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   home.css  |  Portfolio homepage styles
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/* ── Hero ── */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 130px 56px 80px;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px; right: -100px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,123,248,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -200px; left: 100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,123,248,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: drift linear infinite;
}
@keyframes drift {
  0%   { transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 0.15; }
  90%  { opacity: 0.08; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-left { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: up 0.8s 0.1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.status-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  background: #4ade80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(74,222,128,.6);
  animation: blink 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.status-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 7.5vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 200;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: up 0.9s 0.2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-name em        { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-2); }
.hero-name-line2     { display: block; font-weight: 400; }

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: up 0.9s 0.35s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-tagline strong { color: var(--ink-1); font-weight: 500; }

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: up 0.9s 0.5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.btn-p {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(91,123,248,.3);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-p:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(91,123,248,.4); }
.btn-p svg   { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn-p:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-g {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.btn-g:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }

.hero-nums {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: up 0.9s 0.65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.num-big {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  line-height: 1;
}
.num-big span  { color: var(--accent); }
.num-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ── Hero Photo / Annotation Frame ── */
.hero-right {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade 0.9s 0.3s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.anno-frame          { position: relative; width: 380px; height: 480px; }
.photo-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px; left: 40px; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  border-radius: 24px 24px 24px 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #1D1D20 0%, #161618 60%, #1D1D20 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--glow), var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
}
[data-theme="light"] .photo-box {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #F0F0F1 0%, #E6E6E8 60%, #F0F0F1 100%);
}
.photo-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(91,123,248,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(91,123,248,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}
.photo-wash {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(7,11,23,.6) 100%);
}
[data-theme="light"] .photo-wash {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(243,245,255,.4) 100%);
}
.photo-corner-tl {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 8px 0 0 0;
  z-index: 6;
}
.photo-corner-br {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 0 0 8px;
  z-index: 6;
}
.photo-role-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; left: 24px; right: 24px;
  z-index: 6;
  background: rgba(7,11,23,.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
[data-theme="light"] .photo-role-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.prb-name  { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-1); }
.prb-role  { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: 2px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.prb-icon  {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-dim); border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 1rem;
}
.fcard {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 8;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.fcard:nth-child(even) { animation-delay: 2s; animation-duration: 6s; }
.fcard-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fcard-txt   { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.fcard-txt b { display: block; color: var(--ink-1); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; }
.fc-tl  { top: -20px;  left: -30px; }
.fc-tr  { top: 60px;   right: -90px; }
.fc-bl  { bottom: 130px; left: -90px; }

/* ── Marquee ── */
.marquee-wrap {
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes marquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 32px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.marquee-item span { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ── About — Bento Grid ── */
#about       { background: var(--bg); }
.about-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.about-intro strong { color: var(--ink-1); font-weight: 500; }
.about-header { margin-bottom: 56px; }

.bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.bento-cell {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, background 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.bento-cell:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-s);
  background: var(--card-h);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.bc-quote  { grid-column: span 7; }
.bc-ai     { grid-column: span 5; }
.bc-health, .bc-fin, .bc-ed, .bc-lead { grid-column: span 3; }
.bc-tools  { grid-column: span 8; }
.bc-philo  { grid-column: span 4; }

.bc-quote { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.bento-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 200;
  color: rgba(91,123,248,.15);
  line-height: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.bento-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.bento-quote-sub { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-3); }

.bc-ai {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(91,123,248,.08) 0%, var(--card) 60%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ai-badge-row    { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.ai-pulse {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(91,123,248,.5);
  animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ai-badge-title  { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); }
.ai-tools-row    { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.ai-tool-chip {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.bc-ai-desc { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.6; }

.domain-ico  { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.domain-n    { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.domain-d    { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.5; }

.bc-tools { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.tools-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.tool-chips  { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.t-chip {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.t-chip:hover { border-color: var(--border-s); color: var(--ink-1); }

.bc-philo {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(91,123,248,.06), transparent);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.philo-num {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  font-weight: 200;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.philo-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin: 8px 0 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.philo-text  { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ── Logos ── */
#logos   { background: var(--surface); padding: 80px 56px; }
.logos-header  { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.logos-title {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-m);
}
.logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logo-cell {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.logo-cell:hover              { background: var(--card); }
.logo-cell:hover .logo-svg   { opacity: 0.7; filter: none; }
.logo-svg {
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: grayscale(1);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, filter 0.3s;
}
[data-theme="light"] .logo-svg { opacity: 0.35; }

