During my initial sketches, I quickly realised that this was an interesting challenge, as the designs needed to be sent to a manufacturer in a simplified, production-ready format. This meant I was limited in the number of colours I could use, and the patterns had to be repetitive enough to be scaled up accurately. Creating a design that felt continuous and visually engaging without becoming overwhelming proved difficult. Taking inspiration from sock brands such as Oddballs, I explored a range of bold and playful styles. Out of all my sketches, three designs were selected by the client, at which point I developed detailed mock-ups to be sent to the manufacturer