Humaaans
Humaaans is a modular illustration library by Pablo Stanley, offering 584,688 customizable character combinations with native Figma/Sketch integration, completely free for commercial use.
Product Overview
Open License: Released under CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication, allowing unrestricted copying, modification, and commercial use without attribution. Design System: Based on modern flat design with six core component categories: Hairstyles: 20+ options including headscarves and hats Facial Expressions: 30+ emotions (joy/confusion/focus) Body Poses: Standing/sitting/bust base positions Clothing: 40+ styles (casual/business/athleisure) Accessories: 15+ items like glasses and backpacks Scenes: Background props (desks/plants) All elements are built on a 24×24px grid, supporting rotation, scaling, and color customization via CSS variables for dynamic effects (e.g., hover animations). Technology & Applications Figma Plugin: Drag-and-drop component assembly with real-time color adjustment Sketch Library: Symbol-based styling for quick hairstyle/outfit swapping Adobe XD Files: Layered source files for advanced editing CSS-Peeps: Dynamic web rendering via variables like --peep-skin-color Use Cases: Product Design: User flow diagrams, empty states, onboarding illustrations Marketing: Social media graphics, email headers Education: E-learning materials, children's book characters File Formats: Available in SVG (scalable vector), PNG (transparent background), EPS (print-ready), and native design files, compatible with IconJar library management. Commercial & Expansion Capabilities Brand Customization: Supports 12 skin tone presets and full HSL color adjustment for clothing via Figma plugin, aligning with corporate visual systems. React Components: npm package react-humaaans with 200+ pre-built characters API Access: Third-party services for dynamic avatar generation (e.g., user registration flows) Open Source: GitHub repository accepting community-submitted components Notable Examples: Airbnb uses Humaaans for team profile illustrations, Slack integrates it into emoji panels, and Spotify employs it for podcast cover art.
Best For
Design teams needing consistent, customizable character illustrations for digital products and websites
Key Features
- Modular character illustration system
- 584,688 customizable combinations
- Native Figma and Sketch integration
- Flat design style
- CC0 license for commercial use
- Expandable component library
Pros
- +Free for any commercial project
- +Easy to customize with component mixing
- +Works directly in Figma/Sketch
Cons
- -Limited to flat illustration style
- -Character-focused only, no scene illustrations
/// SPECS
- Pricing:Free
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