Avatars

Create a branded social media avatar that works for any platform

This tool helps you create an avatar that is correctly formatted for most social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Enter some basic information about your IU school, department, or unit, and the generator will give you several options for avatars, including a solid crimson background, an IU trident, and a short word or acronym between 3–7 characters.

If you are creating an avatar for a Purdue school, you also have the option of a black and white avatar, with or without text.

Avatar examples

Choosing a word or acronym

Think of a word or acronym that is between 3–7 characters. You can stick with your usual acronym, focus on a name, or use a related word. Here are some examples:

Acronyms: SPEA, SGIS, PETM
Names: KELLEY, LILLY, HERRON
Words: NURSING, DANCE, HONORS

You can also skip the acronym and use the block IU trident as your avatar. Need more help? Read our best practices for social media avatars.

Upload an image background

You also have the ability to upload a photo background with your avatar. Find a photo that encompasses what your school or department is about, while also following these guidelines:

1. Keep the image simple.
2. Make sure the photo is not too light and not too dark.
3. Stick with objects, not people.

This tool allows you to crop and size your image as well—no Photoshop skills required. Need more help? Read our best practices for social media avatars.

Ready for your fresh social media avatar?

Create an avatar

You know the best practices, and you have the perfect word or acronym in mind.

Manage avatars

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