You Don't Want to Lose a Contact Lens in this Sink

Posted by John Farrier in Gadget on April 20, 2009 at 6:19 pm


Bypass clogged pipes with the Abisko Washbasin from Eumar. I remember seeing something similar to it at the newly-renovated terminal of the Jacksonville International Airport, where you could also get a Brazilian waxing for $65 while waiting for your plane to depart. Which is a good idea, because I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought to myself “Hey, l should go down to the airport and get a Brazilian waxing.” But I digress: waterslide sink, coming to a floor drain near you. Nifty, eh?

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30 comments to "You Don't Want to Lose a Contact Lens in this Sink"

  1. Roberto
    April 20th, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    wow, you can pee there also :D

  2. John
    April 20th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    My college roomates would have disputed the notion that one required a special sink to pee into. Our ordinary bathroom sink suited them just fine.

    Everyone else apparently preferred the elevator.

  3. SenorMysterioso
    April 20th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    chic but not practical

    It does make me want a urinal in my bathroom

  4. Johnny Cat
    April 20th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    How is it impractical? It's not like people will be needing a basin at a public restroom. I probably use a half cup worth of water at the sink when I wash my hands. I think it's clever.

  5. ohhhh!
    April 20th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    now you can wash your feet after washing your hands!

  6. SenorMysterioso
    April 20th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Practical for a public sink. I was thinking more in terms of home use. Besides washing my hands the main things I use my bathroom sink for is shaving and brushing my teeth. I dont think this sink would be suited very well for either of those activities.

  7. Christophe
    April 20th, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    Kids would love this.

  8. Jill
    April 20th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Johnny Cat:

    Think about it....it's not practical at all.

    First of all, nobody fills the sink with hot water anymore...especially in a public bathroom.
    Also, the water coming off the end is going to splash off the "drain" onto the floor making a big mess. Not to mention cleaning the stupid thing.

    But it does look cool...

    Jack

  9. dutchboy
    April 20th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    Just want to say how much I like the upcoming cue feature. Thanks!!

  10. Lilah
    April 20th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    Don't knock the brazilian wax services at the airport - as someone who's been in long-distance relationships before, that would have been an amazing way to save time prior to getting on board!

  11. SenorMysterioso
    April 20th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    You think you can really handle a flight after having every hair below the belt ripped out? Seems like it would be uncomfortable :D

  12. chudez
    April 20th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    looks cool but not practical.

    if you think it's practical, ask yourself this question: would you want to mop up the mess this is going to splash all over your floor?

  13. DaveL
    April 20th, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Poo water-slide FTW!

  14. Ben Eshbach
    April 21st, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Actually, you can get an airport Brazilian in 8 locations inside New York's JFK airport and two at LaGuardia. And Amsterdam Schiphol, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Pittsburgh Intl., Philadelphia Intl., San Francisco Intl., Orlando, Las Vegas, Boston Logan, Raleigh-Durham, Detroit Metropolitan, Houston Intercontinental...etc.

  15. free internet games for kids
    April 21st, 2009 at 12:02 am

    Love the concept, although that's a lot more surface area to clean up of toothpaste stains :p

  16. Edward
    April 21st, 2009 at 1:10 am

    So close, but it has never had water run through it. A bit longer on the left with a touch higher slope. A spout on the right with a grate parallel to the flow instead of perpendicular.

    Ah well, someone will perfect it someday.

  17. bisnis internet
    April 21st, 2009 at 3:07 am

    It's made for art, i haven't see real in my country.

  18. gnaddrig
    April 21st, 2009 at 4:52 am

    How long before the floor drain is clogged by hairs, bits of paper towels and all the other crap you find in public restrooms? How thorough will the cleaning staff be? My bet is that this thing will look nifty for about three days, then it will be one of those 'looked like a good idea at the time' failures.

  19. Kaz
    April 21st, 2009 at 5:31 am

    This is just an irresistible target to vandalism...

  20. ted
    April 21st, 2009 at 6:29 am

    Although peeing in it was the first thought, the second thought was what other unusual uses could this be put to. I wonder if it's strong enough for the weight of two people.

  21. Gail Pink
    April 21st, 2009 at 8:12 am

    For those hypothesizing about the "splash/mess" left on the floor, I am sure the designer allowed for a solution to that possible problem in the creation of the sink's shape. I doubt there is much floor mess.

  22. gryt
    April 21st, 2009 at 9:04 am

    It's hideous.

  23. gnaddrig
    April 21st, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Gail Pink, the floor mess will start as soon as the drain starts being blocked by whatever dirt will collect underneath the grille. And even in the perfect state shown in the picture at least some water will splash. If the place is not cleaned virtually after every other user, it will look shabby very soon, with either water around the drain or the stains you get when soapy water dries on glossy surfaces.

  24. HeartlessMachine
    April 21st, 2009 at 10:40 am

    All these brilliant people who know better than everyone else, and yet, I see nothing worthwhile in the comments.

  25. DaveL
    April 21st, 2009 at 11:40 am

    As with yours HM. As with yours. :)

  26. Ajan
    April 21st, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Great for viewing purpose.. but practical, it'd turn out in a bad shape

  27. ted
    April 21st, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I thought my comment was worthwhile, HM. I said you could have relations on it.

  28. DaveL
    April 21st, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Lawls Ted. In fact, I believe all the bodily functions that this thing could potentially be used for were thoughtfully covered. It's just a sink after all... ableit one that will make people wonder, "Do I pee on this thing?".

  29. Frau
    April 21st, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Pretty snappy. I'd want something like that for home use.

  30. gnaddrig
    April 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 am

    Maybe combine this with a SmartFaucet?


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