The Avatar component is a versatile UI element used to represent users, entities, or content visually within an application. Avatars provide a quick, recognizable visual reference, enhancing user experience and personalization.

Key features

• Multiple styles: circular, square, and rounded square shapes

• Various sizes to fit different UI contexts

• Support for images, initials, and icons

• Status indicators (online, offline, busy)

• Notification badges

• Stacking capability for group representations

• Placeholder designs for missing avatars

Design considerations

• Consistent sizing and shape across the application

• Clear visibility of the avatar image or text at different sizes

• Appropriate contrast for status indicators and badges

• Scalable design to maintain quality at various resolutions

• Accessibility considerations for color contrast and alternative text

Usage guidelines

• Use appropriate sizes based on the context (e.g., larger for profile pages, smaller for comments)

• Implement fallback options (initials or icons) when images are unavailable

• Apply status indicators consistently across the platform

• Consider using stacked avatars to represent groups or multiple users

• Ensure that notification badges are clearly visible but not overpowering