>>27939334I can't give you a specific source other than to look at the individual words:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/design?s=t>"to intend for a definite purpose:"http://www.dictionary.com/browse/over?s=t>"beyond the top or upper surface or edge of something"So for something to be "overdesigned", it would have to do more than what is necessary to invoke thought from the consumer.
You can also give this article a look if you want a deeperexplanation.
http://www.core77.com/posts/55527/How-Can-You-Tell-if-Something-is-Overdesigned>>27939371Crabrawler looks more like something out of HarmoKnight. But they shared the same art director so that is certainly no coincidence.
I think it's clever that they can use such simple shapes and still invoke the thought of a crab. I don't mind that it might not fit with the style of Pokemon because that's what happens when your series is full of monsters drawn by different artists.
The pincers look more like boxing gloves in the 3D model, which I think makes a huge difference in its design.