/* =========================================================
   KESAVAN ARUMUGAM — PORTFOLIO
   Dark theme, inspired by the layout language of heynesh.com
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --bg:          #0A0A0B;   /* page background */
  --bg-alt:      #141417;   /* card / raised surface */
  --bg-raise:    #1D1E22;   /* hover / deeper raise */
  --text:        #F4F4F1;   /* primary text */
  --text-soft:   #C7C8CC;   /* secondary text */
  --text-muted:  #85868D;   /* tertiary / labels */
  --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  --border-soft: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --accent:      #D7FF4E;   /* acid lime — primary accent */
  --accent-ink:  #17210A;   /* text placed on accent background */
  --accent-2:    #FF7A45;   /* warm secondary accent */

  /* aliases kept so case-study pages (unchanged HTML) resolve correctly */
  --ink:         var(--text);
  --ink-soft:    var(--text-soft);
  --paper:       var(--bg);
  --paper-alt:   var(--bg-alt);
  --muted:       var(--text-muted);
  --line:        var(--border);
  --line-soft:   var(--border-soft);
  --signal:      var(--accent);
  --signal-ink:  var(--accent);
  --flag:        var(--accent-2);
  --flag-ink:    var(--accent-2);

  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'IBM Plex Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;

  --container: 1180px;
  --radius: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--bg); }
html, body{ max-width:100%; overflow-x:hidden; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; }

.wrap{
  max-width:var(--container);
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 24px;
}

:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}

/* ---------- Eyebrow / labels ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--accent);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  margin:0 0 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:"";
  width:7px; height:7px;
  background:var(--accent);
  border-radius:2px;
  display:inline-block;
}
.eyebrow.flag{ color:var(--accent-2); }
.eyebrow.flag::before{ background:var(--accent-2); }

/* ---------- Headings ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  margin:0;
  color:var(--text);
}
.h-display{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 5rem); line-height:1.0; font-weight:600; }
.h-section{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); line-height:1.1; }
.h-card{ font-size:1.3rem; }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; color:var(--text-soft); }
.lede{ font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--text-soft); max-width:680px; }

/* =========================================================
   NAV — full-screen overlay menu
   ========================================================= */
.site-nav{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:80;
}
.site-nav .wrap{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:88px;
}
.brand{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.02rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  color:var(--text);
  letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  background:rgba(20,20,23,0.75);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.brand-mark{
  width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--accent-ink); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; font-weight:700;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  overflow:hidden;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.brand-mark img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.brand:hover .brand-mark{ transform:rotate(-18deg) scale(1.08); }

.nav-toggle{
  position:relative; z-index:110;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  background:var(--accent); border:none; cursor:pointer;
  padding:11px 20px 11px 22px;
  border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--accent-ink);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:background .25s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); }
.nav-toggle .toggle-label{ white-space:nowrap; }
.nav-toggle .toggle-label::before{ content:"Menu"; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .toggle-label::before{ content:"Close"; }
.nav-toggle .burger-icon{ width:18px; height:12px; position:relative; display:inline-block; flex-shrink:0; }
.nav-toggle .burger-icon::before, .nav-toggle .burger-icon::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; height:2px; background:var(--accent-ink);
  transition:transform .3s ease, top .3s ease;
}
.nav-toggle .burger-icon::before{ top:0; }
.nav-toggle .burger-icon::after{ top:10px; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .burger-icon::before{ top:5px; transform:rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open .burger-icon::after{ top:5px; transform:rotate(-45deg); }

