Here's what we looked at this week:

An architectural material called "Bamboo Charcoal Wood Metal Plate." Unfortunately there's no MSDS that might shed light on exactly what the heck is in it.

RapidRoot is a clever system for concrete-free foundations.

A vice-friendly design classic: Joe Colombo's Smoke Glasses.

These "terra cotta baguettes," by BKSK Architects, make for an unusual rain screen.

Automotive-inspired footwear and a wild-looking Duck Boot, by FCTRY LAb.

The BT Staxio, Toyota's sexy stand-in forklift.

Behind-the-scenes kit: Gatorade's Bottle Carrier and Rover Cart.

A lightweight, minimal table with hidden cable routing, by industrial design duo RelvãoKellermann.

Some nifty design tricks in the Karoo Adventure, a flexible camping trailer from Finland.

A visual catalog of the awful textile designs used on public transportation.

The TinyPod: An Apple Watch housing that mimics the original iPod.

These fantastic Tripod Tables are by Oregon-based Fernweh Woodworking.

This Shade lamp, by industrial designer Paul Cocksedge, appears to float.

Oakley's Blade-Runner-inspired headquarters.

The hot-selling Owala FreeSip Water Bottle, by industrial design/engineering consultancy Whipsaw.