For the kangaroo and coconut, he would most probably infer a natural origin, due to their clear resemblance to other animals and plant products which are part of his natural world. As for the pyrite crystal, depending on its shape and purity, I guess it is possible that he might infer design.
But back to the iPhone example, what is your take? Would he infer design?
And yet you think he’d be wrong and they were designed.
And we know they’re natural too. Perhaps our imaginary caveman’s instincts aren’t all that when it comes to what we should infer about the origin of things.
Perhaps it really is the case that such intuitions are based on our own desires, and on similarities and resemblances to known objects, and these can therefore easily mislead us.
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Why would its shape and purity have any influence on inferring its origin?
How do you think humans recognize designed objects?
Have you not just admitted the defeat of ID there?
This OP topic brings to mind the ancient Chinese proverb: “He who takes the pathway of flying pigs had best use an umbrella and watch his steps.”