For those of you who are not familiar with herbal vaporizers such as the Wispr by Think Tank, which is quite deceptive in its design, they are devices that heats up buds of marijuana to be inhaled by users in a healthier way. According to Dr. Lester Grinspoon, "Vaporized marijuana is virtually free of whatever toxic properties come with burning the plant." This particular vaporizer happens to look like a retro radio, allowing the user to avoid awkward questions.
Wispr by Think Tank is an understated design despite its colorful exterior. Small and light, it is easily portable and draws very minimal attention. The body is made out of plastic and metal while the mouthpiece, inspired by children's sippy cups, is made out of silicone.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Portable Hydroponic Systems
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable and discreet hydroponic systems for growing various herbs and plants.
- Personalized Wellness Devices
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized devices that cater to individuals seeking alternative methods of herbal inhalation for health and wellness.
- Retro-inspired Design Trends
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate retro-inspired designs in various consumer products to enhance appeal and avoid negative stigma.
Where This Applies
- Alternative Medicine
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of alternative medicine practices and products that embrace the use of herbal vaporizers.
- Consumer Electronics
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the consumer electronics industry to create unique and discreet vaporizer designs.
- Product Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer new approaches to product design by incorporating functional, yet aesthetically appealing features in everyday objects like vaporizers.
