The vape industry trade shows in Shanghai are so huge! East Asia does not have the legacy of the 70s USA stoner culture, so the design challenge is different in the east Asian markets.
Anyone who has used a pinch hitter to conceal, transport, load, toke and optimize the problem of 2nd hand smoke will might possibly find the PAX ux/ui a really poor solution. On the other hand if marijuana is now legal, then why not apply conspicuous consumption design methodology that is utilized in the consumer electronics industry? Shenzhen (ground zero for electronics design and mfg) is now the global trend setter in the vaporization of most any substance. Cross pollinate this trend with 2 opium wars from the 19th century and you have some very interesting cafe destinations and retail design concepts begin to bubble and fizz…