How we built Hushhh.
Ten quiet minutes with one real person somewhere in the world. Camera on, microphone never, no talking.
- Client
- Hushhh
- Industry
- Consumer wellbeing
- Market
- Global
- Engagement
- Real-time product, privacy-first
- Platforms
- Web on desktop and phone; Google Play and App Store announced
The problem to solve.
At 3 am, people who feel overwhelmed often want company rather than advice, a chat or a dating app.
“Breathe with someone, in silence.”The promise Hushhh makes to its users
From brief to launch.
- 01
Insight
People overwhelmed at 3 am want company, not advice or a chat.
- 02
Design
Stripped the product to one tap, one person and ten silent minutes.
- 03
Build
Built real-time matching and video with the microphone never on, no recording and screenshots blocked.
- 04
Launch
Live in the browser on desktop and phone, with store apps next.
What we shipped.
One-tap entry by how you feel, with no forms
Real-time matching with one other person
A ten-minute silent session with the microphone always off
Identity limited to a first initial and a city
Sessions never recorded; screenshots blocked in the app
Runs in the browser on desktop and phone, with store apps coming
Engineering choices.
- Real-time video matching
- Privacy by design: no audio, no recording, minimal identity
- A calm, single-purpose interface
Where it is today.
Figures as published by Hushhh on hushhh.me, 22 October 2026.
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