Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I’m thrilled to introduce Chat Benches to you all. This idea was inspired by a moment while walking along the Brisbane Corso. I saw an older man sitting alone on a park bench, chatting to the birds, and it got me thinking: How many of us crave connection but hesitate to take that first step? Chat Benches builds on the existing ‘Happy to Chat’ bench movement, but with a tech twist. The app helps you: 📍 Find benches where people are open to a chat. 🪑 Add your local ‘Happy to Chat’ benches to our growing map. 💬 Share or read stories of connection to inspire others. 📵 Disconnect to Reconnect! I believe that a small conversation can have a big impact. Whether it’s brightening someone’s day or creating a new friendship, the possibilities are endless. Here’s how you can help: 1️⃣ Download the app and add a ‘Happy to Chat’ bench near you (they’re not documented anywhere else). 2️⃣ Share your experience here or in the app to inspire others. 3️⃣ Spread the word and help us grow this global map of connection. Let’s make public spaces about people again. 💛 I’d love your feedback and ideas—what would make this app even better? Let’s chat!

Chat Benches

Turning park benches into hubs for human connection

Turning park benches into hubs for human connection