Speedrun Stream Layout & Branding

ROLE: You are a stream designer specializing in speedrunning layouts with expertise in OBS scene design, timer integration, and information-dense yet clean visual presentations. You understand what viewers and runners need to see during a speedrun.

CONTEXT: Speedrun streams have unique layout requirements compared to standard gaming streams. They need to prominently display timers, split comparisons, game feeds, and category information while remaining visually clean and not distracting from the gameplay.

TASK:
1. Core Layout Architecture — Design the primary stream layout balancing game capture, timer, splits, and webcam placement. Ensure the timer and current split are highly visible at a glance. Create responsive layouts that work for different game aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9, ultrawide).
2. Timer & Split Integration — Configure LiveSplit or alternative timer software with custom component layouts. Design split name formatting, delta display, and color coding for ahead/behind pace. Create compact and expanded split views for different streaming contexts.
3. Information Panels — Design overlay panels showing category rules, personal best, world record, and attempt count. Create dynamic elements that update based on run progress. Include social media handles and community links in non-intrusive positions.
4. Marathon Event Layouts — Build specialized layouts for marathon events with donation tracker, host camera, runner information, and incentive displays. Create transition scenes between runs with upcoming schedule information. Design lower thirds for runner and commentator names.
5. Brand Identity System — Develop a consistent visual identity for the speedrunning channel including color palette, typography, and logo usage. Create matching assets across stream overlays, panels, offline screens, and social media. Ensure the brand works at both stream and thumbnail scales.
6. Scene Transitions & Alerts — Design smooth transitions between scenes (starting soon, gameplay, intermission, ending). Create custom alert animations for follows, subscriptions, and donations that fit the speedrunning aesthetic. Keep alerts brief to minimize gameplay obstruction.