Pocket Ninja Umukino by Martin Oberhauser

Pocket Ninja Umukino by Martin Oberhauser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Igishushanyo cy'Ibikinisho Competition Category.

BuronzeIbikinisho· 2025

Pocket Ninja Umukino

by Martin Oberhauser

Client: Climball

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Ibikinisho Category

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The Design

About Pocket Ninja Umukino

Pocket Ninja ni umukino muto wagenewe kwimenyereza ubuhanga n'ubwitonzi mu mikoreshereze y'intoki. Umukino ufite ingano ya milimetero 70 kandi ushobora kwinjira mu mufuka, bityo ukaba ushobora gukoreshwa mu rugo, mu kigo cy'imyitozo ngororamubiri, cyangwa mu gihe cy'urugendo. Pocket Ninja itangwa idateranyijwe, kandi abakinnyi bubaka umukino bakoresheje ibice biherekejwe n'umugereka w'amabwiriza, nk'inzobe y'ubwenge y'ibisobanuro bitatu. Ahantu hagenwe ho gufata hashyigikira imyitozo yitwa DYNOs, aho umukino ujugunywa kandi ugafatwa hakoreshejwe intoki ebyiri mu gihe uburyo bwo gufata buhinduka. Umukino ukorerwa mu Butaliyani binyuze mu buryo bwo gushonga no gushyira mu gishushanyo (injection moulding).

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Pocket Ninja Umukino ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Pocket Ninja Umukino biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Pocket Ninja Umukino ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This compact and versatile game is designed to fit perfectly in your pocket, making it an ideal companion for anyone looking to enhance their dexterity on the go.
It's developed to improve mental acuity and physical dexterity through a unique combination of physical engagement and cognitive challenges.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions are 70mm
Tags: Game design, ninja worrier game, game for children and adults, improve mental acuity, improve physical dexterity
Production Technology: The Pocket Ninja boasts an innovative design that ensures cost-effective production without compromising on quality. Injection molding manufactured in Italy and also the packaging is manufactured in Italy.
Design Challenge: The Pocket Ninja’s compact nature and portability make it a convenient and accessible training aid. Whether at home, in the gym, or on the go, the Pocket Ninja is ready to help enhance skills and dexterity. So the main challenge was to find a way to connect the primary structure of the Pocket Ninja.
Research: Skill and dexterity training are at the core of the Pocket Ninja’s design. Its small size and innovative grips make it a perfect tool for anyone looking to improve their climbing abilities or general hand dexterity. The game’s design encourages continuous engagement, making it easy to incorporate into daily routines or training sessions. So the main research was about Skill and dexterity training.
Inspiration: Inspired by the famous Ninja Warriors, this dynamic motion not only enhances finger strength but also improves hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Bolzano and finished in the end of 2024 also in Bolzano.
Operation Flow: The Pocket Ninja, arrives unassembled. Therefore, before the fun begins, players must build the Pocket Ninja using the provided pieces and guide like a 3D puzzle. Created by experts in sports and cognitive science, the BoulderBall has been praised for its ability to enhance creativity, concentration, and finger grip strength. The Pocket Ninja builds on this legacy, introducing new and exciting features that take training to the next level.
One of the standout features of the Pocket Ninja is the optimization for DYNOs. This exercise challenges players to throw and catch the Pocket Ninja using only two fingers, constantly changing grips. Inspired by the famous Ninja Warriors, this dynamic motion not only enhances finger strength but also improves hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The DYNOs exercise is a fun and engaging way to keep your skills sharp, whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting.
Patents: Climball OHG 2024
Image Credits: studiooberhauser