So far, I am utterly disappointed in this generation. The Pokemon designs are awful.
Like that freaking "hug to death" bear.
But in all honesty, I politely disagree. I think many of the designs from this generation are unique and fleshed out, and I think they're great. A few of them I didn't like at first, but they've quickly grown on me. Like Bruxish.
I also find some of their inspiration quite unique and true to the location and environment of Alola (or in other words Hawaii), which few Pokemon were able to manage in Gen V and not too many either in Gen VI. This trait alone makes Alola stand out, as it seems they put a bit more time and care into many of the designs of certain Pokemon to make them stand out compared to others from past generations.
However, every generation has some crummy Pokemon, and Alola is no exception (puts up a flame shield, but this is MY opinion). Pokemon such as Drampa, Kiteruguma, and Yungoos seem a little weaker to me. Two of them because why? What's their whole point? Then one because of the loudmouth billionaire himself, Donald Trump, who's already everywhere on the news. I don't need him here.
I don't find this generation dissapointing in the slightest like I did Generation V, which SUCKED in Pokemon design in my honest opinion. But Gen VII so far isn't keeping up with Gen VI's amazing Pokemon designs, which is the flaw holding this generation back as of now. But that in NO way means that these new Pokemon designs suck. I think they're pretty great and many of them like Bruxish, Popplio, and Charjabug are given hate that they don't deserve at all.
But Alola's Pokemon overall are very solid, unique, and stay true to real things in Hawaii.
Pokemon Design: 8.5/10