/* =====================================================================
   AKHIL RAJ — CINEMATIC PORTFOLIO
   01 · TOKENS & RESET
   ===================================================================== */

:root{
  /* ---- base ---- */
  --void:#000000;
  --ink:#050505;
  --ink-2:#0a0a0c;
  --charcoal:#101014;
  --charcoal-2:#16161b;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  --line-2:rgba(255,255,255,.16);

  /* ---- text ---- */
  --fg:#F2F2F4;
  --fg-2:rgba(242,242,244,.72);
  --fg-3:rgba(242,242,244,.46);
  --fg-4:rgba(242,242,244,.26);

  /* ---- accents ---- */
  --gold:#E8B45A;
  --gold-deep:#B9852F;
  --blue:#35D0FF;
  --violet:#A96CFF;
  --magenta:#FF4D8D;
  --hot:#FF006E;
  --ice:#00D4FF;
  --sun:#FFD700;
  --cyan:#4FE0C2;
  --amber:#FF9B3D;
  --green:#7BE04A;

  /* ---- active section accent (animated) ---- */
  --accent:#E8B45A;
  --accent-soft:rgba(232,180,90,.16);
  --accent-glow:rgba(232,180,90,.42);

  /* ---- type ---- */
  --f-display:'Syne','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --f-body:'Sora','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --f-mono:'JetBrains Mono','SFMono-Regular',Consolas,monospace;
  --f-script:'Caveat','Segoe Script',cursive;
  --f-serif:'Instrument Serif',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
  --f-tech:'Space Grotesk','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;
  --f-impact:'Bebas Neue','Arial Narrow',Impact,sans-serif;

  /* ---- rhythm ---- */
  --pad-x:clamp(1.25rem,5vw,6rem);
  --sec-y:clamp(6rem,13vh,11rem);
  --radius:20px;
  --radius-lg:28px;

  /* ---- motion ---- */
  --e-out:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --e-io:cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1);
  --e-soft:cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);

  --nav-h:76px;
  --maxw:1440px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
*{margin:0;padding:0;}

html{
  -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;
  scroll-behavior:auto;      /* Lenis handles it */
}

body{
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--fg);
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  font-size:clamp(.95rem,.55vw + .82rem,1.05rem);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-weight:300;
  letter-spacing:.005em;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}

body.is-locked{overflow:hidden;height:100vh;}

img,video,canvas,svg{display:block;max-width:100%;}
img{height:auto;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
button,input,textarea,select{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:none;}
button{cursor:pointer;}
ul,ol{list-style:none;}
::selection{background:var(--accent);color:#000;}

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

.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;
}

.skip-link{
  position:fixed;top:-100px;left:1rem;z-index:9999;
  background:var(--accent);color:#000;padding:.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;
  transition:top .25s var(--e-out);
}
.skip-link:focus{top:1rem;}

/* =====================================================================
   02 · TYPOGRAPHY PRIMITIVES
   ===================================================================== */

.display{
  font-family:var(--f-display);
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:.88;
  letter-spacing:-.035em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.h-xl{font-size:clamp(3.2rem,12vw,10.5rem);}
.h-lg{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,7.2vw,6rem);}
.h-md{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.4vw,3.6rem);}
.h-sm{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;}

.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);
  font-size:.66rem;
  letter-spacing:.42em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fg-3);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;
  font-weight:400;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:'';width:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),transparent);
  flex:none;
}
.eyebrow .idx{color:var(--accent);}

.lead{
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.05vw + .78rem,1.28rem);
  line-height:1.62;
  color:var(--fg-2);
  font-weight:300;
}

.script{
  font-family:var(--f-script);
  font-weight:500;
  text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:0;
}

.mono{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;}

.grad-text{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,#fff 8%,var(--accent) 52%,#fff 96%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION VOICES
   Each section gets its own typographic treatment rather than one
   uppercase display face repeated eight times.
   --------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Editorial — About, Experience, Awards, Creative captions.
   Serif, mixed case, generous. The quiet, written half of the site. */
.editorial{
  font-family:var(--f-serif);
  font-weight:400;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,4rem);
  line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:-.012em;
  text-transform:none;
  color:var(--fg);
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.editorial em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--accent);
}
.editorial.sm{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.1;}
.editorial.gold{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,#FFF3DC 6%,#E8B45A 44%,#B9852F 66%,#FFE9C0 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}
.editorial.gold em{-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;}

/* Technical — Skills. Grotesk, uppercase, engineered spacing. */
.tech-head{
  font-family:var(--f-tech);
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,3.3rem);
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.018em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fg);
}
.tech-head.sm{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.9vw,1.6rem);letter-spacing:.01em;}
.eyebrow.tech{font-family:var(--f-tech);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.34em;font-size:.62rem;}

/* Impact — Projects and the three worlds. Condensed, enormous, loud.
   The one place the type is allowed to shout. */
.impact{
  font-family:var(--f-impact);
  font-weight:400;
  /* sized for the condensed face, with headroom for a wider fallback */
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4.8rem);
  line-height:.94;
  letter-spacing:.014em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fg);
  text-wrap:balance;
}

/* char / line reveal */
.split-line{display:block;overflow:hidden;}
.split-line > span{display:block;will-change:transform;}
.char{display:inline-block;will-change:transform,opacity;}

/* =====================================================================
   03 · LAYOUT
   ===================================================================== */

.shell{width:100%;max-width:var(--maxw);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--pad-x);}

section[data-section]{
  position:relative;
  padding-block:var(--sec-y);
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.sec-head{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.4rem;
  margin-bottom:clamp(2.75rem,6vw,5rem);
  max-width:62ch;
}

/* atmospheric layers shared by every section */
.atmos{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;}
.atmos canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;}

.grain{
  position:absolute;inset:-120%;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.032;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='220' height='220'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.82' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation:grainshift 7s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainshift{
  0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0)}
  16%{transform:translate(-3%,-2%)}
  33%{transform:translate(2%,-4%)}
  50%{transform:translate(-2%,3%)}
  66%{transform:translate(3%,2%)}
  83%{transform:translate(-4%,-1%)}
}

.vignette{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 90% at 50% 45%,transparent 32%,rgba(0,0,0,.62) 88%);
}

/* the seam between two sections — never a hard cut */
.seam{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:clamp(90px,14vh,190px);
  z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
}
.seam.top{top:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--seam-from,var(--ink)) 0%,transparent 100%);}
.seam.bottom{bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,var(--seam-to,var(--ink)) 0%,transparent 100%);}

/* =====================================================================
   04 · BUTTONS
   ===================================================================== */

.btn{
  position:relative;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.7rem;
  padding:1.05rem 2.1rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;
  border-radius:999px;
  overflow:hidden;
  isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .5s var(--e-out),color .4s ease,border-color .4s ease,box-shadow .5s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn .lbl{position:relative;z-index:2;display:block;}
.btn svg{position:relative;z-index:2;width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .5s var(--e-out);}

.btn::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;border-radius:inherit;
  transform:translateY(101%);
  transition:transform .62s var(--e-out);
}

.btn-primary{
  background:var(--accent);
  color:#050505;
  font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--accent-glow);
}
.btn-primary::before{background:#fff;}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 44px -10px var(--accent-glow);}
.btn-primary:hover::before{transform:translateY(0);}
.btn-primary:hover svg{transform:translate(4px,-4px);}

.btn-ghost{
  border:1px solid var(--line-2);
  color:var(--fg);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.btn-ghost::before{background:var(--accent);}
.btn-ghost:hover{color:#050505;border-color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.btn-ghost:hover::before{transform:translateY(0);}
.btn-ghost:hover svg{transform:translate(4px,-4px);}

.btn-text{
  padding:.6rem 0;gap:.6rem;color:var(--fg-2);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-2);border-radius:0;
}
.btn-text:hover{color:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);}

.magnetic{will-change:transform;}

/* =====================================================================
   05 · CUSTOM CURSOR
   ===================================================================== */

