/* ============================================================
   sujalhere — Creative Studio · Portfolio
   Design system: Vercel / Geist (neutral oklch, monochrome)
   Serif italic (Fraunces) reserved for the brand wordmark.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Tokens (Vercel theme, dark) ---------- */
:root {
  /* surfaces — neutral, no hue */
  --bg:        oklch(0.145 0 0);   /* #0a0a0a */
  --bg-soft:   oklch(0.165 0 0);
  --surface:   oklch(0.205 0 0);   /* card */
  --surface-2: oklch(0.245 0 0);
  --line:      oklch(1 0 0 / 0.10);
  --line-2:    oklch(1 0 0 / 0.18);

  /* ink */
  --ink:       oklch(0.985 0 0);   /* foreground, near-white */
  --ink-soft:  oklch(0.708 0 0);   /* muted-foreground */
  --ink-mute:  oklch(0.556 0 0);

  /* "accent" is monochrome in the Vercel system: pure foreground.
     Emphasis comes from the serif italic + weight, not colour. */
  --accent:    oklch(0.985 0 0);
  --accent-2:  oklch(0.708 0 0);
  --accent-ink:oklch(0.205 0 0);   /* dark text on white primary */
  --primary-hover: oklch(0.92 0 0);
  --ok:        #34d399;            /* status only (available dot) */

  /* type — Geist system, Fraunces for the wordmark */
  --display: "Geist", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --serif:   "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:    "Geist", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --mono:    "Geist Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  /* spacing / motion — wide cap + fluid gutters so content fills the screen */
  --maxw: 2000px;
  --gut: clamp(18px, 5vw, 112px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --radius: 10px;                  /* 0.625rem — Vercel radius */
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  * { animation-duration: .001ms !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; }
}
html { background: var(--bg); }
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, video, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }

/* global animated beams background (behind everything) */
#beams { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; filter: blur(8px); }

/* grain + vignette overlay */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .045; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding-inline: var(--gut); }
section { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute); font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6em;
}
.eyebrow::before { content:""; width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent); display:inline-block; }

.section-head { margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 76px); }
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
  letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: .98;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.section-head h2 em { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--accent); }
.section-head .lead { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 46ch; margin-top: 22px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

.pad { padding-block: clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6em;
  padding: 15px 26px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: -.01em;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s;
  border: 1px solid transparent; will-change: transform;
}
.btn .arr { transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-hover); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { border-color: var(--line-2); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }

/* ============================================================
   NAV
   ============================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 50;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px var(--gut);
  transition: padding .4s var(--ease), background .4s, border-color .4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  padding-block: 14px;
  background: rgba(11,11,12,.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
}
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 9px; letter-spacing: -.02em; font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1; }
/* wordmark: italic serif "sujal" + bold geist "here" */
.wm-ser { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }
.wm-bld { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.03em; margin-left: 0.05em; }
.brand small { color: var(--ink-mute); font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500; font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; align-self: center; }
.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nav-links a {
  padding: 9px 15px; border-radius: 100px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 500; transition: color .25s, background .25s;
}
.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover { color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
/* keep button colours on the nav CTA (out-specify .nav-links a) */
.nav-links a.btn-primary { color: var(--accent-ink); }
.nav-links a.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--primary-hover); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.nav-cta { margin-left: 8px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); }
.nav-toggle span { display:block; width: 18px; height: 1.6px; background: var(--ink); margin: 4px auto; transition: .3s; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO (minimal — editorial split + portrait)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-min { position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding-block: clamp(120px, 16vh, 190px) clamp(30px, 5vh, 60px); overflow: hidden; }
.mh { flex: 1 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: clamp(30px, 6vh, 64px); }
.mh-top { text-align: center; }

/* readable heading for SEO / screen readers; the visible words are decorative */
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

.mh-stage { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: clamp(8px, 2.5vw, 40px); }
.mh-words { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.045em; line-height: .86; font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 9vw, 8.5rem); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.mh-left  { text-align: right; align-items: flex-end; }
.mh-right { text-align: left;  align-items: flex-start; }
.mh-words .w { display: block; }
.mh-words .w.accent { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -.01em; }

