Pocket Ninja Iṣẹ by Martin Oberhauser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-ìṣeré, Eré àti Ohun Àfẹ́ṣeré Competition Category.

IdẹOhun-ìṣeré· 2025

Pocket Ninja Iṣẹ

by Martin Oberhauser

Client: Climball

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-ìṣeré Category

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The Design

About Pocket Ninja Iṣẹ

Pocket Ninja jẹ́ eré kékeré tí a ṣe apẹrẹ rẹ̀ fún ìkẹ́kọ̀ọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ àti ìjáfáfá ọwọ́. Eré náà ní ìwọ̀n mílímítà àádọ́rin (70mm) ó sì lè wọ inú àpò, nítorí náà a lè lò ó nílé, ní ibi eré-ìmárale tàbí nígbà tí ẹnìkan bá ń rìnrìn-àjò. Pocket Ninja máa ń dé láìsépọ̀, àwọn olùṣeré a sì kọ́ eré náà láti inú àwọn ẹ̀yà tí a pèsè àti ìtọ́sọ́nà, gẹ́gẹ́ bí àdììrọ̀-orí-oní-ìwọ̀n-mẹ́ta. Àwọn ìdìmú tí a ṣe lọ́nà pàtàkì ń ṣèrànwọ́ fún eré-ìmárale kan tí à ń pè ní DYNOs, nínú èyí tí a ó gbá eré náà kí a sì gbà á pẹ̀lú ìka ọwọ́ méjì nígbà tí a bá ń yí ọ̀nà ìdìmú padà. A ṣe eré náà ní Ítálì nípa ọ̀nà ìtẹ̀ mọ́ọ̀dì (injection moulding).

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Pocket Ninja Iṣẹ jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Pocket Ninja Iṣẹ yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Pocket Ninja Iṣẹ ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

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