.cursor,.cursor-ring{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:10000;pointer-events:none;
  border-radius:50%;
  mix-blend-mode:difference;
  opacity:0;
  will-change:transform;
}
.cursor{
  width:5px;height:5px;background:#fff;
  transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0);
  transition:opacity .3s ease,width .35s var(--e-out),height .35s var(--e-out);
}
.cursor-ring{
  width:26px;height:26px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0);
  transition:opacity .3s ease,width .45s var(--e-out),height .45s var(--e-out),
             border-color .35s ease,background-color .35s ease;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.cursor-ring .cur-label{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.44rem;letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;opacity:0;transform:scale(.6);
  transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .35s var(--e-out);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
html.cursor-ready .cursor,html.cursor-ready .cursor-ring{opacity:1;}
html.cursor-hidden .cursor,html.cursor-hidden .cursor-ring{opacity:0;}

html.cur-hover .cursor{width:0;height:0;}
html.cur-hover .cursor-ring{width:40px;height:40px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);border-color:transparent;}

html.cur-label .cursor{width:0;height:0;}
html.cur-label .cursor-ring{width:64px;height:64px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);border-color:transparent;mix-blend-mode:normal;}
html.cur-label .cursor-ring .cur-label{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);color:#000;}

@media (hover:none),(pointer:coarse){
  .cursor,.cursor-ring{display:none!important;}
}

.toast{
  position:fixed;left:50%;bottom:2rem;z-index:11000;
  transform:translate(-50%,20px);
  padding:.8rem 1.3rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(10,10,14,.92);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  box-shadow:0 22px 50px -22px rgba(0,0,0,1);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fg);
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .32s ease,transform .42s var(--e-out);
}
.toast.on{opacity:1;transform:translate(-50%,0);}

/* =====================================================================
   06 · SCROLL PROGRESS
   ===================================================================== */
.progress{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;z-index:900;pointer-events:none;
  background:transparent;
}
.progress i{
  display:block;height:100%;width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),#fff);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px var(--accent-glow);
  transition:background .8s ease;
}

/* =====================================================================
   07 · INTRO / OPENING EXPERIENCE
   ===================================================================== */

.intro{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2000;
  background:#000;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.intro[hidden]{display:none;}

.intro-video-wrap{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:#000;
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity 1.1s var(--e-soft);
}
.intro-video-wrap.on{opacity:1;}
.intro-video-wrap video{
  width:100%;height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;      /* never distort the source */
  background:#000;
}
/* On wide screens the 16:9 film fills the viewport edge-to-edge without
   distortion; narrow screens keep the letterbox so nothing is cropped away. */
@media (min-aspect-ratio:16/10){
  .intro-video-wrap video{object-fit:cover;}
}

/* particle title sequence */
.intro-stage{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
}
.intro-stage.on{opacity:1;}
#introCanvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;}

.intro-title{
  position:relative;z-index:3;text-align:center;
  padding-inline:1.5rem;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  max-width:min(96vw,1100px);
}

.ttl-hello{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--f-tech);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(.56rem,1.1vw,.68rem);
  letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(240,240,255,.55);
  margin-bottom:clamp(1rem,2.2vh,1.5rem);
  opacity:0;
}
.ttl-hello .dot{
  width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--hot);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--hot);
  animation:hotpulse 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes hotpulse{0%,100%{opacity:.5;transform:scale(.82)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.18)}}

.ttl-name{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,9vw,7rem);
  line-height:.96;letter-spacing:-.028em;text-transform:uppercase;
}
.ttl-row{display:block;padding-block:.03em;}
.ttl-in{display:block;color:#F0F0FF;will-change:transform,filter,opacity;}

/* the flowing pink → cyan → gold gradient, from the reference */
.ttl-in.grad{
  background:linear-gradient(270deg,var(--hot),var(--ice),var(--sun),var(--hot));
  background-size:300% 300%;
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent;
  animation:gradflow 5s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gradflow{0%{background-position:0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%}100%{background-position:0% 50%}}

/* roles type themselves in behind a live caret */
.ttl-roleline{
  /* inline flow, so "I'm a" stays on the same line as the typed text */
  display:block;text-align:center;
  margin-top:clamp(1.2rem,2.6vh,1.9rem);
  min-height:2.4em;
  max-width:min(92vw,900px);
  line-height:1.7;
}
.ttl-lead{
  display:inline;margin-right:.55rem;
  font-family:var(--f-body);font-weight:300;
  font-size:clamp(.8rem,1.5vw,1rem);
  color:rgba(240,240,255,.42);
  opacity:0;
}
.ttl-type{
  display:inline;
  font-family:var(--f-tech);font-weight:700;
  font-size:clamp(.66rem,1.7vw,1.02rem);
  letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--ice);
  text-shadow:0 0 26px rgba(0,212,255,.42);
  white-space:pre-wrap;
}
.ttl-caret{
  display:inline-block;width:2px;height:1.15em;
  background:var(--ice);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px var(--ice);
  vertical-align:-.18em;margin-left:.12em;
  opacity:0;
  animation:caretblink .85s step-end infinite;
}
.ttl-caret.rest{animation:caretblink 1.6s step-end infinite;}
@keyframes caretblink{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:0}}

.ttl-mark{
  display:block;margin-top:clamp(1.1rem,2.4vh,1.6rem);
  font-family:var(--f-script);
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.6vw,1.8rem);
  background:linear-gradient(96deg,var(--hot),var(--sun));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  opacity:0;
}

/* keeps the type readable over the neon grid */
.intro-stage::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 46% at 50% 46%,rgba(3,2,8,.78),rgba(3,2,8,.28) 58%,transparent 78%);
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .ttl-type{letter-spacing:.1em;}
  .ttl-roleline{gap:.15rem .45rem;}
}

/* enter gate (autoplay blocked) */
.intro-gate{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:6;
  display:none;place-items:center;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,rgba(20,16,10,.7),#000 70%);
}
.intro-gate.on{display:grid;}
.gate-inner{text-align:center;padding-inline:1.5rem;}
.gate-inner .g-mark{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(3rem,9vw,6rem);
  letter-spacing:.06em;color:#fff;line-height:1;
  margin-bottom:.6rem;
}
.gate-inner .g-sub{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.42em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);margin-bottom:2.6rem;
}
.gate-btn{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.85rem;
  padding:1.15rem 2.6rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.5);
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:color .45s ease,transform .5s var(--e-out),box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.gate-btn::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:var(--gold);transform:translateY(101%);transition:transform .6s var(--e-out);}
.gate-btn:hover{color:#000;transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 46px -14px rgba(232,180,90,.6);}
.gate-btn:hover::before{transform:translateY(0);}
.gate-btn .pulse{
  width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;
  animation:gpulse 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gpulse{0%,100%{opacity:.35;transform:scale(.8)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.15)}}

.intro-skip{
  position:absolute;bottom:clamp(1.5rem,4vh,2.75rem);right:clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);
  z-index:8;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  padding:.62rem 1.15rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease .8s,color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,transform .3s var(--e-out);
}
.intro.ready .intro-skip{opacity:1;}
.intro-skip:hover{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.intro-skip .bar{width:26px;height:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;}
.intro-skip .bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:0%;background:var(--gold);}

.intro-sound{
  position:absolute;bottom:clamp(1.5rem,4vh,2.75rem);left:clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);
  z-index:8;
  display:none;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;
  padding:.62rem 1.15rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.42);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  transition:color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease,transform .3s var(--e-out);
}
.intro-sound.on{display:inline-flex;}
.intro-sound:hover{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.intro-sound .wave{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;gap:2px;height:13px;}
.intro-sound .wave i{width:2px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;height:100%;
  animation:swave 1s ease-in-out infinite;}
.intro-sound .wave i:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.15s}
.intro-sound .wave i:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.3s}
.intro-sound .wave i:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.45s}
.intro-sound.muted .wave i{animation:none;height:3px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
@keyframes swave{0%,100%{height:25%}50%{height:100%}}

.intro.buffering::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;z-index:7;
  width:34px;height:34px;margin:-17px 0 0 -17px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-top-color:var(--gold);
  animation:spin .8s linear infinite;
}
.intro.buffering .intro-video-wrap{opacity:.35;}

.intro-fade{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:9;background:#000;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
}

/* =====================================================================
   08 · NAVIGATION
   ===================================================================== */

