Core77 Weekly Roundup (9-29-25 to 10-3-25)

Here’s what we looked at this week:

Frank the Dogtopus is a smart design for a dog toy: It’s low-tech, durable, eco-friendly and time-consuming.

With this $400 ultrasonic chef’s knife, 40,000 vibrations a second do the cutting for you. (Alternatively, you could learn to sharpen the knife you already have.)

Succuc’s handsome 3D printed vessels.

The Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro is an impressive portable outdoor theater with a 16.7′ inflatable screen and surround sound.

Flos Design Space, featuring lighting design classics alongside contemporary models, opens in Chicago.

Industrial design case study (from a mechanical engineer): This beautiful, tiny Featherforged bike pump.

Charlotte, by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology, is a 3D printer that walks and lays walls.

Titaner’s innovative take on the fractal vise.

Industrial designer Friedrich Gerlach’s elegant Lecrase Stool is made of leather offcuts.

From Sweden, the Nomad Collection: Sleek, cast-aluminum power strips with plug-in lamps.

Fidlock’s nifty variety of magnetic buckles.

Artist Sven Sauer’s dazzling kinetic light installation brings a message of hope.

Nikon’s compact indoor binoculars, designed for concert halls and museums.

The Stockman Trekka 01 is an Australian off-road camper trailer designed specifically for e-bikers.