Avatar
UI ComponentsA visual representation of a user or entity, typically displayed as a circular image, initials, or icon placeholder.
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How It Works in Apps/Websites
Avatars provide visual identity in user interfaces. They typically display profile photos when available, falling back to initials (first letter of name) or a default icon. Common sizes range from small (24px) in compact lists to large (128px) on profile pages. Often accompanied by status indicators.
How AI Interprets This Term
When you say 'avatar', AI expects: circular image container, typically 32-48px for inline use, with fallback to colored background with white initials if no image. May have status dot (green online, gray offline) at bottom-right corner.
Prompt Examples
Copy-paste these prompts to use in your AI tools.
Create a circular avatar with user photo
Design an avatar component: 40px circular, shows user photo if available, falls back to initials on colored background (color based on name hash). Include green status dot for online users. Show in a stack/group where avatars overlap.
Show avatar variations: photo avatar, initials avatar (JD on blue), icon placeholder (user silhouette on gray)
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Variants & States
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Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- •User profiles and accounts
- •Comments and reviews
- •Team member lists
- •Chat interfaces
- •Activity feeds
When NOT to Use
- •When identity isn't relevant
- •For decorative purposes
Related Terms
Badge
A small visual indicator used to display status, counts, or labels. Often appears as a small circle or rounded rectangle attached to other elements.
Profile Page
A page displaying a user's personal information, account details, and often their activity or content within an application.