.nav{
  position:fixed;top:clamp(.85rem,2vh,1.5rem);left:50%;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  z-index:800;
  width:min(calc(100% - 2rem),1180px);
  opacity:0;
  will-change:transform;
}
.nav-inner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem;
  height:var(--nav-h);
  padding-inline:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.6rem);
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  background:rgba(9,9,11,.5);
  backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:0 18px 60px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  transition:height .5s var(--e-out),background .5s ease,border-color .5s ease,box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.nav.shrunk .nav-inner{
  height:58px;
  background:rgba(7,7,9,.74);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -30px rgba(0,0,0,1);
}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;flex:none;}
.brand-mark{
  width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;position:relative;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border-radius:11px;
  border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.32);
  background:linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(232,180,90,.16),rgba(232,180,90,.02));
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.02em;
  color:var(--gold);
  transition:transform .55s var(--e-out),border-color .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);box-shadow:0 0 26px -6px rgba(232,180,90,.5);}
.brand-txt{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.15;}
.brand-txt b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.brand-txt span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--fg-3);text-transform:uppercase;}
.nav.shrunk .brand-mark{width:32px;height:32px;font-size:.76rem;border-radius:9px;}
.nav.shrunk .brand-txt span{opacity:0;height:0;overflow:hidden;}

.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.15rem;}
.nav-links a{
  position:relative;
  padding:.6rem .82rem;border-radius:999px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.63rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fg-3);
  transition:color .35s ease;
}
.nav-links a .dot{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:.24rem;width:3px;height:3px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--accent);transform:translateX(-50%) scale(0);
  transition:transform .4s var(--e-out);
}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--fg);}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--fg);}
.nav-links a.active .dot{transform:translateX(-50%) scale(1);}
.nav-pill{
  position:absolute;z-index:-1;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s ease;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.nav-cta{flex:none;}
.nav-cta .btn{padding:.72rem 1.35rem;font-size:.62rem;}

.burger{
  display:none;width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;
  border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  position:relative;
}
.burger i{
  position:absolute;left:12px;height:1.5px;width:20px;background:var(--fg);border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--e-out),opacity .3s ease,width .4s var(--e-out);
}
.burger i:nth-child(1){top:16px;}
.burger i:nth-child(2){top:21.5px;width:14px;}
.burger i:nth-child(3){top:27px;}
.burger.open i:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg);}
.burger.open i:nth-child(2){opacity:0;width:0;}
.burger.open i:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg);}

.drawer{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:790;
  background:rgba(4,4,6,.93);
  backdrop-filter:blur(26px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(26px);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
  padding:6rem var(--pad-x) 3rem;
  clip-path:circle(0% at calc(100% - 46px) 46px);
  transition:clip-path .8s var(--e-out);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.drawer.open{clip-path:circle(150% at calc(100% - 46px) 46px);pointer-events:auto;}
.drawer nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem;}
.drawer nav a{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;
  padding:.62rem 0;
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem,8vw,2.6rem);letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--fg-2);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);
  transition:color .3s ease;
}
.drawer.open nav a{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .6s var(--e-out) var(--d,0s),transform .6s var(--e-out) var(--d,0s),color .3s ease;}
.drawer nav a em{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-style:normal;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--accent);}
.drawer nav a:hover,.drawer nav a.active{color:var(--fg);}
.drawer-foot{
  margin-top:2.5rem;padding-top:1.75rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.25rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--fg-3);
}
.drawer-foot a:hover{color:var(--accent);}

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .nav-links,.nav-cta{display:none;}
  .burger{display:block;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   09 · HERO — dark cinematic studio, warm gold key light
   ===================================================================== */

#home{
  --accent:var(--gold);
  --accent-soft:rgba(232,180,90,.16);
  --accent-glow:rgba(232,180,90,.42);
  min-height:100svh;
  display:flex;align-items:center;
  padding-block:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(2.5rem,6vh,4.5rem)) clamp(3rem,7vh,6rem);
  background:#050505;
}

.hero-lights{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-3;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-lights .beam{
  position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(90px);opacity:.55;
  will-change:transform;
}
.beam.b1{width:62vw;height:62vw;max-width:820px;max-height:820px;left:-14%;top:-18%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,180,90,.34),transparent 66%);}
.beam.b2{width:52vw;height:52vw;max-width:700px;max-height:700px;right:-10%;bottom:-16%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,77,141,.17),transparent 66%);}
.beam.b3{width:40vw;height:40vw;max-width:520px;max-height:520px;left:42%;top:32%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(169,108,255,.15),transparent 66%);}

/* volumetric slash of light from top-left */
.hero-shaft{
  position:absolute;z-index:-2;top:-30%;left:8%;
  width:min(60vw,720px);height:170%;
  background:linear-gradient(178deg,rgba(232,180,90,.13),rgba(232,180,90,0) 62%);
  transform:rotate(14deg);filter:blur(28px);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.02fr);
  gap:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3.4rem);
  align-items:center;
  width:100%;
}

.hero-copy{position:relative;z-index:3;will-change:transform;}

.hero-status{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
  padding:.46rem 1rem .46rem .7rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.24);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(232,180,90,.055);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(232,180,90,.92);
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}
.hero-status .live{
  width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#7BE04A;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(123,224,74,.6);
  animation:live 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes live{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(123,224,74,.55)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(123,224,74,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(123,224,74,0)}}

.hero-name{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,5.4vw,4.6rem);
  line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.035em;text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:1.25rem;
}
.hero-name .ln > span{white-space:nowrap;}   /* one line per row; fitText() keeps it inside the column */
.hero-name .ln{display:block;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-name .ln > span{display:block;}
.hero-name .raj{
  background:linear-gradient(96deg,#fff 4%,var(--gold) 46%,#FFE9C0 74%,#fff 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
}

.hero-roles{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.55rem .95rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:clamp(.56rem,1.35vw,.72rem);
  letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-2);
  margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.hero-roles .sep{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);opacity:.8;flex:none;}

.hero-tagline{
  font-family:var(--f-script);
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.25rem);
  color:var(--gold);
  line-height:1.15;
  margin-bottom:.9rem;
}
.hero-blurb{max-width:44ch;margin-bottom:2rem;}

.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.85rem;}

.hero-meta{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.6rem;
  margin-top:clamp(1.5rem,3.4vh,2.6rem);padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-meta div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.25rem;}
.hero-meta b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--fg);letter-spacing:-.01em;}
.hero-meta span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);}

/* --- hero visual column --- */
.hero-visual{position:relative;z-index:2;will-change:transform;}

.portrait-frame{
  position:relative;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  background:#0a0a0c;
  box-shadow:0 60px 130px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.95),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.055);
}
.portrait-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 22%;}
.portrait-frame::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(190deg,transparent 42%,rgba(5,5,5,.72) 100%),
             radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 12%,rgba(232,180,90,.2),transparent 55%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.portrait-frame .edge{
  position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;pointer-events:none;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(232,180,90,.5),transparent 38%,transparent 62%,rgba(255,77,141,.28)) border-box;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) padding-box,linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor;mask-composite:exclude;
}
.portrait-tag{
  position:absolute;left:1.15rem;bottom:1.15rem;z-index:3;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem;
  padding:.7rem 1rem;border-radius:14px;
  background:rgba(6,6,8,.58);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.portrait-tag b{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);}
.portrait-tag span{font-size:.72rem;color:var(--fg-3);}

/* --- the showreel as the section's atmosphere --------------------------
   The clip no longer sits in a card. It plays behind the whole hero at low
   opacity, colour-matched to the gold key light and masked at the edges, so
   it reads as moving light in the room rather than an embedded player. */
.hero-film{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-4;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-film video{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  opacity:.11;
  /* Blurred past recognition on purpose: the showreel is here for moving warm
     light, not for a second face competing with the portrait and the name. */
  filter:blur(34px) saturate(.42) contrast(1.02) brightness(.72);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  transform:scale(1.18);
  /* Sits low and right, and fades out long before the navigation bar. */
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 48% at 68% 76%,#000 6%,rgba(0,0,0,.42) 44%,transparent 76%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 48% at 68% 76%,#000 6%,rgba(0,0,0,.42) 44%,transparent 76%);
}
.hero-film::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(5,5,5,.96) 0%,rgba(5,5,5,.72) 18%,rgba(5,5,5,0) 46%),
    linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(5,5,5,.86) 0%,rgba(5,5,5,.4) 44%,rgba(5,5,5,.74) 100%);
}

.hero-visual{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(.8rem,1.4vw,1.15rem);}
.hero-visual .portrait-frame{aspect-ratio:4/5;}

