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Illustration

Illustrations bring a visual voice to products, enriching information and enhancing user experiences.

Illustrations are visual elements that can be paired with written messages, to help users understand a concept more quickly and make complex ideas more relatable.

They are often based on EDS icons, but include additional details—making them perfect for spaces that are too large for an icon. Illustrations are always in neutral colours.

Showing few examples of available illustrations

ELMO's spot illustrations are always in neutral colours. They are often based on EDS icons, but include additional details — perfect for spaces that are too large for an icon.

Click on an illustration below to copy the <SpotIllustrationName /> to your clipboard.

Spot illustrations are available in small (default) and medium sizes.

Illustrations can be used with or without a background. Use the backgroundCircle prop to make the spot illustration pop.

With background: The circle is used as the background, which using a <informativeSubtle> background color.

Without background: In scenarios where a background may not be suitable, opting for illustrations without a background is preferred. They can be used as decoration with other elements.

Example of using a spot illustration for each card in a layout without a background circle, and an example of using a single spot illustration in an empty state with a background circle.

It can be used on the empty state screen, welcoming users when they access the page for the first time.

Example of using a single spot illustration in an empty state when no data exists yet.

Or, it can be used as the decorative element on the information page that helps user understand the message easily.

Example as the decorative element on the information page. Example of using a multiple spot illustrations in a dropdown menu on add widget flow

Below are things to consider or avoid when using illustrations.

Do
Visual example showing spot illustrations in correct neutral colour.
Don't
Visual example showing spot illustration in a custom orange colour.

NOTE: Do not distort, combine, add colors to, or modify existing illustrations in any way.