[How to make a realistic SNS icon without showing your face to GPT lol]
When doing client work, you sometimes wonder if a realistic icon would be better, right?
I thought so too, but I didn't have any good photos of myself alone, and I was struggling with the idea of going through the trouble of making one when I found Mato-san's post!
ブランディングってめちゃくちゃ大事で。
— まと|AI×デザイン部 (@MatoToushi) July 16, 2026
Xが伸びた要因のひとつに間違いなく
「アイコン」
があります。
アイコンを変えた理由とブランディングについて読みたい人はこちらをどうぞ
▼https://t.co/oYYfEX7ioJ https://t.co/S49bBbg2lP pic.twitter.com/chqBHzMJMh
After reading Mato-san's note, I decided to go for a realistic one!

I didn't want to use a photo of myself, so I used this one lol

However, I don't want to use a photo of my face for GPT!! But for those who want a realistic icon, please try the following steps at least once! I
created it using the free version of GPT. It might also be good to hide part of your face (like a mask) with a stamp before attaching it to GPT.
Please feel free to copy and use the prompt!
イラストアイコンって親しみやすさはあるけど
— まと|AI×デザイン部 (@MatoToushi) July 17, 2026
デザイナーの人だったら
「どんな人か」がやっぱりわかった方が頼みやすかったりするんだよね。
どうブランディングするか次第なのでイラストアイコンでもいいけど、
「シゴデキ感」がほしいならやはり実写でしっかりと演出した方がよき。… https://t.co/bDbj2ooxUW
Try the prompt for turning diary entries into more SNS posts too ↓
① I thought about making my icon realistic, but
I asked it to make it realistic, but it just turned me sideways lol

② Using a photo of myself in a mask as a reference
I didn't want to put my face into GPT, so...

I attached a photo of me in a mask!!
By the way, when I had it turn the photo above into an illustration

It even drew the face I had hidden with a stamp! 🤣 Isn't GPT amazing?
Prompt ↓


Someone who looks like me was born!!
③ It's too simple and embarrassing, so I asked for a smaller face while adding decorations lol
Prompt ↓
For the first icon image, have the hair cover the cheeks a bit more. Modify it to look stylish and make my face look smaller. Also, decorate the image so it stands out on SNS. I'd like a colorful world view that makes people feel energetic. I want an icon that doesn't look too silly to clients, but makes them feel energized when they see it.
Then, just beautify, beautify, beautify, and it's done!! lol

④ Generate an icon change announcement image
Once the icon is finished, have it make an icon change announcement image, and you're done!
Prompt ↓
I'm changing my icon image from the first image to the second image, so please make an announcement image. The announcement text should say 'I changed my icon.' The image size should be landscape. The main color should be pink. I want to convey that I changed from the attached icon image to the current one, so please include both images and use an arrow to announce the change.
Once the image below is finished, change your SNS icon and post the announcement to complete the process!
まとさんの投稿見て、むしょーにアイコン変えたくなりGPTに作ってもらいました🙌美化美化美化で、最後は謎のポリシー違反と叱られたけど🤣 https://t.co/wHpXmyJpuu pic.twitter.com/ORITFutxAV
— みい🏠AI活用×発信サポート秘書 (@mii02142022) July 17, 2026
I think it's perfectly fine to use illustrations while you're still learning skills, butif you reach a point where you think, 'I want to get work through SNS' or 'I want to increase my followers,' then as Mato-san says, a realistic photo is recommended!
When I actually commented in social spaces using a realistic icon, Istarted getting more follows
than when I used an illustration icon. As written in Mato-san's note, aim to be a senior who is ahead of the curve rather than just a supportive mom friend.
It is extremely rare for readers to decide to follow someone's posts just because they are in the middle of learning.
I also had a strong desire to find like-minded people, but since I often get work through X and note, I want people I connect with to see me as a reliable person.
I changed to a realistic icon because I want to be someone people feel they want to follow!
5. Unexpected byproducts of realistic icons
I immediately posted a photo of myself doing yoga on X.
今、ちょうどオンラインヨガを終えたところです🧘♀️今から、半身浴します🙌私の憧れてた日常が、夜はちょっと実現できてます笑 https://t.co/f41IO7RqSC pic.twitter.com/bEivEsdWUt
— みい🏠AI活用×発信サポート秘書 (@mii02142022) July 18, 2026
Wow! I never thought it was worth taking a photo, and even if I did, I couldn't show off my messy room, but thanks to GPT, I can have photos made!
The only problem is that my clothes are always black (even in real life lol).

I had it change me into white clothes!! Wait? Does this mean I can wear whatever clothes I want online now? ♡
I'll look forward to that from now on.
If you want to try a realistic icon, try making one from a photo of yourself wearing a mask; it's a new experience where you can look just like yourself but not quite, so give it a try if you're interested!
How to turn your diary into SNS posts or columns ⬇
How to request assistance with text formatting and how to get morning information updates for free ⬇
I also post on SNS about working from home while raising children every day!
すごい!noteのポートフォリオをコピペしただけで、1分出出来たよ😳しかも、タダ。スゴすぎる時代・・・コラムとか、グラレコし放題じゃん。人ってテキスト30パーセントも読んでくれないって知ってる?🤣グラレコだと読んでもらえる量増えるんだよ! https://t.co/Kl8iIdsn3i pic.twitter.com/fbqN4su3T8
— みい🏠AI×よりそうオンライン秘書 (@mii02142022) December 11, 2025
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Thank you for reading until the end!