.hero-chips{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.5rem;}
.hero-chip{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  padding:.62rem .85rem;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(10,10,12,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  font-family:var(--f-tech);font-weight:500;
  font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-2);
  transition:border-color .4s ease,transform .5s var(--e-out),color .4s ease;
}
.hero-chip:hover{border-color:rgba(232,180,90,.4);color:var(--fg);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.hero-chip .d{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;flex:none;}

.scroll-hint{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:clamp(1.25rem,3vh,2.25rem);
  transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:5;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.65rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.34em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);
}
.scroll-hint .rail{width:1px;height:44px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.scroll-hint .rail::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:12px;background:#fff;animation:railrun 2.2s var(--e-io) infinite;}
@keyframes railrun{0%{transform:translateY(-14px);opacity:0}30%{opacity:1}100%{transform:translateY(46px);opacity:0}}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3rem;}
  .hero-visual{order:-1;max-width:560px;margin-inline:auto;width:100%;}
  .scroll-hint{display:none;}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hero-chip{font-size:.5rem;padding:.55rem .65rem;letter-spacing:.1em;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   10 · ABOUT — charcoal, editorial, portrait + counters
   ===================================================================== */

#about{
  --accent:#E8B45A;
  --accent-soft:rgba(232,180,90,.14);
  --accent-glow:rgba(232,180,90,.34);
  --seam-from:#050505;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050505 0%,#0b0b0e 26%,#0e0e12 74%,#08080a 100%);
}
.about-halo{
  position:absolute;z-index:-2;left:-8%;top:8%;
  width:min(52vw,640px);aspect-ratio:1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,180,90,.14),transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(70px);
}

.about-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.82fr) minmax(0,1.18fr);
  gap:clamp(2.5rem,5.5vw,5.5rem);align-items:start;
}

.about-visual{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(.7rem,1.2vw,1rem);}
.about-photo{
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:.7;background:#0a0a0c;
  box-shadow:0 50px 120px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.95);
  transition:transform .8s var(--e-out),box-shadow .8s var(--e-out);
}
.about-photo:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 60px 130px -50px rgba(0,0,0,1);}
.about-photo figcaption{
  position:absolute;left:.9rem;bottom:.85rem;z-index:3;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  padding:.3rem .6rem;border-radius:7px;
  background:rgba(4,4,6,.5);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.about-pair{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(.7rem,1.2vw,1rem);}
.about-photo.sm{aspect-ratio:.66;border-radius:var(--radius);}
.about-photo.sm img{object-position:50% 22%;}
.about-quote{
  position:relative;
  padding:1.35rem 1.4rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.2);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(232,180,90,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
}
.about-quote{min-height:9.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
.about-quote .q-text,.about-quote .q-by{
  transition:opacity .42s ease,transform .42s var(--e-out);
}
.about-quote.swap .q-text,.about-quote.swap .q-by{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px);}
.about-quote p{
  font-family:var(--f-serif);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.32rem);
  line-height:1.34;color:var(--fg);
}
.about-quote cite{
  display:block;margin-top:.7rem;font-style:normal;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
}
.about-strip{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:.9rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--fg-4);
}
.about-strip .mono{font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.2em;}
.about-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 32%;transform:scale(1.06);will-change:transform;}
.about-photo::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(200deg,transparent 46%,rgba(5,5,6,.7));}
.about-photo .scan{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:2px;z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(232,180,90,.7),transparent);
  filter:blur(1px);animation:scanline 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes scanline{0%{top:-2%;opacity:0}12%{opacity:1}88%{opacity:1}100%{top:102%;opacity:0}}



.about-body p + p{margin-top:1.15rem;}
.about-body .first{
  font-size:clamp(1.08rem,1.3vw + .82rem,1.4rem);
  line-height:1.56;color:var(--fg);font-weight:300;
}
.about-sign{
  margin-top:2.2rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.about-sign .sig{font-family:var(--f-script);font-size:2.3rem;color:var(--gold);line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;}
.about-sign .role{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);}

.stats{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));
  gap:1px;margin-top:3rem;
  background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
}
.stat{
  background:rgba(10,10,12,.9);padding:1.5rem 1.35rem;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .5s ease;
}
.stat::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--accent),transparent);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.stat:hover{background:rgba(18,18,22,.95);}
.stat:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.stat b{
  display:block;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;
  color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:.55rem;
}
.stat .lb{display:block;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg-2);line-height:1.35;margin-bottom:.2rem;}
.stat .nt{display:block;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.53rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}

.about-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.42rem;margin-top:1.75rem;}
.about-tags span{
  padding:.42rem .85rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);
  transition:border-color .35s ease,color .35s ease,transform .4s var(--e-out);
}
.about-tags span:hover{border-color:rgba(232,180,90,.45);color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px);}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .about-visual{max-width:520px;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   11 · SKILLS — futuristic digital grid, electric blue
   ===================================================================== */

#skills{
  --accent:#35D0FF;
  --accent-soft:rgba(53,208,255,.14);
  --accent-glow:rgba(53,208,255,.4);
  --seam-from:#08080a;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#08080a 0%,#04060b 30%,#03060d 70%,#04050a 100%);
}
.skills-floor{
  position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;height:58%;z-index:-2;
  perspective:520px;overflow:hidden;opacity:.5;
}
.skills-floor i{
  position:absolute;inset:-60% -50% -40% -50%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(53,208,255,.24) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(53,208,255,.18) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  transform:rotateX(74deg);
  transform-origin:50% 100%;
  animation:floorrun 9s linear infinite;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to top,#000 4%,transparent 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to top,#000 4%,transparent 78%);
}
@keyframes floorrun{to{background-position:0 60px,0 0;}}

.skills-glow{
  position:absolute;z-index:-2;left:50%;top:14%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:min(80vw,900px);aspect-ratio:2/1;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(53,208,255,.14),transparent 66%);
  filter:blur(60px);
}

.skills-head{display:flex;flex-direction:row;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.skills-count{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);
  text-align:right;
}
.skills-count b{display:block;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1;}

.skill-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,320px),1fr));
  gap:clamp(.9rem,1.6vw,1.35rem);
}

.skill-card{
  position:relative;
  padding:1.9rem 1.7rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
  transition:transform .6s var(--e-out),border-color .5s ease,box-shadow .6s var(--e-out);
  will-change:transform;
}
.skill-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;border-radius:inherit;
  background:radial-gradient(420px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 20%,transparent),transparent 62%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.skill-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:2px;width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--c),transparent);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .7s var(--e-out);
}
.skill-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 40%,transparent);
  box-shadow:0 34px 70px -40px color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 70%,transparent);
}
.skill-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.skill-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);}

.skill-top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:1rem;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.skill-ico{
  width:46px;height:46px;flex:none;border-radius:13px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 34%,transparent);
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 11%,transparent);
  color:var(--c);
  transition:transform .6s var(--e-out),box-shadow .5s ease;
}
.skill-card:hover .skill-ico{transform:rotate(-9deg) scale(1.07);box-shadow:0 0 24px -4px color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 70%,transparent);}
.skill-ico svg{width:21px;height:21px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.skill-title{font-family:var(--f-tech);font-weight:700;font-size:1.06rem;letter-spacing:.005em;line-height:1.25;text-transform:uppercase;}
.skill-blurb{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.5;margin-top:.3rem;}

.skill-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.36rem;margin-top:1.15rem;}
.skill-tags li{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
  padding:.34rem .6rem .34rem .48rem;border-radius:7px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.075);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.022);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.575rem;letter-spacing:.09em;color:var(--fg-2);
  transition:border-color .3s ease,color .3s ease,background .3s ease,transform .35s var(--e-out);
}
.skill-card:hover .skill-tags li{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.13);}
.skill-tags li:hover{color:var(--c);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 50%,transparent);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 10%,transparent);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.skill-tags .ti{
  width:13px;height:13px;flex:none;
  stroke:var(--c);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;
  opacity:.72;transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .4s var(--e-out);
}
.skill-tags li:hover .ti{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.12);}

.skill-n{
  position:absolute;right:1.2rem;top:1.1rem;
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:2.5rem;line-height:1;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.045);letter-spacing:-.04em;
  transition:color .5s ease;
}
.skill-card:hover .skill-n{color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 16%,transparent);}