/* ── Work / Case Studies ── */
#work        { background: var(--bg); }
.work-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}
.work-sub {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  max-width: 240px;
  text-align: right;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cs-featured {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.cs-featured:hover { border-color: var(--border-s); }
.cs-main     { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 500px; }
.cs-left     { padding: 56px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; }
.cs-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  width: fit-content;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-m);
}
.cs-title-main {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cs-title-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cs-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cs-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.cs-meta-l {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cs-meta-v   { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); }
.cs-metrics  { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.cs-metric {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(91,123,248,.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cs-metric-n {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.cs-metric-l { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.4; }
.btn-cs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-cs:hover { background: var(--accent-dim); border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Phone mockup in hero */
.cs-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #161618 0%, #1D1D20 50%, #161618 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
[data-theme="light"] .cs-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F0F0F1 0%, #E6E6E8 50%, #F0F0F1 100%);
}
.cs-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,123,248,.15) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.phones      { position: relative; width: 260px; height: 360px; }
.ph {
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px; height: 280px;
  background: #08080A;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.ph::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px; height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.ph1 { left: 0;  top: 40px; transform: rotate(-9deg); z-index: 1; }
.ph2 { right: 0; top: 0;    transform: rotate(7deg);  z-index: 3; }
.ph3 { left: 55px; top: 55px; transform: rotate(-1deg); z-index: 2; }
.ps  { position: absolute; inset: 0; padding: 24px 12px 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }

/* Phone screen fills — Dashboard */
.pd   { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1D1D20 0%, #161618 100%); }
.pd-lbl { font-size: 4.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.pd-amt { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 20px; color: #ECF0FF; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.pd-sub { font-size: 4.5px; color: rgba(74,222,128,.7); }
.pd-bar { height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: 100px; overflow: hidden; margin: 5px 0; }
.pd-bar::after { content:''; display:block; height:100%; width:65%; background:linear-gradient(90deg,#5B7BF8,#8BA3FF); border-radius:100px; }
.pd-grid { flex:1; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; gap:3px; padding-top:8px; }
.pd-col  { flex:1; border-radius:2px 2px 0 0; background:rgba(91,123,248,.2); }
.pd-col.a { background: var(--accent); }
.pd-col:nth-child(1){height:40%}.pd-col:nth-child(2){height:65%}.pd-col:nth-child(3){height:50%}
.pd-col:nth-child(4){height:85%}.pd-col:nth-child(5){height:60%}.pd-col:nth-child(6){height:90%}.pd-col:nth-child(7){height:70%}
.pd-row  { display:flex; gap:4px; margin-top:4px; }
.pd-mini { flex:1; border-radius:5px; padding:4px; background:rgba(91,123,248,.06); border:1px solid rgba(91,123,248,.1); }
.pd-mini-l { font-size:3.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.pd-mini-v { font-size:6px; font-weight:500; }

/* Phone screen fills — Onboarding */
.po   { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #161618 0%, #0E0E10 100%); }
.po-ico { width:26px; height:26px; background:rgba(91,123,248,.2); border-radius:8px; margin:6px auto; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; }
.po-h   { font-size:8px; color:#ECF0FF; font-weight:500; text-align:center; }
.po-p   { font-size:4.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); text-align:center; line-height:1.6; }
.po-dots { display:flex; gap:4px; justify-content:center; margin-top:5px; }
.po-d   { width:12px; height:2.5px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:100px; }
.po-d.a { background:var(--accent); width:20px; }
.po-btn { margin-top:auto; background:var(--accent); border-radius:100px; padding:5px; text-align:center; font-size:5px; color:#fff; font-weight:500; }

/* Phone screen fills — Insights */
.pi   { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #161618 0%, #0E0E10 100%); }
.pi-h { font-size:8px; color:#ECF0FF; font-weight:500; }
.pi-s { font-size:4px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.pi-donut { width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; background:conic-gradient(#5B7BF8 0 180deg,#4ade80 180deg 270deg,rgba(255,255,255,.06) 270deg); margin:6px auto; position:relative; }
.pi-donut::after { content:''; position:absolute; inset:12px; background:#161618; border-radius:50%; }
.pi-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:3px; }
.pi-tag  { font-size:4px; padding:2px 5px; border-radius:100px; background:rgba(91,123,248,.15); color:#8BA3FF; }
.pi-tag.g { background:rgba(74,222,128,.12); color:#4ade80; }

