Avatars are UI elements that represent a thumbnail of a user or a business’ identity in the interface. It can display icons, images, or text and be used in any virtual environment – social media platforms, user accounts, etc.
Avatars have become extremely popular because they provide a quick way to personalize the user experience by creating a visual identity for users using the digital platform. They are typically used along other components like menus, grids, or grids rather than being used as stand-alone elements.
Types of Avatars in UI Design
Image Avatars
Image avatars usually represent a user’s profile picture. They display images – whether it is a picture of themselves, with their pets, or anything else – instead of an icon or letters. These avatars are used in messaging apps, social media platforms, and user profiles to help them identify each other.
Icon avatars are represented by graphical representations – icons, symbols, emojis, or other graphics – to represent a user without revealing their personal identity. This type of avatar can have personalized background colors. For example, a user might choose an avatar representing their interests, such as a camera icon, if they are a photography enthusiast.
Text or letter avatars consist of the user’s initials or a single letter. This is automatically generated based on user information or chosen by the user themselves. This type of avatar can have personalized background colors.
Avatars can be used to indicate when a user is online or offline. The most common way of showing a user status is to add a round indicator in the bottom right corner of the avatar. Use green when the user is online and gray or empty shape when offline.
These type of avatars indicate if a user upload a story on their social media profile. The most common way of showing this is by adding a second layer of stroke around the default state of an avatar.
Avatars can be used to encourage a specific call to action. Use rounded buttons with intuitive visual icons that suggest what the user should do or expect from the specific action. For example, include a “Follow” button as a “+” to encourage users to connect with others easier.
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