FAQs

1. What is MyFaceIcons.com?

2. What is the process?

3. Can I give this as a gift?

4. What do I get?

5. How long does it take?

6. What kind of photo do I send?

7. How is the artwork done?

8. How do I get my icon?

9. Will I love my icon?

10. Do I get a proof to review first?

11. What is a Personalization Item?

12. How can I get my icon onto my mobile phone?

13. How can I create an email signature with my icon?

14. What is an icon/avatar?

What is MyFaceIcons.com?

We create radically unique icons from your photo - fast and easy.   Our icons/avatars stand out from the crowd and are perfect for use on websites, cell-phones, instant messaging, or as email signatures.  If you really like yourself, our package also includes a hi-res picture that you can print out and frame! 

MyFaceIcons.com was spun-off from our sister website GiveAcaricature.com  to meet the high demand for simpler caricatures to be used as cool icons but at a lower price.  We simplified our offering and streamlined the process so we could provide the outstanding quality we are known for but at a reduced price.  For those looking for more options, we would highly recommend GiveAcaricature.com .

What is the process?

It's super easy:

1. Simply hit the Buy Now button at the top of the page and select the Icon Package.

2. Select your options and upload your photo (make it a good one).

3. Pay with any major credit/debit card (our favorite part) using our secure checkout

4. Your Icon Package will be sent via email in about 6 business days or sooner.

Can I give this as a gift?

Awesome idea!  Your friends and family will love it as much as you do and we bet that they have never received anything like it before.  By the way, we have three other radically unique gift websites at www.GiveAshare.com, www.GiveAcaricature.com and www.GiveAurl.com. 

What do I get?

We call it an Icon Package (pretty clever, huh?) which includes the following:

1. 8"x 8" high resolution (150 dpi) .pdf file - perfect for high resolution printing. 

2. 200 x 200 pixel transparent .gif file - perfect for web/email/mobile applications*

3. 48 x 48 pixel transparent .gif file - perfect for web/email/mobile applications requiring small icons*

*Based on extensive canvassing of web-based forums, instant messaging applications, mobile phone applications, email applications and websites to determine the optimum file-type and file-sizes to satisfy the various applications.

How long does it take?

Assuming that there are no issues with the photo that you upload, your completed icon package will be ready in about 6 business days.   You can upgrade your order to Rush for a small fee cutting the turnaround time to 3 business days.

What kind of photo do I send?

Glad you asked - pay attention!  The photo you provide is crucial to a great icon: 

• Representative Look - If the photo does not capture the subject, neither will the icon.  The photo should show the expression that you want - smiling, yelling, dazed look can all change the facial structure.

• Large & Clear - A good rule of thumb is that the head should be larger than a fifty cent coin and you should be able to see the eyes.

• File-types - We accept just about any file type including .jpg, .gif, .psd, .pdf, .tif.

• For more info and examples of good & bad, click here.

How is the artwork done?

Your icon artwork is created by Eric Jones and his small team of caricature artists including Marvin Butts who have a knack for capturing the essence of the subject in a comical and artistic way.  The icons are hand drawn using a computer stylus/tablet and are then colored digitally.

How do I get my Icon?

Your MyFaceIcon will be ready on or before the date noted on your order confirmation (assuming that we've received adequate photos from you within 24 hours of placing your order).  You can view and save your completed MyFaceIcons by logging into your account and clicking on Order Status.  You will also receive an email when your MyFaceIcon is ready, but due to spam settings on some email accounts, we recommend that you log in and check your order status if you have not received an email from us.  You can also help this process by adding Orders@MyFaceIcons.com to your trusted senders list. 

Will I Love My Icon?

Although we can’t guarantee it, based on our history of delighting thousands of customers, you will!    The photo you provide is crucial to a great icon (see requirements).  Take a look at our examples and you will see that we take great pride in providing high quality artwork and satisfying our customers.  Generally there are no changes made to artwork after it is completed unless we did not follow your directions.  Remember, you are commissioning our artist use his creativity and expertise to do the work.  As such, you should convince yourself of the artist's capabilities by reviewing the sample work.  All artwork is done by or done under the direction of one person.  If you want more options or a proof to review, please consider our full service offering at www.GiveAcaricature.com . In the unlikely event that you are not happy with your icon, contact us and we will see what we can do to make it right.

Do I get a Proof to review first?

In order to keep the price down we have a streamlined process and do not provide proofs.  See, "Will I Love My Icon?" above.  If you feel more comfortable with a proof, please consider our sister website www.GiveAcaricature.com  . 

What is a Personalization Item?

You are given the option to include Personalization Items with the Premium Package.  Sometimes this is called a prop but basically is something that makes you, YOU.    See this link for more info and examples.

How can I get my Icon to my mobile phone?

Our icons look very cool on mobile-phones.  Various websites make it easy to upload your icon to any text-enabled phone from a PC but just make sure you understand what the fees (if any) are first.  Your service provider's (ie. Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Cingular) website likely provides this capability and here are some others:  www.cellfish.com.

How can I create an email signature with my Icon?

Our icons look very cool as an email signature too!  To add an email signature to Windows Mail, Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Entourage, or Mac OS X, see our instructions.

What is an Icon?  What is an Avatar?

That's two questions.  Icons and Avatars are ways that people represent themselves on the internet, mobile phones, and email.  They may represent different parts of an individuals persona, beliefs, or interests.  Nowadays both terms are pretty much used interchangeably.  For more icon/avatar history.