.nav-links{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:100;
  background:#050506;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  padding:0 8vw;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .45s ease;
  counter-reset:nav-count;
}
.nav-links.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; }
.nav-links::before{
  content:"Index";
  position:absolute; top:38px; left:8vw;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-muted);
}
.nav-links a{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 6.6vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight:600; line-height:1.1;
  color:rgba(244,244,241,0.32);
  padding:9px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition:color .25s ease, padding-left .25s ease, transform .5s ease, opacity .5s ease;
  transform:translateY(24px); opacity:0;
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:20px;
}
.nav-links.open a{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; }
.nav-links.open a:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.06s; }
.nav-links.open a:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.11s; }
.nav-links.open a:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.nav-links.open a:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.21s; }
.nav-links.open a:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.26s; }
.nav-links.open a:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.31s; }
.nav-links a::before{
  content:counter(nav-count, decimal-leading-zero);
  counter-increment:nav-count;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--accent);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a:focus-visible{ color:var(--text); padding-left:18px; }
.nav-links a.nav-cta{ color:var(--accent); }
.nav-links a.nav-cta::before{ color:var(--accent-2); }
.nav-links a.nav-cta:hover{ color:#E9FFA0; }

/* Floating bottom-left utility bar (email + socials) */
.util-bar{
  position:fixed; left:20px; bottom:20px; z-index:60;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  background:rgba(20,20,23,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-radius:999px;
  padding:8px 8px 8px 16px;
}
.util-email{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.76rem; color:var(--text-soft);
  background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:0;
}
.util-email:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
.util-social{
  width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--bg-raise); color:var(--text-soft);
  transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.util-social:hover{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); }
.util-social svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero{ position:relative; padding:20px 0 60px; overflow:hidden; }
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; top:-10%; right:-10%; width:60%; height:60%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(215,255,78,0.10), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-top{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(0,0.85fr); gap:48px; align-items:start;
  padding-top:36px;
}
.hero-kicker{
  display:inline-block;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--accent);
  background:rgba(215,255,78,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(215,255,78,0.25);
  padding:7px 14px; border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 5.6vw, 4.4rem); line-height:1.02; letter-spacing:-0.02em; }
.hero h1 .accent-text{ color:var(--accent); }
.hero-copy{ margin-top:26px; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:32px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.btn{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:0.85rem;
  padding:15px 26px;
  border-radius:999px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease;
  border:1px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); font-weight:600; }
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 26px -8px rgba(215,255,78,0.35); }
.btn-ghost{ background:transparent; border-color:var(--border); color:var(--text); }
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--text-soft); transform:translateY(-2px); }

.hero-stats{ display:flex; gap:40px; margin-top:44px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.stat .num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.9rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); }
.stat .label{ font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }

/* Rotating word marquee under hero copy */
.word-marquee{
  margin-top:40px; overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding:14px 0;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.word-marquee-track{
  display:flex; gap:14px; width:max-content;
  animation:marquee 22s linear infinite;
}
.word-marquee-track span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--text-muted);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.word-marquee-track span.dot{ color:var(--accent); }
@keyframes marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* Hero portrait — floating cutout, no boxed frame */
.hero-photo-wrap{ position:relative; padding-top:8px; }
.hero-photo-glow{
  position:absolute; top:6%; left:50%; width:110%; height:70%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(215,255,78,0.16), transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(6px);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
.hero-photo-frame{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  max-width:380px; margin:0 auto;
}
.hero-photo-frame img{
  width:100%; height:auto; display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
}
.floating-chip{
  position:absolute; z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--text);
  background:rgba(20,20,23,0.92); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:9px 14px; border-radius:999px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  max-width:calc(100% - 12px);
}
.floating-chip.chip-1{ top:2%; left:0; }
.floating-chip.chip-2{ bottom:14%; right:0; }
.floating-chip.chip-3{ top:38%; right:2%; }

/* =========================================================
   MARQUEE STRIP — companies
   ========================================================= */
.company-strip{
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  overflow:hidden; padding:22px 0;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}
.company-track{
  display:flex; gap:64px; width:max-content;
  animation:marquee 30s linear infinite;
}
.company-track span{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-muted); white-space:nowrap;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.company-track span::after{ content:"•"; color:var(--accent); font-size:1rem; margin-left:64px; }

