Diff for "Avatar" - 4ourth Mobile Design Pattern Library

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Problem

A glanceable representation of a person must exist, for use in various contact-listing contexts.

Solution

Image of a person, or the stand in, and how it's used various places. Different from Icon because users have to set them up, they represent reality, and they are mostly looked at. When clicked, may do nothing, or any number of things.

Variations

Photo

Icon

Both my, and often are, used in the same interface.

Interaction Details

Presentation Details

Antipatterns

Avoid using too many generic icons, or only have one as a placeholder, so they repeat and carry no meaning.

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