Core77 Weekly Roundup (7-20-26 to 7-24-26)

Here’s what we looked at this week:John Meng’s found-object cigar ashtray.UBTECH’s humanoid companion robots are launching this September.
The Cordalock: A four-way bike lock.WerksAtelier’s fine craftsmanship: Wooden rings, as jewelry—and hinges.By industrial designer Tom Ducarouge, an Apple Vision Pro seating station at a Parisian opera house.Inventor Ruvim Kubsky’s clever design for a stud finder combines low and hi tech.AIM’s deconstructed kitchen faucet. A security camera designed to indicate when it’s not watching (you).Japanese design firm DeFF’s diminutive premium pen.The Diffrient Lounge: Humanscale revives a Niels Diffrient Design for a hybrid work/lounge chair.Light is bringing back the flip phone. A new generation will get to experience “the distinct satisfaction of hanging up.”Leatherman’s odd-looking experimental ratcheting bit driver sold out instantly.Michael Hilgers’ minimal design for a multifunctional side table.DreamDomes’ elegant, weather-resistant dome-shaped event tents.