/* =========================================================
   SECTION SHELLS
   ========================================================= */
section{ padding:100px 0; }
.section-alt{ background:var(--bg-alt); }
.section-dark{ background:#050506; }
.section-head{ max-width:680px; margin-bottom:52px; }
.section-head-row{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-bottom:52px;
}

/* ---------- About / Journey ---------- */
.about-intro{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:56px; }

.journey{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.journey-item{
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding:30px 0;
}
.journey-item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.journey-item summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:90px 1fr 90px; align-items:center; gap:24px;
}
.journey-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.journey-year{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; }
.journey-title{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:6px; }
.journey-teaser{ font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin:0; }
.journey-toggle{
  justify-self:end;
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--text-soft);
  transition:transform .3s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.journey-item[open] .journey-toggle{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); transform:rotate(45deg); border-color:var(--accent); }
.journey-body{ padding:20px 0 0 114px; max-width:680px; }
.journey-body p{ color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ---------- Capability cards ---------- */
.capability-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px;
}
.capability-card{
  padding:32px 28px; border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.capability-card:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); background:var(--bg-raise); }
.capability-num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:18px; display:block; }
.capability-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.capability-card p{ font-size:0.92rem; margin:0; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* ---------- Workshop ---------- */
.workshop-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
}
.workshop-photos{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:12px; }
.workshop-photos img{
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  width:100%; height:150px; object-fit:cover;
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.workshop-photos img:first-child{ grid-column:1/-1; height:220px; }

/* ---------- Projects — editorial index list ---------- */
.filter-bar{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:8px; }
.filter-btn{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem;
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid var(--border); background:transparent; color:var(--text-muted);
  cursor:pointer; transition:all .18s ease;
}
.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover{ background:var(--accent); color:var(--accent-ink); border-color:var(--accent); }

.project-grid{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  counter-reset:proj;
  border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  margin-top:32px;
}
.project-card{
  counter-increment:proj;
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:64px 1fr 150px 48px;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
  padding:28px 6px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition:background .25s ease, padding-left .25s ease;
}
.project-card::before{
  content:counter(proj, decimal-leading-zero);
  grid-column:1; grid-row:1;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--text-muted);
  transition:color .25s ease;
}
.project-card:hover{ background:var(--bg-alt); padding-left:16px; }
.project-card:hover::before{ color:var(--accent); }
.project-thumb{
  grid-column:3; grid-row:1;
  aspect-ratio:16/10; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--bg-raise);
  opacity:0; transform:translateX(16px) scale(0.94);
  transition:opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.project-card:hover .project-thumb{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0) scale(1); }
.project-thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.project-body{ grid-column:2; grid-row:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; min-width:0; }
.project-tag{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.7rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--accent);
  background:rgba(215,255,78,0.08);
  padding:3px 9px; border-radius:999px;
  width:fit-content;
}
.project-body h3{ font-size:clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.7rem); transition:transform .25s ease; }
.project-card:hover .project-body h3{ transform:translateX(6px); }
.project-body p{ font-size:0.92rem; margin-bottom:0; color:var(--text-muted); max-width:52ch; }
.project-link{
  grid-column:4; grid-row:1;
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--accent-ink); background:var(--accent); border:1px solid var(--accent);
  transition:background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .3s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.project-link svg{ width:16px; height:16px; }
.project-card:hover .project-link{ transform:rotate(45deg) scale(1.06); box-shadow:0 8px 20px -6px rgba(215,255,78,0.45); }
.project-card.is-pending .project-link{ color:var(--text-muted); background:transparent; border-style:dashed; border-color:var(--border); }
.project-card.is-pending:hover{ background:transparent; padding-left:6px; }
.project-card.is-pending:hover .project-link{ background:transparent; color:var(--text-muted); transform:none; box-shadow:none; }
.project-card.is-pending:hover .project-thumb{ opacity:.5; }

/* ---------- KPI band ---------- */
.kpi-band{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:56px; }
.kpi{
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 24px; background:var(--bg-alt);
}
.kpi .num{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:2.4rem; color:var(--accent); }
.kpi .label{ font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:6px; }

