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+Asset layout guide (non-runtime)
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+- `icons/` header UI icon PNGs.
+- `backgrounds/` global backgrounds.
+- `categories/` category card art.
+- `assets/` misc shared images (payments badges, sbv).
+- `TrailReels/` promo reel videos.