Marina Karatkevich
2 min readFeb 22, 2023

Pain Point #1: The Importance of Setting a Profile Photo

Work organization in Figma, Asana, Jira.

When working in a team, using tools such as Figma, Asana, or Jira, screen sharing and following someone directly in Figma can be common. However, have you ever considered how important it is to have a profile photo? In this article, I would like to discuss the significance of a profile photo and provide some optimization tips. But first, let me show you some examples.

Avatars with bright backgrounds VS System initials
Overlapping avatars

How you can optimize your navigation?

1. Use Figma plugin ↓, which allows you to automatically change the background of your image with just a single click.

🔥Remove BG Figma plugin

2. Create an avatar template for your team, featuring bright background colors.

3. Talk to HR. The human resources manager should include the topic of avatars in the onboarding process for newcomers and help push employees to set avatars in all systems.

4. Talk to your Team and explain the benefits of creating an avatar system.

After more than eight years in the digital industry, I am tired of spending my time trying to find a colleague in Figma or other task trackers. Every moment counts, and setting a profile photo can save plenty of time. Let’s optimize this process from the beginning and not be complacent.

Remember, your profile photo should be everywhere!

Thank you for reading!

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