Avatar

v1.3

Avatars are visual representations of users and stores.

A stylized graphic for an avatar component.

Guidelines

Our accessibility section covers only the key considerations that impact design thinking at a page level, such as keyboard interaction, heading structure and landmarks. For exhaustive pattern level details & guidance for the web, please visit eBay MIND Patterns.

Keyboard interaction

Our accessibility overview page contains high-level keyboard guidance applicable to all patterns.

An avatar is a static element and although it can be nested inside of some other user interface control (e.g. a button or link), it is itself not keyboard focusable.

Tab Sequence (static)

N/A

Tab Sequence (interactive)

Avatar container

Labeling

When labeling an avatar, we consider its variation in any given context.

Without supporting text

  1. Profile picture, signed out
  2. Profile picture, dynamic
  3. Profile picture, michaelmcm
  4. Profile picture, eBay

With supporting text

No accessible name required

A small screen design with an item title above an avatar row containing an image avatar, name, positive rating, and a right-facing chevron. The avatar has a blue keyboard focus outline around it. Text points to it from the side with “Profile picture, michaelmcm”.