Cats have been around for a very long time.

And somehow, through thousands of years of evolution, civilisation, technology and progress... they still spend most of the day doing absolutely nothing.

So naturally, I made a pin collection about it.

Cat Evolution follows our little feline friend from its earliest days as Proto Paws, through hunting, caves, ancient civilisation, royalty and modern life, all the way to MeowBot and AGI Cat.

Basically, it is the history of humanity...

Each design is planned to be:

Please note that the artwork shown is still in the pre-production stage. Small changes may be made to details, line thickness, sizing, or placement to make sure each design translates cleanly into enamel.

There are Matte Self-Adhesive Vinyl Stickers which are 

This project is proudly partnered with Vipi Ink.

If you back both campaigns, you will receive two exclusive cross-collab pins as a bonus:

These pins are added automatically when eligibility is met and are available only through this cross-collaboration. The designs for both exclusive pins will be revealed during the campaign, so keep an eye out for the surprise!

Please note that there will be a $5 shipping fee for USA backers. For other countries, shipping will be calculated with an estimated cost of $10. This fee will be collected after the successful completion of the project. This ensures secure and timely delivery of your rewards once the campaign concludes, allowing us to provide you with the best shipping experience possible.

Who to Contact: For support related to tracking, missing packages, damaged items, or questions about your pledge or rewards, please contact [email protected] .

 

Refund Policy: We offer full refunds with no questions asked for any pledges, as long as the request is submitted within 14 days after the campaign ends, from September 28th to October 12th of 2026. After this period, no refunds will be issued for any reason. If you do not complete your survey or fail to pay the required shipping costs, your pledge will be treated as a donation to the project, and no rewards will be sent.

 

Shipping and Taxes: Shipping costs will be collected separately through BackerKit’s pledge manager, approximately two weeks after the campaign ends. Shipping is not included in your current pledge. You will be asked to confirm your address and pay for shipping when you complete your survey. All items will be shipped from India. You are responsible for any VAT, IOSS, customs duties, or local import taxes that apply in your country. If you do not pay the shipping fee or applicable taxes, your rewards will not be shipped, and your pledge will not be refunded. This policy has been clearly stated since the beginning of the campaign.

Fulfillment and Survey Deadline: Once surveys are sent, you will have 21 days to complete yours. A reminder will be sent 48 hours before responses are locked.

If you do not complete your survey within that time, your rewards will be forfeited and your pledge will be treated as a donation to the project. As mentioned in the refund policy, no refunds will be issued after this point for uncompleted surveys. Details about fulfillment and deadlines will be shared in campaign updates as we move into the shipping phase.

 

Damaged, Missing, or Lost Items: You will have 30 days after receiving your package to report any damaged or missing items to [email protected]. For lost or misdelivered packages, please contact us within 60 days from the shipping date for all orders.

 

Backer Responsibility: Backers are responsible for providing a valid and up-to-date email address on BackerKit and reading all project updates, which will include important information and deadlines. Tracking information will be emailed to the address you provide. It is your responsibility to follow up with the carrier if any issues arise with delivery.

 

What It Means to Back a Project: Backing this campaign is a pledge of support for a creative project. It is not a direct purchase. We are dedicated to doing everything we can to fulfill the rewards as planned, and we’ve successfully completed eight previous campaigns. Your support plays a vital role in bringing this project to life.

Note on USA Tariffs:  Since these pins are made in India and the U.S. has recently removed the de minimis exemption, there’s a small chance your package could be charged a tariff on arrival. I’m not sure if they’ll apply it to small, low-value parcels like ours, but just in case — any customs, duties, or taxes would be your responsibility. To help, I’ll try to absorb some of that potential cost by keeping the shipping fee lower than usual. Hopefully it won’t be an issue, but I wanted to give you a heads-up! 

Thank you for helping us document this extremely important chapter of evolutionary history.

From Proto Paws discovering the world...

to Potato Cat discovering food delivery...

to AGI Cat potentially taking over civilisation...

every pledge helps bring another stage of Cat Evolution to life.