/* certifications — grouped, static, nothing scrolls */
.certs{margin-top:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem);}
.cert-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,290px),1fr));
  gap:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.6rem);
  align-items:start;          /* each group is only as tall as its own list */
}
.cert-group{
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,rgba(255,255,255,.04),rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.35rem 1.25rem 1.1rem;
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  transition:border-color .5s ease;
}
.cert-group:hover{border-color:rgba(53,208,255,.28);}
.cert-group-title{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
  font-family:var(--f-tech);font-weight:500;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue);font-weight:500;
  padding-bottom:.85rem;margin-bottom:.85rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.cert-group-title span{flex:1;}
.cert-group-title i{
  font-style:normal;font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  padding:.14rem .45rem;border-radius:5px;
  background:rgba(53,208,255,.12);color:var(--blue);
}
.cert-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.15rem;}
.cert{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.7rem;
  padding:.55rem .35rem;border-radius:9px;
  transition:background .35s ease,transform .4s var(--e-out);
}
.cert:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);transform:translateX(3px);}
.cert .ci{flex:none;margin-top:.1rem;}
.cert .ci svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:var(--blue);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;opacity:.75;}
.cert .cx{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.12rem;min-width:0;}
.cert .cx b{font-size:.79rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--fg-2);line-height:1.35;}
.cert .cx span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}

/* =====================================================================
   12 · PROJECTS — portal hub
   ===================================================================== */

#projects{
  --accent:#A96CFF;
  --accent-soft:rgba(169,108,255,.14);
  --accent-glow:rgba(169,108,255,.4);
  --seam-from:#04050a;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#04050a 0%,#07060f 34%,#0a0713 66%,#060509 100%);
}
.proj-orb{
  position:absolute;z-index:-2;right:-12%;top:6%;
  width:min(58vw,760px);aspect-ratio:1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(169,108,255,.16),transparent 66%);
  filter:blur(72px);
}

.portals{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:clamp(.9rem,1.6vw,1.35rem);
}
.portal{
  position:relative;display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;
  min-height:clamp(300px,42vh,430px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:#08080c;
  transition:transform .75s var(--e-out),border-color .5s ease,box-shadow .7s var(--e-out);
  will-change:transform;
}
.portal:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 46%,transparent);
  box-shadow:0 46px 100px -50px color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 85%,transparent);}

.portal-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;}
.portal-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.34;transform:scale(1.05);
  transition:transform 1.4s var(--e-out),opacity .7s ease;filter:saturate(.85);}
.portal:hover .portal-bg img{transform:scale(1.14);opacity:.48;}
.portal-bg canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;}
.portal-tint{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:linear-gradient(200deg,color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 22%,transparent) 0%,rgba(4,4,6,.72) 52%,rgba(3,3,4,.96) 100%);
}
.portal-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;height:100%;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem);
  gap:.7rem;
}
.portal-idx{
  position:absolute;top:clamp(1.2rem,2.2vw,1.75rem);left:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.28em;color:var(--c);
}
.portal-ico{
  position:absolute;top:clamp(1.1rem,2.2vw,1.6rem);right:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem);
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--c) 34%,transparent);
  color:var(--c);
  transition:transform .6s var(--e-out),background .5s ease,color .5s ease;
}
.portal-ico svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.portal:hover .portal-ico{transform:rotate(45deg) scale(1.08);background:var(--c);color:#050505;}

.portal h3{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.7vw,2.35rem);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.03em;
}
.portal p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.5;max-width:34ch;}
.portal .cnt{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;margin-top:.3rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--c);
}
.portal .cnt .ln{width:26px;height:1px;background:currentColor;transition:width .5s var(--e-out);}
.portal:hover .cnt .ln{width:46px;}

.portal-sheen{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 38%,rgba(255,255,255,.09) 48%,transparent 58%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .95s var(--e-out);
}
.portal:hover .portal-sheen{transform:translateX(120%);}

@media (max-width:900px){.portals{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .portal{min-height:260px;}}

/* engineering strip under the portals */
.eng-head{margin-top:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,5.5rem);margin-bottom:1.75rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.eng-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,290px),1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;}
.eng-card{
  background:rgba(8,8,11,.92);padding:1.6rem 1.4rem;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .5s ease;
}
.eng-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:var(--c);transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top;transition:transform .6s var(--e-out);}
.eng-card:hover{background:rgba(14,14,19,.96);}
.eng-card:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1);}
.eng-card .lbl{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--c);margin-bottom:.7rem;display:block;}
.eng-card h4{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.01em;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:.2rem;}
.eng-card .org{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);margin-bottom:.75rem;}
.eng-card p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.55;}
.eng-card .tech{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.3rem;margin-top:.95rem;}
.eng-card .tech span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:.24rem .5rem;border-radius:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);color:var(--fg-3);}
.eng-card .lbl svg{width:11px;height:11px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;display:inline-block;vertical-align:-1px;margin-right:.35rem;}
.eng-card.featured{
  grid-column:1/-1;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(169,108,255,.13),rgba(8,8,11,.96) 46%);
  padding:2rem 1.8rem;
}
.eng-card.featured::before{transform:scaleY(1);width:3px;}
.eng-card.featured h4{font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.2vw,1.7rem);}
.eng-card.featured p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--fg-2);max-width:76ch;}
.eng-card.featured .lbl{color:#C9A6FF;}

/* =====================================================================
   13 · WORLDS — full-screen category experiences
   ===================================================================== */

.world{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1200;
  overflow-y:auto;overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--e-io),visibility .5s;
}
.world.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.world::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px;}
.world::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:3px;}

.world-veil{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1300;pointer-events:none;
  background:#000;
  clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0);
}

.world-bg{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;}
.world-bg canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;}

.world-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  max-width:1340px;margin-inline:auto;
  padding:clamp(5.5rem,11vh,8rem) var(--pad-x) clamp(4rem,8vh,6rem);
}

.world-close{
  position:fixed;top:clamp(1rem,2.4vh,1.75rem);right:clamp(1rem,3vw,2.25rem);z-index:20;
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background:rgba(8,8,10,.62);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  color:var(--fg-2);
  transition:transform .5s var(--e-out),background .4s ease,color .4s ease,border-color .4s ease;
}
.world-close svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.6;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;}
.world-close:hover{transform:rotate(90deg);background:var(--c,#fff);color:#050505;border-color:transparent;}

.world-head{margin-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);}
.world-head .kicker{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.4em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--c);margin-bottom:1.1rem;display:block;
}
.world-head h2{
  font-family:var(--f-impact);font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.8vw,5.8rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:.016em;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.world-head p{max-width:56ch;color:var(--fg-2);font-size:clamp(.92rem,1vw + .75rem,1.1rem);}

/* ---------- AI LAB ---------- */
#world-ai{--c:#A96CFF;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 70% at 50% 0%,#0B0720 0%,#04030A 46%,#010104 100%);}
#world-ai .world-head h2{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#fff,#A96CFF 46%,#35D0FF 78%,#fff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;}

.lab-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,340px),1fr));gap:clamp(.9rem,1.6vw,1.35rem);}

.lab-card{
  position:relative;text-align:left;width:100%;
  padding:1.75rem 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:transform .65s var(--e-out),border-color .5s ease,box-shadow .65s var(--e-out);
  will-change:transform;
}
.lab-card::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:radial-gradient(460px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,0%),color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 22%,transparent),transparent 60%);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s ease;
}
.lab-card:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 45%,transparent);
  box-shadow:0 40px 84px -46px color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 88%,transparent);}
.lab-card:hover::before{opacity:1;}

.lab-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  padding:.3rem .68rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 34%,transparent);
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 10%,transparent);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pc);
  margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.lab-badge .d{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;}

.lab-glyph{
  position:absolute;right:1.2rem;top:1.3rem;width:52px;height:52px;
  color:var(--pc);opacity:.2;
  transition:opacity .5s ease,transform .7s var(--e-out);
}
.lab-card:hover .lab-glyph{opacity:.5;transform:scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);}
.lab-glyph svg{width:100%;height:100%;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}

.lab-card h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:1.45rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1;margin-bottom:.35rem;}
.lab-card .sub{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.lab-card .sum{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.55;}
.lab-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;margin-top:1.3rem;padding-top:1.1rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);}
.lab-foot .stack{display:flex;gap:.3rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.lab-foot .stack span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.1em;padding:.24rem .5rem;border-radius:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);color:var(--fg-3);}
.lab-foot .go{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.54rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pc);flex:none;}
.lab-foot .go svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;fill:none;transition:transform .5s var(--e-out);}
.lab-card:hover .lab-foot .go svg{transform:translate(3px,-3px);}

