Questions about amate kits

About amate

What is amate kits?

amate kits (written amāte in our logo) designs low- and non-digital activity kits for visits with older relatives. Each kit gives you something to do together, every visit: puzzles, making and games designed for older hands and eyes.

What does amāte mean?

It's Latin, from amare, "to love". We chose it because every kit is about time with someone you love.

Is amate the same as amate paper?

No. Amate paper is a traditional Mexican bark paper. amate kits is a separate company that makes activity kits.

Who are the kits for?

Families who visit an older relative, such as a grandparent, at home or in a care home, and want that time to feel easier and more fun. Our "In between" kits are for calm time alone between visits.

Are the kits digital?

They are low- and non-digital. Most have no screen at all. Where a kit has a simple switch or display, it works straight from the box: no apps, accounts or charging cables to manage.

Who is behind amate?

amate was founded by Mike Pearson after a visit to his Gran's care home, when a simple colouring mat got three generations doing something together. amate is a trading name of CMXA Lda, registered in Portugal.

Buying

Can I buy amate kits yet?

Not yet. We're designing and testing the first kits now.

When will you launch?

We're aiming for 2027. Founding-list members will hear first and get first access.

How much will the kits cost?

We haven't set prices yet. Founding members will get a founding price on their first order.

Where will you sell?

We plan to start in the UK and Europe.

The founding list

What is the founding list?

A free list for people who want amate kits early. Members get first access, a founding price on their first order and a say in what we make.

How do I join?

Fill in the short form on our homepage. It takes a minute and there's no payment.

How often will you email me?

No more than twice a month, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

How can I learn more?

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook, or email mike@amate.cc.

Helping us build it

I visit an older relative. How can I help?

Join the founding list and answer the short survey we send afterwards. Your answers shape what we make.

I work in a care home or as a clinician. How can I help?

We'd love your help testing early prototypes. Email mike@amate.cc and tell us where you work.

Do you work with care homes?

Yes. We're designing with care homes in Portugal and the UK, and they help us test early prototypes.

Can I share amate with someone?

Please do. Send them amate.cc; everyone who joins helps us decide what to make first.

Your data

What do you do with my details?

We use them only to send founding-list updates and surveys. We never sell them. See our privacy policy.