/* CS Process strip */
.cs-process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.cs-proc-step { background: var(--card); padding: 24px 20px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.cs-proc-step:hover { background: var(--card-h); }
.cpn   { font-family: var(--font-m); font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.cpname { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cpd   { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.5; }

/* CS story accordion */
.cs-story        { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.cs-story-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.cs-story-toggle:hover  { color: var(--ink-1); }
.toggle-icon {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), background 0.2s;
}
.cs-story-toggle.open .toggle-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); background: var(--accent-dim); }
.cs-story-body { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.6s var(--ease-out); }
.cs-story-body.open { max-height: 2000px; }
.story-inner { padding: 40px 40px 48px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.story-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.story-body { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.75; }
.story-body p { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.story-body strong { color: var(--ink-1); font-weight: 500; }
.story-insight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.si-icon { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.875rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.si-text { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Work cards */
.work-grid   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 20px; }
.wcard {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, background 0.25s;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.wcard:hover { border-color: var(--border-s); background: var(--card-h); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.wcard-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px; right: 36px;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  transition: color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.wcard:hover .wcard-arrow    { color: var(--accent); transform: translate(3px,-3px); }
.wcard-domain  { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); font-family: var(--font-m); }
.wcard-title   { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-1); line-height: 1.2; max-width: 260px; }
.wcard-desc    { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.65; }
.wcard-tags    { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: auto; }
.wt { font-size: 0.62rem; padding: 4px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 100px; color: var(--ink-3); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.wcard-thumb   { height: 100px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.wt1           { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D1D20 0%, #161618 100%); }
.wt2           { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1D1D20 0%, #161618 100%); }
.wcard-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.01) 0, rgba(255,255,255,.01) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 12px);
}

/* ── Process ── */
#process  { background: var(--surface); }
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 64px;
}
.proc-step {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: background 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.proc-step:hover { background: var(--card); }
.proc-step::before {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px; right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 200;
  color: rgba(91,123,248,.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.proc-step:hover::before { color: rgba(91,123,248,.1); }
.proc-ico   { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.proc-num   { font-family: var(--font-m); font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.proc-title { font-size: 0.9375rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.proc-desc  { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-3); line-height: 1.65; }
.proc-tools { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 5px; margin-top: 16px; }
.ptool { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.07em; color: var(--accent); border: 1px solid var(--border-s); border-radius: 100px; padding: 3px 8px; }

