Core77's weekly design roundup from October 20-24, 2025, highlighted groundbreaking innovations across multiple industries, showcasing everything from autonomous military equipment to sustainable housing solutions. The comprehensive overview, compiled by Rain Noe, featured cutting-edge technological developments that are reshaping the landscape of industrial design and engineering.

Among the most notable technological advances featured was CalTech's experimental drone-humanoid robot combination, raising questions about the future of robotics integration. The defense sector also made headlines with Sikorsky's announcement of an unmanned, autonomous Blackhawk helicopter entering production, marking a significant milestone in military aviation technology. These developments represent the growing trend toward autonomous systems across various industries.

The creative arts sector was represented by French artist Xavier Veilhan's innovative Transatlantic Studio project, where he creates artwork en route to a Brazilian exhibition aboard a sailboat. This unique approach to art creation demonstrates how artists are reimagining traditional studio spaces and incorporating travel into their creative process. Additionally, a clever application of augmented reality technology is enabling artists to trace virtual designs to quickly create large-scale murals, revolutionizing public art creation.

Sustainable design solutions featured prominently in the roundup, with architecture firm Blue Temple developing affordable DIY bamboo housing specifically designed for earthquake-resistant disaster relief. This innovation addresses critical humanitarian needs while utilizing environmentally friendly materials. The sustainability theme continued with various product designs focused on durability and efficiency, including the Oceanus Brass Stapler that operates without staples and has achieved remarkable success on Kickstarter.

Consumer electronics and mobility solutions rounded out the featured innovations, including an "emotional companion" smartphone equipped with a built-in gimbal camera called Hell in a Handbasket. Rivian's skunkworks division unveiled the TM-B, a modular electric bike that will be marketed under their new Also spin-off brand. Canadian designer Jamie Wolfond contributed to the lighting sector with his screw-mechanism adjustable lamp, while Dreamfarm introduced the UpCup, a self-cleaning measuring cup with an integrated squeegee function.

The roundup also highlighted several industrial design companies leading innovation in the field. Featured firms include Astro Studios of California, established in 1994 with multidisciplinary design teams; DesignThink Inc., a full-service product development group; and Hatch Duo LLC, founded by award-winning designers with over 20 years of combined experience. Other notable companies include SGW Designworks, specializing in durable hardware engineering; Sundberg-Ferar, a product innovation studio serving leading durable goods companies; Ovyl, a design and engineering studio trusted by startups and global brands; and Artiform Design, which focuses on next-generation device development and engineering.