/* ---------- SPORTS ---------- */
#world-sports{--c:#4FD37A;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 80% at 50% 0%,#0A1410 0%,#050807 44%,#020403 100%);}
#world-sports .world-head h2{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#fff,#4FD37A 42%,#FFD24A 74%,#fff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;}
.stadium-sweep{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;
}
.stadium-sweep i{
  position:absolute;top:-40%;width:22vw;height:190%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.055),transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(24px);transform-origin:50% 0;
}
.stadium-sweep i:nth-child(1){left:6%;transform:rotate(11deg);animation:sweep 11s ease-in-out infinite;}
.stadium-sweep i:nth-child(2){left:44%;transform:rotate(-7deg);animation:sweep 13s ease-in-out infinite -3s;}
.stadium-sweep i:nth-child(3){left:78%;transform:rotate(15deg);animation:sweep 15s ease-in-out infinite -6s;}
@keyframes sweep{0%,100%{opacity:.22}50%{opacity:.6}}

.sport-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,280px),1fr));gap:clamp(.9rem,1.6vw,1.25rem);}
.sport-card{
  position:relative;min-height:clamp(260px,34vh,330px);
  border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:#060807;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:1.5rem 1.4rem;
  transition:transform .7s var(--e-out),border-color .5s ease,box-shadow .7s var(--e-out);
}
.sport-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--sc) 46%,transparent);
  box-shadow:0 40px 84px -46px color-mix(in srgb,var(--sc) 80%,transparent);}
.sport-card .art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;overflow:hidden;}
.sport-card .art svg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;opacity:.62;transition:opacity .6s ease,transform 1.1s var(--e-out);}
.sport-card:hover .art svg{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.05);}
.sport-card .art .spin{transform-origin:50% 50%;animation:sportspin 26s linear infinite;}
.sport-card .art .drift{animation:sportdrift 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;}
.sport-card .art .pulse{animation:sportpulse 4.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes sportspin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes sportdrift{from{transform:translate(-3%,2%)}to{transform:translate(3%,-2%)}}
@keyframes sportpulse{0%,100%{opacity:.35}50%{opacity:.9}}
.sport-card .tint{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(2,4,3,.18) 0%,transparent 30%,rgba(2,4,3,.9) 76%);}
.sport-card .num{position:absolute;top:1.2rem;left:1.4rem;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--sc);}
.sport-card h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:.95;
  transform:translateY(6px);transition:transform .6s var(--e-out);}
.sport-card:hover h3{transform:translateY(0);}
.sport-card .line{font-family:var(--f-script);font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--sc);line-height:1.1;margin-top:.15rem;}
.sport-card p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.5;max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .65s var(--e-out),opacity .5s ease,margin-top .5s var(--e-out);}
.sport-card:hover p{max-height:120px;opacity:1;margin-top:.7rem;}
.sport-note{
  margin-top:2.5rem;padding:1.1rem 1.35rem;border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  font-size:.78rem;color:var(--fg-3);display:flex;gap:.75rem;align-items:flex-start;
}
.sport-note svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex:none;margin-top:.2rem;stroke:var(--c);fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;}

/* ---------- CREATIVE STUDIO ---------- */
#world-creative{--c:#FF5C8A;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 110% 80% at 30% 0%,#1A0A17 0%,#0A0410 40%,#030206 100%);}
#world-creative .world-head h2{background:linear-gradient(100deg,#fff,#FF5C8A 34%,#A96CFF 62%,#5CC8FF 86%,#fff);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;}

.creative-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);
  gap:clamp(.85rem,1.5vw,1.2rem);
}
.cr-tile{
  position:relative;grid-column:span 2;
  min-height:clamp(280px,36vh,360px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:#07050a;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.9rem);
  transition:transform .75s var(--e-out),border-color .5s ease,box-shadow .7s var(--e-out);
}
.cr-tile:nth-child(1){grid-column:span 3;}
.cr-tile:nth-child(2){grid-column:span 3;}
.cr-tile:nth-child(5){grid-column:span 3;}
.cr-tile:nth-child(6){grid-column:span 3;}
.cr-tile:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--cc) 48%,transparent);
  box-shadow:0 44px 92px -48px color-mix(in srgb,var(--cc) 82%,transparent);}
.cr-art{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;overflow:hidden;}
.cr-tint{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 18%,rgba(3,2,6,.82) 76%);}
.cr-tile h3{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.45rem,2.6vw,2.05rem);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:.95;}
.cr-tile .ln{font-family:var(--f-script);font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--cc);line-height:1.1;margin-top:.1rem;}
.cr-tile p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.5;margin-top:.6rem;max-width:38ch;
  opacity:.65;transition:opacity .5s ease;}
.cr-tile:hover p{opacity:1;}
.cr-tile .tagno{position:absolute;top:1.3rem;left:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.9rem);font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--cc);}

/* per-motif art */
.m-ink::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:-20%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 32%,rgba(255,92,138,.5),transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 66% 58%,rgba(169,108,255,.42),transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 46% 74%,rgba(255,178,92,.3),transparent 32%);
  filter:blur(26px) contrast(1.4);
  animation:inkflow 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes inkflow{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(3%,-4%) scale(1.1)}100%{transform:translate(-3%,3%) scale(1.05)}}

.m-blueprint::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(92,200,255,.16) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(92,200,255,.16) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(92,200,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(92,200,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:88px 88px,88px 88px,17.6px 17.6px,17.6px 17.6px;
  background-color:#04101A;
}
.m-blueprint::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:12%;top:16%;width:58%;height:56%;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(92,200,255,.5);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 12px rgba(92,200,255,.06),22px 22px 0 -1px rgba(92,200,255,.22);
  transition:transform 1s var(--e-out);
}
.cr-tile:hover .m-blueprint::after{transform:translate(-6px,-6px) scale(1.03);}

.m-wireframe canvas{width:100%;height:100%;opacity:.85;}

.m-timeline::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,194,74,.2) 0 2px,transparent 2px 26px),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#140F04,#080602);
}
.m-timeline::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:38%;height:34px;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,194,74,.45) 0 42px,rgba(255,194,74,.14) 42px 96px);
  border-block:1px solid rgba(255,194,74,.35);
  animation:tlrun 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes tlrun{to{background-position:192px 0;}}

.m-filmstrip::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#04120F,#020706);
}
.m-filmstrip .strip{
  position:absolute;left:-10%;right:-10%;height:78px;
  background:#0A0A0C;border-block:2px solid rgba(79,224,194,.3);
  display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;padding-inline:10px;
}
.m-filmstrip .strip.s1{top:16%;transform:rotate(-6deg);animation:striprun 18s linear infinite;}
.m-filmstrip .strip.s2{top:52%;transform:rotate(-6deg);animation:striprun 24s linear infinite reverse;}
.m-filmstrip .strip b{flex:none;width:52px;height:38px;border-radius:3px;background:rgba(79,224,194,.16);border:1px solid rgba(79,224,194,.24);}
@keyframes striprun{to{transform:rotate(-6deg) translateX(-124px);}}

.m-lens::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 46%,#231703,#0A0803 58%,#040302 100%);
}
.m-lens .iris{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:46%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:min(58%,190px);aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid rgba(232,180,90,.5);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(232,180,90,.055),0 0 0 22px rgba(232,180,90,.03),inset 0 0 44px rgba(232,180,90,.18);
  transition:transform 1s var(--e-out);
}
.m-lens .iris i{
  position:absolute;inset:12%;border-radius:50%;
  background:conic-gradient(from 0deg,rgba(232,180,90,.34) 0 30deg,transparent 30deg 60deg,rgba(232,180,90,.22) 60deg 90deg,transparent 90deg 120deg,rgba(232,180,90,.34) 120deg 150deg,transparent 150deg 180deg,rgba(232,180,90,.22) 180deg 210deg,transparent 210deg 240deg,rgba(232,180,90,.34) 240deg 270deg,transparent 270deg 300deg,rgba(232,180,90,.22) 300deg 330deg,transparent 330deg 360deg);
  transition:transform 1.2s var(--e-out);
}
.cr-tile:hover .m-lens .iris{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06);}
.cr-tile:hover .m-lens .iris i{transform:rotate(38deg);}