.mh-photo { position: relative; width: clamp(190px, 30vw, 350px); aspect-ratio: 4/5; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.mh-ring { position: absolute; z-index: 0; width: clamp(240px, 38vw, 460px); height: clamp(240px, 38vw, 460px); border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), transparent 68%); }
.mh-photo .ph, .mh-photo img { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 16px; }
.mh-photo img { object-fit: cover; }
.mh-photo .ph { border: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface), var(--bg-soft)); display: grid; place-content: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--ink-mute); text-align: center; padding: 18px; }
.mh-photo .ph svg { margin: 0 auto; opacity: .5; }
.mh-photo .ph code { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .74rem; color: var(--ink-soft); background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 8px; }

.mh-foot { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .85rem; }
.mh-loc { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.mh-loc .pulse { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ok); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ok); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.mh-scroll { display: inline-flex; gap: 7px; align-items: center; transition: color .25s; }
.mh-scroll:hover { color: var(--ink); }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.35} }

/* marquee */
.marquee { border-block: 1px solid var(--line); padding-block: 22px; margin-top: clamp(50px,7vw,90px); overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 56px; width: max-content; animation: scroll-x 26s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-track span { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.6rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing: -.01em; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap: 56px; }
.marquee-track span::after { content:"✱"; color: var(--accent); font-size: .8em; }
@keyframes scroll-x { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============================================================
   WORK — websites
   ============================================================ */
.work-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(18px, 2.4vw, 30px); }
.proj {
  position: relative; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--surface); overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.proj:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.proj-shot {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-2), var(--bg-soft));
  display: grid; place-content: center;
}
.proj-shot .ph { color: var(--ink-mute); text-align:center; display:grid; gap:8px; font-size:.85rem; }
.proj-shot img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease-out); }
.proj:hover .proj-shot img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.proj-body { padding: 22px 24px 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.proj-top { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.proj-top h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.proj-top .go { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); display:grid; place-content:center; flex: none; transition: .35s var(--ease-out); }
.proj:hover .proj-top .go { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); transform: rotate(-45deg); }
.proj p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .96rem; }
.tags { display:flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.tag-chip { font-size: .74rem; letter-spacing: .02em; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.tag-chip.web { border-color: var(--line-2); color: var(--ink); }
.tag-chip.mo { border-color: var(--line-2); color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================================
   MOTION
   ============================================================ */
.motion { background: transparent; }
.motion-note {
  display:flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  border: 1px dashed var(--line-2); border-radius: 14px; padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 70ch; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .9rem;
}
.motion-note svg { flex: none; margin-top: 2px; color: var(--accent); }
.reel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px,2vw,24px); }
.vid {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 9/16; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--surface-2), var(--bg-soft));
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s;
}
.vid:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.012); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.vid video, .vid img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; }
.vid .ph { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; display:grid; place-content:center; gap:14px; color: #fff; text-align:center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.12) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.05) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 100%); }
.vid .play { width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); color:#fff; display:grid; place-content:center; margin: 0 auto; transition: .35s; background: rgba(0,0,0,.25); backdrop-filter: blur(2px); }
.vid:hover .play { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--accent-ink); transform: scale(1.08); }
.vid .vlabel { position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:14px; right:14px; z-index:2; font-size:.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); display:flex; justify-content: space-between; }
.vid .vlabel b { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(32px,5vw,72px); align-items:center; }
.about-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.1; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 55%), linear-gradient(180deg,var(--surface),var(--bg-soft));
  position: relative; display:grid; place-content:center;
}
.about-photo .ph { text-align:center; color: var(--ink-mute); display:grid; gap:10px; }
.about-photo img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.about-copy p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-copy p b { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.about-quote {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem);
  line-height: 1.3; color: var(--ink); margin: 30px 0; padding-left: 22px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
}
.about-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 14px 28px; margin-top: 30px; }
.about-list .it { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.about-list .it svg { color: var(--accent); flex:none; margin-top:3px; }

/* ============================================================
   SKILLS
   ============================================================ */
.skill-cols { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: clamp(16px,2vw,24px); }
.skill-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; background: var(--surface); transition: border-color .4s, transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.skill-card:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.skill-card h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.skill-card h3 .ic { width: 34px; height:34px; border-radius:8px; display:grid; place-content:center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.skill-row { display:flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items:center; padding: 11px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); font-size:.92rem; }
.skill-row:first-of-type { border-top: none; }
.skill-row span { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.skill-row .lvl { font-size:.74rem; color: var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing:.04em; }
.chips { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; }
.chips .c { font-size:.84rem; padding:8px 13px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); color: var(--ink-soft); transition:.3s; }
.chips .c:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================================
   CERTS
   ============================================================ */
.cert-head { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; margin-bottom: 30px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.cert-badge { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:14px; padding:14px 20px; background: var(--surface); }
.cert-badge .g { font-family: var(--display); font-weight:600; }
.cert-badge .g span { display:block; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-mute); font-weight:500; }
.cert-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.cert {
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:18px; background: var(--surface);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; transition: border-color .35s, transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}
.cert:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cert .num { font-family: var(--display); font-size:.78rem; color: var(--accent); letter-spacing:.08em; }
.cert h4 { font-size:.98rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em; line-height:1.25; }
.cert .date { font-size:.8rem; color: var(--ink-mute); margin-top:auto; }
.cert a.verify { font-size:.82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; transition:.25s; }
.cert a.verify:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.lead-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:30px; }
.lead-card { border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:22px; background: var(--surface); }
.lead-card h4 { font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:6px; }
.lead-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:.9rem; }