/* ── Skills ── */
#skills       { background: var(--bg); }
.skills-grid  { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: 64px; margin-top: 64px; }
.skill-cat-lbl { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--font-m); }
.sbars  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.sbar   {}
.sbar-head   { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sbar-name   { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--ink-2); }
.sbar-pct    { font-size: 0.7rem; font-family: var(--font-m); color: var(--ink-3); }
.sbar-track  { height: 2px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 100px; overflow: hidden; }
.sbar-fill   { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-2)); border-radius: 100px; width: 0; transition: width 1.2s var(--ease-out); }
.skill-cat   { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.certs-list  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.cert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
}
.cert:hover  { border-color: var(--border-s); transform: translateX(4px); }
.cert-ico {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cert-n { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); }
.cert-s { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── Testimonials ── */
#testimonials  { background: var(--surface); }
.testi-grid    { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; margin-top: 64px; }
.tcard {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.tcard:hover { border-color: var(--border-s); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.tcard-stars  { display: flex; gap: 4px; color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.875rem; }
.tcard-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 200;
  color: rgba(91,123,248,.15);
  line-height: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: -10px;
}
.tcard-text   { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; }
.tcard-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.author-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 400;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name  { font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-1); }
.author-role  { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink-3); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── Contact ── */
#contact {
  background: var(--bg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 120px 56px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,123,248,.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-big {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 200;
  line-height: 0.97;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.contact-big em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent-2); }
.contact-desc   { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cd-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s;
}
.cd-item:hover   { border-color: var(--border-s); }
.cd-label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); font-family: var(--font-m); font-weight: 500; }
.cd-val   { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-1); font-weight: 400; }
.cd-avail { color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.875rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.avail-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: #4ade80; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(74,222,128,.5); animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* Contact form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-form     { padding: 40px; }
.cf-heading       { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cf-title { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-1); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cf-sub   { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--ink-3); }
.cf-row   { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.cf-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cf-label { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-3); font-family: var(--font-m); font-weight: 500; }
.cf-input {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.cf-input::placeholder { color: var(--ink-3); }
.cf-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(91,123,248,.12);
  background: var(--card-h);
}
.cf-input:valid:not(:placeholder-shown) { border-color: rgba(74,222,128,.4); }
.cf-select-wrap  { position: relative; }
.cf-select       { cursor: pointer; padding-right: 36px; }
.cf-select-arrow { position: absolute; right: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--ink-3); pointer-events: none; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.cf-textarea     { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; line-height: 1.6; }
.cf-char-count   { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--ink-3); text-align: right; margin-top: 4px; font-family: var(--font-m); }
.cf-error {
  background: rgba(248,113,113,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248,113,113,.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #f87171;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cf-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(91,123,248,.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cf-submit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.1) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.cf-submit:hover            { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(91,123,248,.4); }
.cf-submit:hover::before    { transform: translateX(100%); }
.cf-submit:active           { transform: translateY(0); }
.cf-submit:disabled         { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }
.cf-submit-icon             { font-size: 1.125rem; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.cf-submit:hover .cf-submit-icon { transform: translateX(4px); }
.cf-spinner {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}
.form-success { display: none; padding: 60px 40px; text-align: center; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.form-success.show { display: flex; }
.contact-form.hide { display: none; }
.fs-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: rgba(74,222,128,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: #4ade80;
  animation: popIn 0.5s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}
@keyframes popIn { from { transform: scale(0); } to { transform: scale(1); } }
.fs-title { font-family: var(--font-d); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink-1); }
.fs-body  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; }
.fs-btn {
  margin-top: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-b);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.fs-btn:hover { background: var(--accent-dim); border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET  ≤ 900px
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Hero */
  #hero                         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 100px 20px 60px; text-align: center; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-status                  { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .hero-ctas                    { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
  .hero-nums                    { justify-content: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-right                   { display: none; }

  /* About bento */
  .bento                        { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .bc-quote, .bc-ai, .bc-tools, .bc-philo { grid-column: span 2; }
  .bc-health, .bc-fin, .bc-ed, .bc-lead   { grid-column: span 1; }

  /* Logos */
  .logo-grid                    { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  /* Work */
  .work-top                     { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
  .work-sub                     { text-align: left; max-width: 100%; }
  .cs-main                      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-visual                    { min-height: 260px; }
  .cs-left                      { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .cs-metrics                   { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
  .cs-metric                    { flex: 1 1 calc(33% - 10px); min-width: 80px; }
  .cs-meta-row                  { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .cs-process                   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .story-inner                  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px 24px 36px; }
  .work-grid                    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wcard                        { padding: 28px 24px; }

  /* Process */
  .process-grid                 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .proc-step                    { padding: 28px 20px; }

  /* Skills */
  .skills-grid                  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testi-grid                   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tcard                        { padding: 28px 24px; }

  /* Contact */
  #contact                      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 80px 20px; }
  .contact-form                 { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .cf-row                       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — LARGE PHONE  ≤ 600px
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* Hero */
  #hero                         { padding: 88px 16px 48px; }
  .hero-name                    { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 10vw, 3.8rem); margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero-status                  { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .hero-tagline                 { font-size: 0.9375rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .hero-ctas                    { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; width: 100%; }
  .btn-p                        { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-nums                    { padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 36px; gap: 20px; }
  .num-big                      { font-size: 2rem; }

  /* About bento */
  .bento                        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .bc-quote, .bc-ai, .bc-tools, .bc-philo,
  .bc-health, .bc-fin, .bc-ed, .bc-lead  { grid-column: span 1; }
  .bento-cell                   { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .bento-quote-text             { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  /* Logos */
  .logo-grid                    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .logo-cell                    { padding: 20px 12px; }