/* showpiece poster */
.cr-poster{
  margin-top:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);
  position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,.9fr);
  background:#07050a;
}
.cr-poster .plabel{
  position:absolute;left:.85rem;bottom:.85rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.48rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  padding:.3rem .6rem;border-radius:7px;
  background:rgba(4,4,6,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
}
.poster-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;margin-top:.4rem;}
.poster-meta li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.1rem;padding-top:.5rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);}
.poster-meta span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.48rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}
.poster-meta b{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--fg-2);}

/* --- the portrait one-sheet, presented at full height ------------------
   The artwork is the point here, so it is contained rather than cropped
   and given the whole width of the world to sit in. */
.cr-onesheet{
  position:relative;
  margin-top:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.6rem);
  padding:clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,3rem) clamp(1rem,3vw,3rem);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 40%,rgba(28,10,32,.9),rgba(4,3,8,.96));
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.sheet-glow{
  position:absolute;left:50%;top:44%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:min(80%,760px);aspect-ratio:1;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,92,138,.24),rgba(169,108,255,.14) 46%,transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(60px);pointer-events:none;
}
.cr-onesheet picture{position:relative;z-index:2;display:block;}
.cr-onesheet img{
  display:block;
  width:auto;
  max-width:min(100%,860px);
  max-height:min(82vh,1100px);
  height:auto;
  border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 60px 130px -46px rgba(0,0,0,1),0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  transition:transform .9s var(--e-out);
}
.cr-onesheet:hover img{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.012);}
.cr-onesheet figcaption{
  position:relative;z-index:2;
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;
}
.sheet-no{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.28em;color:var(--magenta);}
.sheet-t{font-family:var(--f-impact);font-size:clamp(1.25rem,2.4vw,1.9rem);letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg);}
.sheet-d{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}
.cr-poster .pimg{position:relative;min-height:280px;}
.cr-poster .pimg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.cr-poster .pbody{padding:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2.4rem);display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:.85rem;}
.cr-poster .pbody h4{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;}
.cr-poster .pbody p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.6;}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .creative-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cr-tile,.cr-tile:nth-child(n){grid-column:span 1;}
  .cr-poster{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cr-onesheet{padding-inline:.85rem;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   14 · PROJECT DETAIL MODAL
   ===================================================================== */

.detail{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1400;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;
  overflow-y:auto;
  background:rgba(2,2,4,.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .45s var(--e-io),visibility .45s;
}
.detail.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.detail-panel{
  position:relative;
  width:min(100%,980px);
  margin:clamp(1rem,5vh,4rem) var(--pad-x);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,#0C0A14,#050409);
  overflow:hidden;
  transform:translateY(34px) scale(.985);
  transition:transform .6s var(--e-out);
}
.detail.open .detail-panel{transform:none;}

.detail-hero{
  position:relative;padding:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem) clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,3rem) clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.detail-hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 130% at 88% -10%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 30%,transparent),transparent 62%);
}
.detail-hero > *{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.detail-hero .badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;
  padding:.32rem .72rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 40%,transparent);
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 12%,transparent);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pc);
  margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.detail-hero h2{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(2rem,5.4vw,3.6rem);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.04em;line-height:.92;}
.detail-hero .sub{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);margin-top:.7rem;}
.detail-hero .sum{margin-top:1.2rem;max-width:62ch;color:var(--fg-2);font-size:clamp(.9rem,1vw + .72rem,1.05rem);line-height:1.62;}

.detail-close{
  position:absolute;top:1.1rem;right:1.1rem;z-index:5;
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);background:rgba(0,0,0,.34);color:var(--fg-2);
  transition:transform .5s var(--e-out),background .35s ease,color .35s ease;
}
.detail-close svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;}
.detail-close:hover{transform:rotate(90deg);background:#fff;color:#000;}

.detail-body{padding:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.8rem) clamp(1.5rem,3.4vw,3rem) clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.6rem);}
.detail-block h4{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--pc);margin-bottom:.85rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
}
.detail-block h4::after{content:'';flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.12),transparent);}
.detail-block p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--fg-2);line-height:1.68;}
.detail-block.full{grid-column:1/-1;}

.feat-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr));gap:.5rem;}
.feat-list li{
  display:flex;gap:.65rem;align-items:flex-start;
  padding:.72rem .9rem;border-radius:11px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);background:rgba(255,255,255,.022);
  font-size:.8rem;color:var(--fg-2);line-height:1.45;
  transition:border-color .35s ease,background .35s ease,transform .4s var(--e-out);
}
.feat-list li:hover{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 42%,transparent);background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 8%,transparent);transform:translateX(3px);}
.feat-list li i{width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--pc);flex:none;margin-top:.5rem;}

/* architecture flow */
.arch{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;}
.arch .node{
  padding:.62rem 1rem;border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 30%,transparent);
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--pc) 8%,transparent);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-2);
}
.arch .arrow{color:var(--pc);opacity:.6;font-size:.8rem;}

.stack-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.36rem;}
.stack-list span{
  padding:.36rem .72rem;border-radius:8px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--fg-2);
}

.detail-foot{
  grid-column:1/-1;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.85rem;align-items:center;
  padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.private-tag{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  padding:.85rem 1.4rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);
}
.private-tag svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;}

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

/* =====================================================================
   15 · EXPERIENCE — minimal architectural, horizontal rail
   ===================================================================== */

#experience{
  --accent:#D4A24C;
  --accent-soft:rgba(212,162,76,.14);
  --accent-glow:rgba(212,162,76,.34);
  --seam-from:#060509;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#060509 0%,#0A0A0C 30%,#0C0C0F 70%,#08080a 100%);
}
.arch-lines{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;overflow:hidden;opacity:.5;}
.arch-lines i{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 26%,rgba(255,255,255,.08) 74%,transparent);}
.arch-lines i:nth-child(1){left:12%;}
.arch-lines i:nth-child(2){left:34%;}
.arch-lines i:nth-child(3){left:58%;}
.arch-lines i:nth-child(4){left:81%;}
.arch-lines b{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.07),transparent);}
.arch-lines b:nth-of-type(1){top:26%;}
.arch-lines b:nth-of-type(2){top:64%;}

.tl-bar-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;margin-bottom:2.25rem;}
.tl-progress{
  position:relative;height:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  flex:1;
}
.tl-nav{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex:none;}
.tl-arrow{
  width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);
  color:var(--fg-2);
  transition:background .35s ease,color .35s ease,border-color .35s ease,transform .45s var(--e-out),opacity .35s ease;
}
.tl-arrow svg{width:16px;height:16px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.tl-arrow:hover:not(:disabled){background:var(--gold);color:#050505;border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.tl-arrow:disabled{opacity:.28;cursor:not-allowed;}
.tl-progress i{position:absolute;left:0;top:-1px;height:3px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),#fff);box-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(212,162,76,.6);}

.tl-rail{
  display:flex;gap:20px;
  overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
  padding-bottom:1.5rem;
  scrollbar-width:none;
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  cursor:grab;
}
.tl-rail:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:6px;border-radius:6px;}
.tl-rail::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;}
.tl-item{
  flex:0 0 min(86vw,400px);scroll-snap-align:start;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  position:relative;
  padding:1.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.075);
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,rgba(255,255,255,.038),rgba(255,255,255,.008));
  transition:border-color .5s ease,transform .6s var(--e-out),background .5s ease;
}
.tl-item:hover{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--tc) 42%,transparent);transform:translateY(-6px);}
.tl-item.featured{
  border-color:rgba(169,108,255,.42);
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(169,108,255,.14),rgba(255,255,255,.012) 52%);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -44px rgba(169,108,255,.9);
}
.tl-flag{
  display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start;margin-bottom:.85rem;
  padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(169,108,255,.45);
  background:rgba(169,108,255,.14);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D7BEFF;
}
.tl-item .dot{
  position:absolute;left:1.6rem;top:-5px;width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--tc);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb,var(--tc) 18%,transparent);
}
.tl-item .chapter{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tc);margin-bottom:.8rem;display:block;}
.tl-item .period{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--fg-3);margin-bottom:.5rem;display:block;}
.tl-item h3{font-family:var(--f-serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.42rem;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:-.005em;line-height:1.12;color:var(--fg);}
.tl-item .org{font-size:.84rem;color:var(--fg-2);margin-top:.25rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.tl-item ul{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.tl-stack{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.3rem;
  margin-top:auto;padding-top:1.15rem;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.tl-stack span{
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.1em;
  padding:.26rem .55rem;border-radius:6px;
  background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--tc) 10%,transparent);
  border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--tc) 24%,transparent);
  color:var(--fg-2);
}
.tl-item li{display:flex;gap:.6rem;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--fg-3);line-height:1.55;}
.tl-item li::before{content:'';width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--tc);flex:none;margin-top:.55rem;opacity:.7;}

