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Lots of Socks design competition 2026

Your design could be used to create our 2026 socks!

Each year, our ‘Lots Of Socks’ sock design is inspired by a member of our global community.

This year, it could be your design!
LotsOfSocks design competition

#WorldDownSyndromeDay

#LotsOfSocks

How to enter.

If you are under the age of 18 then your design must be submitted by a parent or guardian. Each entrant can submit more than 1 design. Competition closing date: 11th July 2025

1. DOWNLOAD SOCK TEMPLATE

Click the button below to download the sock template. 

SOCK TEMPLATE

2. DESIGN ON YOUR COMPUTER

You might like to create your design on your computer. Once your design is complete, save it to your computer.  

3. DESIGN BY HAND

You might like to print the template and create your design by hand. Once your design is complete, take a photo or scan the design to create a digital file that you can send to us.

4. SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN

Complete the competition entry form below and upload your design.

Competition closing date: 11th July 2025

Competition entry form

What happens next?

The winning design will be chosen by the Down Syndrome International Ambassadors.

The design will be used to create the official ‘Lots Of Socks’ socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2026! The winner will also receive a pack of socks in the design inspired by their submission. The socks will go on sale in the ‘Lots Of Socks’ shop from November 2025.  VISIT THE SHOP

Previous winners

WINNER 2025 – Ana Martínez González

Ana is from Spain. Ana shared her inspiration, saying, “My sock design is about emotions. Sometimes I like to paint to feel free, clear my mind, and feel better.”

WINNER 2024 – David Salguero

David is from Guatemala. David created a ‘gears’ design. He said, “Gears are necessary for machines to work. Each one fits perfectly with another, and together they are part of something bigger. Together, as a community, we are part of something much, much bigger. Together we increase the strength, like gears in an incredible machine.”

Jessica Rotolo

WINNER 2023 – Jessica Rotolo

Jessica is from Canada. She is an actress, self-advocate, public speaker, dancer, model and artist. She is a member of Down Syndrome Association of Toronto (DSAT) and Alumni of Humber College. She is a huge fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and loves going to watch them play.

Nicky socks

WINNER 2022 – Nicky Valiramani

Nicky is from Bangkok. Nicky enjoys playing the piano and singing. She enjoys choir practice with her choir class. Nicky likes to express herself through music and considers it a form of therapy.

WINNER 2020/21 – Jijo Das

Jijo is from India. He is an artist, illustrator, drummer and photographer. You can find him at @artofmyoptimus on social media. Jijo loves to make art and animated movies! Jijo dreams of becoming a concept artist & illustrator in Disney-Pixar and meeting his hero Dwayne Johnson in Hollywood.