/* education */
.edu-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top: 30px; }
.edu { border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:22px 24px; background: var(--surface); }
.edu .yr { font-size:.8rem; color: var(--accent); font-family:var(--display); letter-spacing:.05em; }
.edu h4 { font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:600; margin:8px 0 4px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.edu p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size:.92rem; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT / FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.contact { text-align:center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
/* WebGL plasma backdrop for the closing CTA */
.bg-shader {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; display: block;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1.4s var(--ease-out);
  /* fade the top/bottom so it blends into neighbouring sections */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 22%, #000 80%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 22%, #000 80%, transparent 100%);
}
.bg-shader.is-on { opacity: 0.45; }
/* dark radial scrim over the centre so the headline stays crisp */
.contact::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(58% 62% at 50% 48%, rgba(10,10,11,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,10,11,0.55) 42%, rgba(10,10,11,0) 76%);
}
.contact > *:not(.bg-shader) { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact h2 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.04em; line-height:.95;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 9vw, 7rem);
}
.contact h2 em { font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; color: var(--accent); }
.contact .lead { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 50ch; margin: 26px auto 0; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.contact-mail {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-top: 40px;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.1rem,3vw,1.9rem); font-weight:500; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding-bottom: 8px; transition: border-color .3s, color .3s;
}
.contact-mail:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); }
.socials { display:flex; gap: 14px; justify-content:center; margin-top: 40px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.socials a { padding: 11px 20px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); font-size:.9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); transition:.3s; display:inline-flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
.socials a:hover { border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: clamp(60px,8vw,100px); padding-block: 36px; }
.footer-in { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; color: var(--ink-mute); font-size:.86rem; }
.to-top { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; transition:.3s; }
.to-top:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================================
   INTRO — logo reveal (port of TextEffect 'blur' per-char)
   ============================================================ */
.intro {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.intro.is-leaving { animation: introOut .85s var(--ease) forwards; }
.intro-logo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: clamp(14px, 2vw, 22px); padding: 24px; }
.intro-wm { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 11vw, 6rem); letter-spacing: -.03em; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap; }
.intro-wm .wm-ser { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }
.intro-wm .wm-bld { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.04em; margin-left: 0.06em; }
.intro-tag {
  font-family: var(--display); text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: clamp(.66rem, 1.8vw, .86rem); letter-spacing: .42em; padding-left: .42em;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* per-character unit (built by JS) */
.ch {
  display: inline-block; white-space: pre;
  opacity: 0; filter: blur(12px); transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .55s var(--ease-out), filter .55s var(--ease-out), transform .55s var(--ease-out);
}
.ch.show { opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); transform: none; }
@keyframes introOut { to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; filter: blur(10px); transform: scale(1.02); } }
/* lock scroll while intro is up */
html.intro-lock, html.intro-lock body { overflow: hidden; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ch { opacity: 1; filter: none; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATION
   ============================================================ */
/* Progressive enhancement: content is visible by default. Only when JS is
   active (html.js) do we hide-then-reveal, so a JS/IO failure can never leave
   the page blank. */
.js [data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.js [data-reveal].in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.js [data-reveal][data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .08s; }
.js [data-reveal][data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .16s; }
.js [data-reveal][data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
.js [data-reveal][data-delay="4"] { transition-delay: .32s; }

