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A UX designer headshot that fits a portfolio, not a bank

Hiring managers click through a dozen portfolios in a morning, and the about page is where they decide if they would enjoy working with you. A natural portrait with a bit of personality helps. Send a photo, describe the look, and the bot makes a clean picture for your case studies.

Make it in Telegram 7 images free, then from 129 Stars

2 credits per image
Result in 1–2 minutes
No sign-up

In short: Create a relaxed UX designer headshot for your portfolio, case study pages and conference bio from a phone photo. Telegram bot, 7 images free for new users.

Where: the VisuMate bot in Telegram, no app or sign-up.
Cost: 2 credits per image, 7 images free, then packs from 129 Telegram Stars.
Time: 1 to 2 minutes per image, rerun with a new instruction at the same price.
Credits never expire, there is no subscription and no auto-renew. You pay once for a pack inside Telegram with Stars.

When you need this

Your portfolio is polished and the about photo is a cropped group shot.
A design conference wants a speaker image and a one-line bio.
A recruiter messages you and your avatar is a cartoon fox.

How to do it

1
Press the button to open @visumate_ai_bot in Telegram. No sign-up, and new users get 15 free credits, which is 7 images.
2
Send a front-facing photo as a file. In the caption write: 'oversized charcoal sweater, bright studio desk with a blurred laptop and sticky notes, easy half smile, soft north window light'.
3
In 1-2 minutes the portrait arrives for 2 credits. Check glasses and hair, then see how the crop sits next to your portfolio layout.

Try it on your own photo: 7 images are free, no sign-up.

Make it in Telegram

Show your taste quietly

Designers get judged on visual care, so the portrait should look considered without trying too hard. A flat, even light, a calm color palette and generous empty space around the head do the job. Skip props that look staged, like a pencil behind the ear. If the output looks like a startup stock photo, rerun with 'candid, a little imperfect, real desk'. The goal is a person you would want in a critique.

Fit the portrait to your layout

Your about page, your resume PDF and your speaker profile each crop the face differently. Ask for a version with extra headroom so a tight circle does not cut your hair. Many conference sites list their own size notes, so read the current ones before uploading. Keep the caption in a notes app and reuse it next year, changing only the sweater.

Tips

Pick one accent color from your portfolio and put it in a sweater or scarf.
Ask for sticky notes or a whiteboard, blurred, as a nod to your craft.
Keep the expression curious.
Make a transparent-looking light backdrop version for your slides.

Questions and answers

Will it match my brand colors?

Name the colors in the caption and check the result against your palette.

Can I use it on a resume?

Yes. Some regions prefer no photo on a resume, so check local norms.

What does it cost?

2 credits per image. New users get 15 free credits, so 7 images cost nothing. After that packs start at 129 Telegram Stars, about $2.6 and credits do not expire.

Does the bot work in English?

Yes. It picks up your Telegram language on first launch. You can switch it any time with /lang.

What the bot does not do

Works from one photo. Likeness depends on the photo you send, and some styles change features more than others.
Does not make video or animation.
Does not output a transparent PNG.
Does not retouch passport or ID photos.