  /* Work */
  .cs-left                      { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .cs-metrics                   { flex-direction: column; }
  .cs-metric                    { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .cs-process                   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cs-proc-step                 { padding: 18px 16px; }
  .cs-tag                       { font-size: 0.62rem; }
  .cs-title-main                { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .wcard                        { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .wcard-thumb                  { height: 80px; }
  .cs-story-toggle              { padding: 18px 20px; font-size: 0.8rem; }

  /* Process */
  .process-grid                 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .proc-step                    { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .proc-step::before            { font-size: 4rem; }

  /* Skills */
  .cert                         { padding: 14px 16px; }
  .cert-ico                     { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; }
  .cert-n                       { font-size: 0.78rem; }

  /* Testimonials */
  .tcard                        { padding: 24px 18px; }

  /* Contact */
  #contact                      { padding: 64px 16px; }
  .contact-big                  { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem); }
  .contact-form                 { padding: 24px 16px; }
  .cf-input                     { padding: 11px 14px; font-size: 0.875rem; }
  .cf-submit                    { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 0.875rem; }
  .cd-item                      { padding: 14px 16px; }
  .contact-details              { gap: 10px; }
  .form-success                 { padding: 40px 20px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL PHONE  ≤ 400px
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  #hero                         { padding: 80px 14px 40px; }
  .hero-name                    { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3rem); }
  .hero-status                  { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 6px 14px; }
  .status-text                  { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
  .hero-nums                    { gap: 16px; }
  .num-big                      { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  .num-label                    { font-size: 0.6rem; }

  .bento-cell                   { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .logo-grid                    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .cs-title-main                { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .cs-left                      { padding: 20px 14px; }
  .wcard                        { padding: 20px 14px; }

  .contact-form                 { padding: 20px 14px; }
  #contact                      { padding: 56px 14px; }
}

/* ── Hero Photo (real photo) ── */
/* FILE: assets/css/home.css — added after .photo-corner-br rule */
.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  /* Positioned to show face + upper body (photo is head-to-waist cropped) */
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.photo-box:hover .hero-photo {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
/* Remove the old SVG wrapper default flex alignment */
.photo-svg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ════ LinkedIn Recommendations Card ════ */
.li-card {
  margin-top: 56px;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.li-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-s);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.li-card-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.li-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.li-card-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.li-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.li-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.li-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(91,123,248,.3);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.li-card-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(91,123,248,.4);
}

/* Hero CTAs — wrap better with 3 buttons */
.hero-ctas { flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .li-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .li-card-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .li-card-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   PROSE BLOCKS (Skills section rewrite)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.prose-block {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.prose-block:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.prose-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.prose-body {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.prose-body strong {
  color: var(--ink-1);
  font-weight: 500;
}
/* "Now" pulse dot */
.now-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #4ade80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(74,222,128,.6);
  animation: blink 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   CAREER TIMELINE
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
#career {
  background: var(--bg);
}
.timeline {
  margin-top: 64px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 40px;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 9px;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--border-s) 30%, var(--border) 100%);
}
.tl-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.tl-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.tl-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  top: 24px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-s);
  z-index: 1;
}
.tl-current .tl-marker {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-dim);
}
.tl-current .tl-marker::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: pulseRing 2.5s ease-out infinite;
  opacity: 0;
}
@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}
.tl-edu .tl-marker {
  background: var(--card);
  border-color: var(--border-s);
  border-style: dashed;
}

.tl-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.2s;
}
.tl-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-s);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.tl-current .tl-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,123,248,.06), var(--card));
  border-color: var(--border-s);
}
.tl-when {
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.tl-current .tl-when::after {
  content: ' · NOW';
  color: #4ade80;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.tl-role {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.tl-where {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.tl-what {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Mobile timeline */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .timeline { padding-left: 28px; }
  .tl-marker { left: -28px; width: 14px; height: 14px; top: 22px; }
  .timeline::before { left: 7px; }
  .tl-card { padding: 20px 22px; }
  .tl-role { font-size: 1.1rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   SELECTED PROJECTS GRID
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.projects-header {
  margin-top: 96px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  padding-top: 56px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.projects-intro {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-s);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ── Project Card Hero ── */
.project-hero {
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card-h);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Real image variant */
.project-hero--img .project-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  display: block;
}
.project-card:hover .project-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Dark scrim so domain label is always readable over image */
.project-hero--img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.2) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Domain tag — overlaid on image */
.project-domain-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