/* hero minimal — word-stagger + photo scale (override the generic reveal) */
.js .mh-words[data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }   /* container stays put; the words animate */
.js .mh-words .w { opacity: 0; filter: blur(8px); transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .6s var(--ease-out), filter .6s var(--ease-out), transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.js .mh-words[data-reveal].in .w { opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); transform: none; }
.js .mh-left[data-reveal].in  .w:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .05s; }
.js .mh-left[data-reveal].in  .w:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .15s; }
.js .mh-right[data-reveal].in .w:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .28s; }
.js .mh-right[data-reveal].in .w:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .40s; }
.js .mh-photo[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.92) translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .9s var(--ease-out), transform .9s var(--ease-out); transition-delay: .12s; }
.js .mh-photo[data-reveal].in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* cursor */
.cursor-dot { position: fixed; top:0; left:0; width: 7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--accent); pointer-events:none; z-index:999; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); transition: transform .12s ease; mix-blend-mode: difference; }
.cursor-ring { position: fixed; top:0; left:0; width: 38px; height:38px; border:1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:999; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); transition: transform .25s var(--ease-out), width .25s, height .25s, border-color .25s; }
.cursor-ring.hover { width: 60px; height:60px; border-color: var(--accent); }
@media (hover: none) { .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display:none; } }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */

/* keep huge screens from feeling sparse: cap the very largest type a touch */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 8rem); }
}

/* tablets / small laptops — layout reflows before the nav crowds */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portrait { max-width: 460px; order: -1; aspect-ratio: 16/13; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-photo { max-width: 480px; }
  .cert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .skill-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reel { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
}

/* collapse the nav to a menu early — six links + CTA don't fit narrow */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display:none; }
  .nav-toggle { display:block; }
  .nav.open { background: rgba(10,10,11,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(140%); }
  .nav.open .nav-links {
    display:flex; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch;
    background: rgba(10,10,11,.98); backdrop-filter: blur(18px); padding: 12px var(--gut) 22px; gap:2px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links a { padding: 14px 14px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav.open .nav-cta { margin: 10px 0 0; justify-content:center; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reel { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .about-list, .edu-grid, .lead-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cert-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-meta { gap: 22px 28px; }
  .footer-in { justify-content:center; text-align:center; gap:10px; }
}

/* phones */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .pad { padding-block: clamp(64px, 16vw, 96px); }
  .hero { padding-top: clamp(112px, 26vw, 150px); }
  .reel { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 340px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .portrait, .about-photo { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-actions { gap: 10px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-meta .m b { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .contact-mail { font-size: clamp(1rem, 6vw, 1.4rem); word-break: break-word; }
  .section-head .lead, .contact .lead { font-size: 1rem; }
  .marquee-track { gap: 38px; }
  .marquee-track span { gap: 38px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

/* hero minimal — stack the split composition on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .mh-stage { grid-template-columns: 1fr; justify-items: center; gap: clamp(16px, 5vw, 28px); }
  .mh-left, .mh-right { text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .mh-words { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 13vw, 4.8rem); line-height: .92; }
  .mh-photo { width: clamp(200px, 60vw, 300px); }
  .mh-foot { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; text-align: center; }
}

/* very small / older devices — guard against any overflow */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .mh-words { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 14vw, 3rem); }
  .nav { padding-inline: 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CAROUSEL (projects + motion reel)
   ============================================================ */
.carousel { position: relative; }
.carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%; max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -ms-overflow-style: none; scrollbar-width: none;
  cursor: grab;
}
.carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.carousel-viewport.dragging { cursor: grabbing; scroll-behavior: auto; scroll-snap-type: none; }
.carousel-viewport.dragging a { pointer-events: none; }
.carousel-track { display: flex; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 26px); width: max-content; padding-block: 6px; }
.carousel-track .slide { scroll-snap-align: start; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.carousel-track .proj.slide { width: clamp(290px, 42vw, 460px); }
.carousel-reel .carousel-track .vid.slide { width: clamp(210px, 24vw, 280px); }

