# Optimistic Measuring Glasses These Quirky Wine Glasses Will Show Whether the Glass is Half Full By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2013-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-wine-glass References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/521219180897239268/Optimist-Pessimist-Wine-Glasses) These quirky wine glasses will help you figure out whether or not you are a [pessimist or an optimist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-and-words). You can't be upset when your glass of wine is full, and with this set of four wine glasses you can measure exactly that. Now you can always tell whether your cup is half empty or half full. These quirky wine glasses are stemless and come in a set of four. They are dishwasher-safe and hold 9 oz of your favorite wine. What makes them so unique is the writing on the front of them. Each one has a line that marks the middle of the glass and tells you whether it is half full or empty. Above the line is written "OPTIMIST" and bellow the line is "PESSIMIST" in black. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Measuring Wine Glasses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create measuring glasses for other types of beverages to help individuals track their consumption. - **Personalized Glassware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable glassware that allows users to display their own messages or markings. - **Psychology-inspired Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design other products that incorporate psychological concepts to add a unique and interactive element. ### Where This Applies - **Drinkware and Tableware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce technologically advanced drinkware and tableware that enhance user experience. - **E-commerce and Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform that offers a wide range of unique and novelty drinkware products. - **Psychology and Self-help:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine psychological concepts with technology to develop innovative products and services for personal growth and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-splitglass.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Colorful Elevated Glassware Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-glassware.md) - [Anatomy-Inspired Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-glasses.md) - [Minimalist Monochromatic Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-glasses.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md)