/* Placeholder image slot — for cards without images yet */
.project-img-slot {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-3);
}
.project-img-slot[data-domain="health"]   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74,222,128,.06), var(--card-h)); }
.project-img-slot[data-domain="fintech"]  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,123,248,.08), var(--card-h)); }
.project-img-slot[data-domain="edtech"]   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(155,124,235,.06), var(--card-h)); }
.project-img-slot[data-domain="saas"]     { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(239,178,79,.06),  var(--card-h)); }
.project-img-slot[data-domain="banking"]  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(91,123,248,.06), var(--card-h)); }
.project-img-slot[data-domain="other"]    { background: var(--card-h); }
.project-img-slot[data-domain="hrtech"]   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(251,191,36,.06), var(--card-h)); }
.project-img-slot span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  color: var(--ink-3);
}

/* Domain label on placeholder cards */
.project-hero:not(.project-hero--img) .project-domain-overlay {
  background: var(--card);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--border-s);
}

.project-content {
  padding: 32px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-d);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  flex: 1;
}

.project-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.pm-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.pm-label {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-3);
  font-family: var(--font-m);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pm-value {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.pm-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--border);
}

.project-link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: gap 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: fit-content;
}
.project-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--accent-2);
}

/* Closing CTA */
.projects-cta {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.projects-cta-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}
.projects-cta-text a {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.projects-cta-text a:hover { color: var(--accent-2); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .projects-header { margin-top: 64px; padding-top: 40px; }
  .project-hero { height: 160px; padding: 24px; }
  .project-initial { font-size: 5rem; }
  .project-content { padding: 24px; gap: 14px; }
  .project-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .project-hero { height: 140px; padding: 20px; }
  .project-initial { font-size: 4.5rem; }
  .project-content { padding: 22px; }
  .project-meta { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
  .pm-divider { display: none; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURED CASE STUDY — Transition Divider
═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.featured-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 80px 0 48px;
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.featured-divider-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border), transparent);
}
.featured-divider-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 540px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.featured-divider-content .section-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.featured-divider-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.featured-divider-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-divider { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; margin: 56px 0 32px; padding: 24px 0; }
  .featured-divider-line { width: 60%; flex: none; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════
   WORD REVEAL — Section title animation
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.rv-word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  /* 0.35s base delay lets parent .rv fade-in first */
  transition:
    opacity   0.55s var(--ease-out) calc(0.35s + var(--wi) * 0.065s),
    transform 0.55s var(--ease-out) calc(0.35s + var(--wi) * 0.065s);
}
.section-title.words-revealed .rv-word {
  opacity:   1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Agni Design System card placeholder ── */
.project-img-slot[data-domain="agni"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217,119,6,.12), rgba(180,83,9,.06), var(--card-h));
  flex-direction: column;
}
.agni-swatch-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}
.agni-swatch {
  width: 32px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEARPAISA CARD — project grid token preview
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.project-img-slot[data-domain="clearpaisa"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30,77,73,.12), rgba(180,122,46,.08), var(--card-h));
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cp-card-tokens {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cp-tok {
  width: 36px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   LEADERSHIP SECTION
════════════════════════════════════════════ */
#leadership { padding: var(--section-py) var(--section-px); }

.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.lead-card {
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.lead-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-s);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lc-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--accent-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lc-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.lc-body {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── Lucide icon sizing ── */
.lc-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}
.cert-ico svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  fill: none;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ── Lucide in domain bento cells ── */
.domain-ico svg {
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--accent); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* ── Lucide in process step icons ── */
.proc-ico svg {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  stroke: var(--accent); fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* Work heading — REAL spanning effect */
.work-real {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.work-real-ghost {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ── Captcha checkbox ─────────────────────────────────── */
.cf-captcha {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cf-captcha-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.cf-captcha-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}
.cf-captcha-box {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-s);
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--card);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.cf-captcha-label input:checked + .cf-captcha-box {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.cf-captcha-label input:checked + .cf-captcha-box::after {
  content: '';
  width: 5px;
  height: 9px;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  border-top: none;
  border-left: none;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-1px);
  display: block;
}
.cf-captcha-text {
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}