.carousel-ctrl { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; margin-top: 26px; }
.carousel-progress { position: relative; flex: 1; height: 2px; background: var(--line); border-radius: 2px; overflow: hidden; }
.carousel-progress span { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 18%; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; transition: width .15s linear, transform .15s linear; }
.carousel-hint { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--ink-mute); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; letter-spacing: .02em; }
.carousel-hint .drag-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink-soft); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.carousel-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.cbtn { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-content: center; transition: background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s, opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease-out); }
.cbtn:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--ink); color: var(--accent-ink); border-color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.cbtn:disabled { opacity: .32; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* ============================================================
   FOCUS RAIL — 3D coverflow (motion section)
   ============================================================ */
.focusrail {
  position: relative; width: 100%; min-height: 600px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; outline: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.fr-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; filter: blur(46px) saturate(1.5); opacity: .32; transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out); transform: scale(1.1); }
.fr-bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg) 4%, rgba(10,10,11,.4) 45%, transparent 100%); }
.fr-stage { position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; perspective: 1200px; padding: 36px 8px 8px; }
.fr-track { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: clamp(320px, 42vw, 400px); transform-style: preserve-3d; }
.fr-card {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: clamp(180px, 21vw, 264px); aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease-out), opacity .55s var(--ease-out), filter .55s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter; cursor: grab; user-select: none;
}
.fr-card img, .fr-card video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; pointer-events: none; -webkit-user-drag: none; display: block; }
.fr-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,.15)); pointer-events: none; }
.fr-card.is-center { box-shadow: 0 36px 80px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.fr-play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; z-index: 3; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-content: center; color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); background: rgba(0,0,0,.28); backdrop-filter: blur(2px); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s, transform .3s; pointer-events: none; }
.fr-card.is-center .fr-play { opacity: 1; }
.fr-card.is-center:hover .fr-play { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08); }

.fr-info { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 8px clamp(18px,3vw,34px) clamp(22px,3vw,32px); }
.fr-text { min-height: 96px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 8px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); transition: opacity .35s var(--ease-out), transform .35s var(--ease-out); }
.fr-text.show { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.fr-meta { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.fr-title { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.fr-desc { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 46ch; font-size: .96rem; }
.fr-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.fr-sound { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; height: 44px; padding: 0 17px 0 13px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: rgba(20,20,22,.62); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); color: var(--ink-soft); transition: background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s; }
.fr-sound:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.fr-sound .ic-sound { display: none; }
.fr-sound.on .ic-muted { display: none; }
.fr-sound.on .ic-sound { display: block; }
.fr-sound.on { color: var(--ink); }
.fr-sound-label { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; }
.fr-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; background: rgba(20,20,22,.62); border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 100px; padding: 6px; backdrop-filter: blur(12px); }
.fr-controls button { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-content: center; color: var(--ink-soft); transition: background .25s, color .25s, transform .15s; }
.fr-controls button:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: var(--ink); }
.fr-controls button:active { transform: scale(.92); }
.fr-count { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ink-mute); min-width: 54px; text-align: center; }
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .focusrail { min-height: 520px; }
  .fr-card { width: clamp(160px, 52vw, 220px); }
  .fr-info { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .fr-text { align-items: center; text-align: center; min-height: 110px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CAPABILITIES (tools + methods + strengths)
   ============================================================ */
.cap-label { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-mute); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cap-tools { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(14px, 1.6vw, 22px); }
.tool {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 24px clamp(18px,2vw,28px);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface);
  transition: border-color .4s, transform .5s var(--ease-out), background .4s;
}
.tool:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); transform: translateY(-3px); background: var(--surface-2); }
.tool-ic { flex: none; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 13px; display: grid; place-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); color: var(--ink); background: rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.tool-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.tool-name { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.18rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tool-tag { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-mute); font-weight: 600; }
.tool-meta p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .92rem; margin: 8px 0 16px; }
.bar { height: 4px; border-radius: 4px; background: var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.bar span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-soft), var(--ink)); }

