In digital products, an Avatar is a graphical representation of a user. It’s often a small image or icon that represents the user in interfaces such as social networks, forums, or profile settings. Avatars can be user-uploaded photos (like a profile picture) or default illustrations (such as a generic silhouette or an initial). From a UX perspective, avatars help personalize the experience — for example, seeing your own picture on a dashboard can make an app feel more like it’s yours. They also identify users in content (for instance, next to comments or chat messages to show who posted them). In cases where a user hasn’t set a personal image, a default avatar (perhaps with the user’s initials or a placeholder graphic) is shown. Consistent use of avatars across a product can enhance recognition (you quickly spot your icon or others’ icons) and improve navigation, especially in social or collaborative contexts.