What it does Notion Avatar Maker is a Next.js web app that generates avatars in Notion’s distinctive flat-illustration style. You can upload a photo and have AI transform it, type a text description, or manually assemble one from a large library of interchangeable parts.

The interesting bit The project is essentially a polished UI layer over Felix Wong’s CC0 “Noto avatar” illustration pack. The value isn’t the assets themselves — it’s the combinatorial engine and the AI integration that lets you skip manual assembly entirely. Ten languages supported out of the box, which is more i18n effort than many side projects bother with.

Key highlights

• 181 mix-and-match style components (58 hairstyles alone)
• Three AI modes: photo-to-avatar, text-to-avatar, and “one-of-a-kind” generation
• CC0-licensed assets, so no attribution anxiety
• Built in TypeScript/Next.js
• Live at notion-avatar.app with 10 language variants

Caveats

• The README doesn’t specify which AI model or API powers the generation, or whether there are usage limits
• “AI features” are listed but not demonstrated; unclear if they require your own API keys

Verdict Grab this if you want a ready-made avatar generator for your app or community, or if you need a reference for combinatorial UI design. Skip it if you’re looking for a trainable model or deep customization of the illustration style itself.