.cap-bottom { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px); margin-top: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px); align-items: stretch; }
.cap-methods, .cap-strengths { min-width: 0; }
.cap-methods { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface); padding: 26px clamp(18px,2vw,28px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.cap-methods .cap-label { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.method-marquee { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex: 1; overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }
.method-track { display: flex; gap: 12px; width: max-content; animation: scroll-x 38s linear infinite; }
.method-track.rev { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 46s; }
.method-marquee:hover .method-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.method-track .m { white-space: nowrap; font-size: .86rem; padding: 9px 15px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); color: var(--ink-soft); background: var(--bg-soft); }
.cap-strengths { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(14px,1.6vw,18px); }
.strength { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface); padding: 22px clamp(18px,2vw,26px); transition: border-color .4s, transform .5s var(--ease-out); flex: 1; }
.strength:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); transform: translateX(4px); }
.strength svg { color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.strength h4 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.strength p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS (X / Twitter style cards)
   ============================================================ */
.tweets { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 24px); }
.tweet {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface);
  padding: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color .4s, transform .5s var(--ease-out), background .4s;
}
.tweet:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); transform: translateY(-4px); background: var(--surface-2); }
.tweet-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.tw-av { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex: none; background: var(--surface-2); }
.tw-id { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.25; min-width: 0; flex: 1; }
.tw-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.tw-verified { width: 16px; height: 16px; flex: none; }
.tw-handle { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.tw-x { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--ink); flex: none; margin-left: auto; }
.tw-body { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink); }
.tw-body a { color: #1d9bf0; }
.tw-body a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.tw-foot { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-mute); padding-top: 4px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   TIMELINE (credentials)
   ============================================================ */
.timeline { list-style: none; position: relative; max-width: 880px; margin-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 56px); }
.tl-item { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 28px 1fr; gap: clamp(18px, 3vw, 34px); padding-bottom: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px); }
.tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tl-rail { position: relative; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.tl-rail::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 6px; bottom: -6px; width: 1px; background: var(--line-2); }
.tl-item:last-child .tl-rail::before { display: none; }
.tl-dot { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-top: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg); border: 2px solid var(--ink-mute); transition: border-color .4s, box-shadow .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.tl-item.in .tl-dot { border-color: var(--ink); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.tl-card { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface); padding: clamp(20px,2.4vw,30px); transition: border-color .4s, transform .5s var(--ease-out); }
.tl-card:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.tl-card.is-feature { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--surface-2), var(--surface)); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.tl-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tl-kind { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-mute); padding: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2); border-radius: 100px; }
.tl-kind.accent { color: var(--accent-ink); background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.tl-year { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .8rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.tl-card h4 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.02em; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tl-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .98rem; max-width: 62ch; }
.tl-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.tl-tags span { font-size: .74rem; padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 100px; border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.tl-verify { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding-bottom: 4px; transition: border-color .3s; }
.tl-verify:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER (rich)
   ============================================================ */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: clamp(60px,8vw,120px); padding-block: clamp(54px, 8vw, 96px) 32px; }
.foot-cta { padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px); }
.foot-cta .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.foot-big { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1.02; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 5.4rem); color: var(--ink); }
.foot-big-row { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .25em; }
.foot-big em { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; }
.foot-arrow { transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.foot-big:hover .foot-arrow { transform: translateX(.18em); }
.foot-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr .8fr .8fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(28px, 3vw, 48px); padding-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
.foot-brand .brand { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.foot-brand p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .95rem; max-width: 36ch; }
.foot-status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: .85rem; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.foot-status .pulse { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ok); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ok); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.foot-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.foot-h { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-mute); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.foot-col a { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: .95rem; width: fit-content; transition: color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease-out); }
.foot-col a:hover { color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(3px); }
.foot-say .foot-mail { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.01em; word-break: break-word; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2); padding-bottom: 4px; }
.foot-say .foot-mail:hover { border-color: var(--ink); transform: none; }
.foot-say p { color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.foot-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: .84rem; }
.to-top { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: color .3s; }
.to-top:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================================
   NEW-COMPONENT RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cap-tools { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cap-bottom { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tweets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 540px; margin-inline: auto; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .foot-brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .carousel-track .proj.slide { width: min(80vw, 320px); }
  .carousel-reel .carousel-track .vid.slide { width: min(58vw, 240px); }
  .carousel-hint { display: none; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .foot-bottom { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .tl-item { grid-template-columns: 20px 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .tl-head { gap: 8px; }
}

/* reveal hooks for the new bits (override generic transform where needed) */
.js .tool[data-reveal].in .bar span,
.js .strength[data-reveal].in { /* placeholder to keep specificity grouping */ }
.js .bar span { transition: width 1.2s var(--ease-out) .15s; }
.js .tool[data-reveal].in .bar span { width: var(--lvl); }

/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE WORK PATHS (2 animated cards) + SUB-PAGE HEADERS
   ============================================================ */
.paths { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 28px); }
.path {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--surface);
  transition: border-color .45s, transform .55s var(--ease-out), background .45s;
}
.path:hover { border-color: var(--line-2); transform: translateY(-6px); background: var(--surface-2); }
.path-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface-2); }
.path-media img, .path-media video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
.path:hover .path-media img, .path:hover .path-media video { transform: scale(1.06); }
.path-media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(10,10,11,.55)); pointer-events: none; }
.path-body { padding: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 34px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.path-num { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.path-body h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.path-body p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 1rem; }
.path-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
.path-cta svg { transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.path:hover .path-cta svg { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* sub-page header + back link */
.subhead { padding-top: clamp(128px, 16vh, 200px); }
.back-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--ink-soft); transition: color .25s, transform .3s var(--ease-out); }
.back-link:hover { color: var(--ink); transform: translateX(-3px); }
.page-cross { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px); }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}