Here's what we looked at this week:

When marketing trumps product design: A digital camera with fake analog controls becomes a crowdfunding smash.

This ATMO drone from Caltech smoothly transitions from flight to four-wheeling.

In Germany, in-curb EV chargers have been rolled out in a pilot program. They're 99% reliable.

This unique recessed handrail feature, designed by Adjaye Associates.

Industrial design firm No Picnic makes even telecommunications gear look good.

The Archibald, by industrial designer Leo Salzedo, is a convoluted towel radiator made from a single steel tube.

Whirlpool's retrofittable, rotating lower-level dishwasher rack improves accessibility.

Industrial designer Nik Bentel's Loopy Chair, inspired by bike racks.

Sky View's smart design feature makes transparent stargazing tents practical.

Architect turned product designer develops the Kara Pod, a countertop air-to-water device that also makes coffee.

Engineer Patrick Schlott fixes old payphones, re-installs them in public places and provides free calls.

Japanese specialty woodworking tools: A Knot Remover kit.

Far cheaper, pellet-based industrial 3D printing from Pollen AM.

Square's new handheld reader, created in collaboration with industrial design firm Huge Design.

Peter Donder's mysterious and beautiful robotic chicken feet.

The Macaron, Mavimatt's quirky furniture piece with a hidden table surface.

This heavy-duty steel media cart is by Modern Industrial Furniture, founded by a tech worker turned furniture designer.

Hyundai's incredible WIA autonomous robot parking valets.

Industrial design case study: Y Studios designs a laptop privacy shield.