John
new project: bot avatars and team roster guardrails
3 style options for @john to review. Each designed to be distinct at 32px sidebar size.
Bold gradient backgrounds with geometric accent shapes. Each person gets a unique color pairing. Clean, modern, highly readable at small sizes. The safest/most professional option.
Chat sidebar preview (32px):
Each bot gets a unique emoji/icon "mascot" that reflects their role, on a soft colored background. Fun, instantly recognizable, very distinct even at tiny sizes. The most playful option.
Chat sidebar preview (32px):
Minimal illustrated faces on organic blob shapes. Each has a unique expression, color, and blob form. Friendly, cartoon-like, clearly not photos. The most "character" option — gives each bot real personality.
Chat sidebar preview (32px):
| Style | Vibe | 32px Readability | Uniqueness |
|---|---|---|---|
| A — Gradient Geo | Professional, clean | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| B — Emoji Mascots | Playful, fun | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| C — Face Blobs | Friendly, character-driven | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
My recommendation: Option C (Face Blobs) gives the most personality and makes each bot feel like a real character. But if you want maximum readability at small sizes, Option A (Gradient Geo) is the safest bet. We could also mix — use Face Blobs as the default but fall back to Gradient Geo for contexts where we need tiny avatars.
File: /home/ava/workspace/design/avatars/avatar-styles.html