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Stream Overlay Design: Creating Professional Looking Streams

Also useful: Stream Overlays and Alerts: Design Guide for Beginners

First impressions matter. Your overlay is part of your brand.

Essential Elements

  • Clean webcam frame
  • Recent follower/sub display
  • Chat box (if applicable)
  • Alert area

Design Rules

  1. Do not cover gameplay
  2. Match your brand colors
  3. Keep it simple
  4. Make text readable

Free Resources

  • Canva templates
  • StreamElements free overlays
  • Nerd or Die free packs

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