally recognised subject association for music.
Since 1882, they have been dedicated to promoting the importance of music and protecting the rights of those working in the music profession. They support over 11,000 members across the UK and Ireland with our unrivalled legal expertise, comprehensive insurance and specialist services.
Handbook
Over the last few years, Oakshed has worked on numerous design projects for the Incorporated Society of Musicians. Using the existing brand and it’s associated guidelines, Oakshed has created a wide variety of design outcomes – one regular one being their extensive Handbook, updated annually.
Topical report publication design
Another regular design job has been working on some of the many ISM’s topical report publications – from the effects of Brexit on the music industry to an All-party Parliament Group report; Discrimination in the music sector to reports about Music Education.

Advertising Campaigns
Design concepts, development and artwork for a variety of ISM advertising campaigns – both for print and online, including animated GIFs.
“We have used Hanna’s design services at the ISM for a number of years from large projects such as our annual Handbook to smaller projects such as leaflets, adverts and banners. Hanna is a joy to work with; she is able to interpret our project briefs to bring to life the designs that we envisaged and her work is of a high standard. She is very accommodating, able to work to our changing schedule, and has always delivered the final print or web ready files on time; which is why we repeatedly use her services!”