cannabis podcast stash

Cannabis Accessories & High Design With Clare Sausen

In this episode of SetSet, host April Pride speaks with Clare Sausen, a cannabis and design writer, to discuss the convergence of cannabis accessories and high design.

The conversation explores Sausen’s journey from traditional design to cannabis culture, her experiences in the cannabis industry, and how sophisticated, functional design can elevate cannabis accessories, from bongs to high-end lighter cases. Sausen offers insights into her work with "High Design," her Substack platform that examines cannabis design trends. They also touch on the social implications of cannabis culture, innovative cannabis tech, and the aesthetic evolution of accessories.

Featured Guest

Clare Sausen is a freelance cannabis and design writer based in Los Angeles. She has an extensive background in communications, having started with an internship at NORML and later working in a global architecture firm. Today, she combines her passion for cannabis and high design through her writing for brands, her Substack newsletter "High Design," and a pottery line of small-scale ceramic cannabis accessories.

Memorable Quotes

Clare Sausen on cannabis culture: "It’s really about seeing cannabis and its accessories as not just functional items, but as design pieces that reflect personal taste and culture."

April Pride on cannabis accessories: "It’s fascinating how high design and cannabis are intersecting. You can buy a lighter case or ashtray that’s crafted as art, yet functions perfectly."

Clare Sausen on industry inclusivity: "There’s a craving for a more inclusive, homegrown approach to cannabis, one that highlights diversity and values community-driven events."

Clare Sausen on the future of cannabis design: "I think we’ll see accessories that are more intuitive and user-friendly, bridging the gap between cannabis newcomers and connoisseurs."

April Pride on the value of in-person experiences: "Sharing cannabis in person offers a connection that tech can’t quite replicate. It’s all about community and the shared experience."