Visual tone

eBay's illustration tone authentically captures customer experiences and graphically communicates their products, passions, and communities.

An eBay-branded box with tape and shipping label moving around a globe toward a location indicator with dotted lines showing where it came from.

Characteristics

Our illustrations are textural, relatable, narrative-driven, and culturally sensitive.

Textural

Texture adds depth, character, and a tactile feel to our visual language. It amplifies our storytelling and helps create differentiated and memorable brand moments.

A wood step ladder, pink watering can and green plant in yellow pot.

Narrative-driven

Illustrations bring our brand to life by meaningfully conveying ideas and feelings. As a storytelling tool, they are intentional—not decorative—and communicate with customers in resonant ways.

A small red car raised on a mechanic lift with a stack of tires, car parts and open ebay boxes on the floor underneath.

Inclusive

We’re proud of the global diversity of our marketplace and sensitive to representation. Our illustrations are mindful of cultural nuances and consciously inclusive when illustrating objects, landscapes, traditions, and details.

A ceramic plate, ceramic Chinese statue, and vintage Stallion beer bottle.

Change log

DateNotes
Mar, 2025
  • Changed “Culturally sensitive” to “Inclusive” as our illustrations no longer depict people
  • Removed “Relatable” section as our illustrations no longer depict people
  • Replaced all illustrations that had people in them
Jun, 2024
  • Updated to eBay Evo
Dec, 2023
  • Page created