Vapouround magazine Vapouround Magazine Issue 26 | Page 103

N E X T G E N E R AT I O N N I C O T I N E DELIVERY 2019 “Understanding something as complex and versatile as the cannabis plant makes you feel like a mad inventor” “You should target what you’re designing to best hit that receptor and focus on the problem.” It’s also vitally important that manufacturers and consumers are aware of the importance of mathematical accuracy. Vapers can’t just use any old CBD e-liquid for any ailment and expect it to work, which is why people can come away disappointed if they don’t do their research. Oliver explained: “If an individual buys 1,000mg tongue drops and they know that they need five drops, as long as that product maintains consistency and mathematical accuracy, they can always go back to that product. “It’s really important because in order to innovate and be smart the patient needs to educate themselves. They will only know if that’s what they need if they maintain the regular supply to it.” The ever-growing vape market has given rise to some huge and lasting innovations, such as nicotine salts. But we have also seen our fair share of gimmicks. Oliver argued that it’s not enough to innovate for innovation’s sake. Instead we should be developing new products that serve a purpose. “It’s only worth innovating if people want to be innovated for and it’s only worth creating a product if they’re going to follow it and they’re not going to follow it if it’s not going to work.” VM26 97