/* ---------- Work experience timeline ---------- */
.timeline{ display:grid; gap:0; }
.job-block{ padding:36px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); display:grid; grid-template-columns:260px 1fr; gap:32px; }
.job-block:first-child{ padding-top:0; }
.job-block:last-child{ border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0; }
.job-meta .role{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:6px; }
.job-meta .company{ font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--text-soft); font-weight:600; }
.job-meta .dates{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--accent); margin-top:8px; }
.job-bullets{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:10px; }
.job-bullets li{ font-size:0.96rem; color:var(--text-soft); padding-left:20px; position:relative; }
.job-bullets li::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--accent); }

/* ---------- Credentials grid ---------- */
.credentials-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:40px; }
.credential-card{ padding:26px; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.credential-card h4{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:16px; }
.credential-card ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:10px; }
.credential-card li{ font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--text-soft); }
.credential-card li strong{ color:var(--text); display:block; font-size:0.96rem; }
.tool-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:36px; }
.tool-pill{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--bg-alt); color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.faq-item{ border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.faq-item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.faq-item summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:24px;
  padding:26px 4px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:600;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq-icon{
  flex-shrink:0; width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative;
  transition:transform .3s ease, background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}
.faq-icon::before, .faq-icon::after{ content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--text-soft); transition:opacity .2s ease; }
.faq-icon::before{ width:12px; height:1.5px; }
.faq-icon::after{ width:1.5px; height:12px; }
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon{ background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); transform:rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::before, .faq-item[open] .faq-icon::after{ background:var(--accent-ink); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::after{ opacity:0; }
.faq-answer{ padding:0 4px 28px; max-width:760px; }
.faq-answer p{ margin:0; color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
.contact-list{ list-style:none; margin:24px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:14px; }
.contact-list a{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.95rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition:color .18s ease;
}
.contact-list a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.field label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-muted); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }
.field input, .field textarea{
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:13px 14px;
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:0.95rem;
  resize:vertical;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--accent); background:var(--bg-raise); }
.field textarea{ min-height:110px; }
.form-note{ font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:14px; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer{
  padding:36px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
}
footer p{ margin:0; font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-muted); }
footer .foot-links{ display:flex; gap:20px; }
footer .foot-links a{ font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-soft); }
footer .foot-links a:hover{ color:var(--text); }

/* =========================================================
   CASE STUDY PAGES
   ========================================================= */
.case-hero{ padding:56px 0 20px; }
.case-back{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-muted);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-bottom:30px;
}
.case-back:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.case-meta{
  display:flex; gap:44px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:36px 0 8px;
  padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.case-meta .k{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:8px; }
.case-meta .v{ font-size:0.98rem; color:var(--text); font-weight:500; }
.case-chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.case-chips span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.76rem; padding:6px 12px;
  border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-soft);
}

.case-block{ margin-bottom:88px; }
.case-block:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.case-block .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.case-block h2{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.case-lede{ font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--text-soft); max-width:700px; }

.insight-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:36px; }
.insight-card{ padding:26px; border-radius:var(--radius); background:var(--bg-alt); border:1px solid var(--border-soft); }
.insight-card .idx{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:14px; display:block; }
.insight-card h4{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.insight-card p{ font-size:0.92rem; margin:0; }

.case-image{ border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border); margin-top:32px; }
.case-image img{ width:100%; height:auto; }
.case-image figcaption{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-muted); padding:12px 4px 0; }

.takeaway{ background:var(--bg-raise); border:1px solid var(--border-soft); color:var(--text); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:44px; margin-top:20px; }
.takeaway p{ color:var(--text-soft); font-size:1.05rem; margin:0; }
.takeaway .eyebrow{ color:var(--accent); }

.case-nav{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding-top:36px; border-top:1px solid var(--border-soft); }

/* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
[data-reveal]{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
[data-reveal].is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ---------- Gallery case studies (graphic design) ---------- */
.gallery-hero-strip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:6px; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; margin-top:36px; }
.gallery-hero-strip img{ width:100%; height:220px; object-fit:cover; }
.gallery-section{ margin-bottom:60px; }
.gallery-section:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.gallery-section h3{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.82rem; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.12em; color:var(--accent); font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:20px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
}
.gallery-section h3::after{ content:""; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--border); }
.gallery-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap:14px; }
.gallery-grid img{
  width:100%; height:220px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  border:1px solid var(--border-soft); background:var(--bg-alt);
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.gallery-grid img:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 16px 28px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
.gallery-grid.wide img{ height:260px; }
.gallery-grid.tall img{ height:320px; object-fit:cover; }

/* ---- Signature: before/after compare slider (used on some case studies) ---- */
.compare{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3.1;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--bg-alt);
  user-select:none; touch-action:none;
}
.compare img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.compare .after{ clip-path: inset(0 0 0 50%); }
.compare-tag{
  position:absolute; top:14px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em;
  padding:6px 11px; border-radius:999px; color:var(--accent-ink);
  text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600;
}
.compare-tag.before-tag{ left:14px; background:var(--accent-2); }
.compare-tag.after-tag{ right:14px; background:var(--accent); }
.compare-handle{ position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:50%; width:0; transform:translateX(-50%); cursor:ew-resize; }
.compare-handle::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:-1px; width:2px; background:#fff; }
.compare-grip{
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.compare-grip svg{ width:18px; height:18px; }
.compare-caption{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:18px; text-align:center; }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-top{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr); gap:40px; }
  .hero-photo-frame{ max-width:320px; margin:0; }
  .hero-photo-wrap{ max-width:360px; margin:0; }
  .job-block{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px; }
  .credentials-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gallery-hero-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .capability-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .workshop-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .kpi-band{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .insight-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .journey-item summary{ grid-template-columns:60px 1fr 40px; }
  .journey-body{ padding-left:0; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .util-bar{ left:14px; bottom:14px; }
  .nav-links::before{ top:24px; left:6vw; }
  .nav-links{ padding:0 6vw; }
  section{ padding:64px 0; }
  .hero{ padding:16px 0 56px; overflow:hidden; }
  .hero-stats{ gap:24px; }
  .word-marquee-track span{ font-size:0.76rem; }
  .company-track span{ font-size:1rem; }
  .capability-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .project-card{
    grid-template-columns:32px 1fr 44px;
    gap:14px; padding:22px 4px;
  }
  .project-thumb{ display:none; }
  .project-link{ grid-column:3; width:40px; height:40px; }
  .project-link svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }
  .project-body{ grid-column:2; }
  .project-card::before{ font-size:0.75rem; }
  .kpi-band{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
  .case-meta{ gap:26px; }
  .takeaway{ padding:28px; }
  footer{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }

  /* Hero portrait: bigger and left-aligned on mobile, no overflow clipping */
  .hero-photo-wrap{ max-width:340px; margin:0; padding-top:24px; padding-bottom:24px; }
  .hero-photo-frame{ max-width:300px; margin:0; }

  .gallery-hero-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .gallery-hero-strip img{ height:150px; }
  .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap:10px; }
  .gallery-grid img{ height:150px; }
  .insight-grid{ gap:16px; }
  .hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 8vw, 2.8rem); }
  .h-section{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.1rem); }
}

@media (max-width: 420px){
  .btn{ padding:13px 20px; font-size:0.8rem; }
  .util-email{ display:none; }
  .hero-photo-wrap{ max-width:260px; margin:0; }
  .hero-photo-frame{ max-width:230px; margin:0; }
  .about-intro{ font-size:0.98rem; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WIDE / ULTRAWIDE DESKTOP — let text fill the container so
   the right margin matches the left margin, not just shrinks
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width: 1600px){
  .about-intro{ max-width:1100px; }
  .section-head{ max-width:1100px; }
}