87. High Tech Weed & Design-Forward Devices: Reimagining the Ritual

What happens when cannabis goes digital—and women lead the conversation? In this design-forward episode, April Pride continues her conversation with writer Clare Sausen of High Design, diving into how tech meets tradition in today’s cannabis world. From elegant weed hookahs to concentrate vapes, the duo covers form, function, and how gendered design shifts what we smoke—and how we socialize around it. This episode explores the evolution of cannabis gadgets, the aesthetics of homegrown vs. high tech, and why accessibility, aging, and user experience matter more than ever.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-High tech weed devices like dry herb vapes and digital hookahs are elevating the smoking experience while softening the stigma.

-Accessibility, aesthetics, and lung-friendliness matter—especially for new or older users reentering cannabis culture.

-Design-forward brands are reshaping the traditionally male-dominated cannabis tech space.

-Flower rituals still hold power, but smoother and subtler methods are expanding the definition of social smoking.

-Terpenes, tech, and intention are changing how women explore the plant.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/high-tech-weed-for-modern-smokers

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