Sketches are a vital part to any project as they allow for quick exploration of a wide range of ideas and concepts without the rigid limitations of most design software. For this project in particular, an extensive amount of time was spent fleshing out different design directions that could have potential. As you'll notice, heavy emphasis was given to symbolism related to the lake and a love of nature. In the end a bolder approach was taken and the chosen direction grew from the sketch at the very bottom middle.