When to use an avatar
User Identification
On any platform with user-generated content, avatars help users identify and distinguish between different contributors.
Communication
In chat applications, messaging platforms, or collaborative tools, avatars are super helpful in keeping track of conversations and identifying the speakers.
Behavior
See a person’s status
Avatars can include a presence badge to indicate the status of that person.
Best practices
Accessibility
Individuals with visibility impairments may encounter challenges in perceiving the icon displayed on medium avatars (32 pixels) and smaller, particularly within presence badges. To enhance accessibility, provide a textual representation of the avatar's status, such as a tooltip, whenever feasible.