What would Pokémon look like in the real world? This question sparked my imagination, prompting me to envision how my favorite Pokémon might appear in real life. That, in turn, led me to another intriguing question: how might a Pokéball function in a real-world context?

One summer evening, while traveling across the country by coach, I amused myself by sketching potential design ideas. The result? A redesign of the classic Pokéball: the HyperBall. My nostalgic desire to relive "the good old days" as a Pokémon Trainer took over once again.

Focusing on the exterior design, I considered what a tool like this might require, drawing from my experiences as a former Trainer. This led to the idea of incorporating an LCD screen on the upper shell to display vital Pokémon stats—such as energy, skills, attacks, and level—along with additional information like species, type, and evolution stage. Inspired by the trading system from the Game Boy era, I realized the need for a cable port to enable Pokémon transfers between balls. And of course, I couldn’t overlook the addition of a charging port, compatible with docking stations found at Pokémon Centers.

But designing the exterior was only the beginning. Curiosity drove me to explore the internal components, envisioning how such a device might operate. This journey led me to define the mechanisms behind catching, storing, charging, and connecting Pokémon. There was so much detail to unpack that I decided to create a dedicated product shot to showcase every feature.

I can’t help but wonder—would Professor Oak be proud of this creation?