Jim Rokos designed 'My Other Half' as an experiment in sharing. The wine glasses are linked together by a tube, which means the drinkers must sip in tandem or risk overflowing their partner's glass. Interesting, but I'll stick to using my own cup thanks.
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I hate to come off like a know-it-all (because really, I know almost nothing), but wouldn't the level in both glasses always be the same? Because of air pressure and...uh, surface tension, and...er, molecules and stuff. That is, if you took a sip from one, wouldn't the level of the wine lower in both glasses? It's not like you're siphoning gasoline, there wouldn't be a vacuum between the two.
(I really like your site Jaime. I read a lot of design blogs, and you always feature links I haven't seen elsewhere. Sorry this pedantic comment is my first contribution to the site!)
Hi Johnny,
That's alright, design discussions are always welcome. I think gravity is your driving force here.
If one person lifts his/her glass, gravity will help the liquid flow down and into the other person's cup. If they are lifted in tandem there is more of a balance. That's my take, any other thoughts?
Thanks for the note Johnny - I'm glad you like the site, sometimes it takes an awfully long time to find original content!
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