.tl-hint{margin-top:1rem;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;}
.tl-hint svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;}

@media (max-width:760px){
  .tl-rail{flex-direction:column;overflow-x:visible;scroll-snap-type:none;gap:0;
    border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-left:1.75rem;margin-left:.4rem;}
  .tl-item{flex:1 1 auto;margin-bottom:1rem;}
  .tl-item.featured{
  border-color:rgba(169,108,255,.42);
  background:linear-gradient(165deg,rgba(169,108,255,.14),rgba(255,255,255,.012) 52%);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px -44px rgba(169,108,255,.9);
}
.tl-flag{
  display:inline-block;align-self:flex-start;margin-bottom:.85rem;
  padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(169,108,255,.45);
  background:rgba(169,108,255,.14);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#D7BEFF;
}
.tl-item .dot{left:-2.25rem;top:2rem;}
  .tl-hint{display:none;}
}

/* =====================================================================
   16 · AWARDS — luxury black & gold
   ===================================================================== */

#awards{
  --accent:#E8B45A;
  --accent-soft:rgba(232,180,90,.16);
  --accent-glow:rgba(232,180,90,.44);
  --seam-from:#08080a;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 12%,rgba(232,180,90,.1),transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#08080a 0%,#0A0806 34%,#0B0805 68%,#050403 100%);
}

.award-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr);gap:clamp(2rem,4.5vw,4rem);align-items:center;}

.award-frame{
  position:relative;padding:clamp(.85rem,1.6vw,1.3rem);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(232,180,90,.4),rgba(232,180,90,.06) 34%,rgba(232,180,90,.03) 66%,rgba(232,180,90,.3));
  box-shadow:0 50px 120px -50px rgba(0,0,0,1),0 0 70px -30px rgba(232,180,90,.35);
}
.award-frame .inner{
  position:relative;border-radius:calc(var(--radius-lg) - 8px);overflow:hidden;background:#000;
}
.award-frame img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
.award-frame .inner::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 88% 76% at 50% 42%,transparent 44%,rgba(0,0,0,.5) 100%);
}
.award-frame .shine{
  position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;border-radius:inherit;overflow:hidden;
}
.award-frame .shine i{
  position:absolute;top:-60%;left:-40%;width:38%;height:220%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.13),transparent);
  transform:rotate(16deg);
  animation:goldshine 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes goldshine{0%{left:-45%}55%,100%{left:130%}}

.award-plate{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-26px;transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
  padding:.7rem 1.5rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#161208,#0A0805);
  border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.36);
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px -20px rgba(0,0,0,1);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.award-plate svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;}
.award-plate span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);}

.award-body .laurel{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
}
.award-body h3{
  font-family:var(--f-serif);font-weight:400;text-transform:none;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,5vw,3.6rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.012em;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,#FFF3DC,#E8B45A 46%,#B9852F 68%,#FFE9C0);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  margin-bottom:.8rem;
}
.award-body .meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.25rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}
.award-body .meta div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.2rem;}
.award-body .meta b{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--fg);font-weight:400;}
.award-body .meta span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}
.award-body blockquote{
  position:relative;padding-left:1.4rem;
  border-left:2px solid rgba(232,180,90,.42);
  font-size:clamp(.95rem,1vw + .76rem,1.12rem);line-height:1.62;color:var(--fg-2);font-style:italic;
}
.award-note{margin-top:1.5rem;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}

.hack-row{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr));
  gap:1px;margin-top:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.5rem);
  background:rgba(232,180,90,.14);border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.14);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
}
.hack{background:#080604;padding:1.4rem 1.35rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;transition:background .4s ease;}
.hack:hover{background:#0F0B06;}
.hack .hi{width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.3);color:var(--gold);}
.hack .hi svg{width:17px;height:17px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.5;}
.hack b{display:block;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:400;}
.hack span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}

@media (max-width:900px){.award-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .award-plate{position:static;transform:none;margin:1.75rem auto 0;}}

/* =====================================================================
   17 · CONTACT — neon horizon
   ===================================================================== */

#contact{
  --accent:#FF4D8D;
  --accent-soft:rgba(255,77,141,.14);
  --accent-glow:rgba(255,77,141,.4);
  --seam-from:#050403;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#050403 0%,#04030A 26%,#030308 62%,#020206 100%);
}
.horizon{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;overflow:hidden;}
.horizon .sun{
  position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:6%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:min(72vw,760px);aspect-ratio:2/1;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%,rgba(255,77,141,.3),rgba(169,108,255,.14) 42%,transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(46px);
}
.horizon .ln{
  position:absolute;left:-10%;right:-10%;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,77,141,.34),rgba(53,208,255,.28),transparent);
}
.horizon .ln:nth-child(2){bottom:22%;}
.horizon .ln:nth-child(3){bottom:14%;opacity:.6;}
.horizon .ln:nth-child(4){bottom:8%;opacity:.4;}
.horizon .mesh{
  position:absolute;left:-30%;right:-30%;bottom:0;height:32%;
  background-image:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,77,141,.22) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:52px 100%;
  transform:perspective(340px) rotateX(66deg);
  transform-origin:50% 100%;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(to top,#000,transparent 84%);
  -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(to top,#000,transparent 84%);
}

.contact-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr);
  gap:clamp(2.25rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:start;
}
.contact-grid > *{min-width:0;}          /* stops long words pushing into the next column */

.contact-lead{min-width:0;}
.contact-lead h2{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.9rem);
  line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin-bottom:1.3rem;
  overflow-wrap:break-word;hyphens:none;max-width:14ch;
}
.contact-lead h2 em{font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,#FF4D8D,#A96CFF 54%,#35D0FF);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;}
.contact-lead .avail{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;margin-top:.4rem;margin-bottom:2rem;
  padding:.42rem .95rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(123,224,74,.28);
  background:rgba(123,224,74,.06);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9BE87A;
}
.contact-lead .avail .live{width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:#7BE04A;animation:live 2.4s ease-out infinite;}

.contact-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;background:var(--line);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;margin-top:1.75rem;}
.c-row{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem;
  padding:1.05rem 1.25rem;background:rgba(6,6,10,.9);
  transition:background .4s ease,padding-left .5s var(--e-out);
}
a.c-row:hover{background:rgba(14,10,18,.96);padding-left:1.65rem;}
.c-row .ci{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:var(--accent);}
.c-row .ci svg{width:15px;height:15px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.6;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.c-row .ct{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.1rem;min-width:0;}
.c-row .ct span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);}
.c-row .ct b{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--fg);overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
.c-row .ct b.ph{color:var(--fg-4);font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.1em;}
.c-row .arw{margin-left:auto;color:var(--fg-4);transition:transform .5s var(--e-out),color .4s ease;flex:none;}
.c-row .arw svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;}
a.c-row:hover .arw{transform:translate(3px,-3px);color:var(--accent);}
.c-copy{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;flex:none;
  margin-left:auto;
  padding:.42rem .72rem;border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--fg-3);
  opacity:0;transform:translateX(6px);
  transition:opacity .3s ease,transform .4s var(--e-out),color .3s ease,border-color .3s ease;
}
.c-copy svg{width:12px;height:12px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;}
.c-row:hover .c-copy,.c-copy:focus-visible{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.c-copy:hover{color:var(--accent);border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--accent) 45%,transparent);}
.c-row .arw{margin-left:.6rem;}
@media (hover:none){ .c-copy{opacity:1;transform:none;} }
.fcopy{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  padding:.55rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);
  transition:border-color .35s ease,color .35s ease,transform .4s var(--e-out);
}
.fcopy svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;}
.fcopy:hover{border-color:rgba(232,180,90,.42);color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* ---- form ---- */
.form-shell{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,rgba(255,255,255,.045),rgba(255,255,255,.01));
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.form-shell::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;right:0;height:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--accent),transparent);
}
.form-title{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:.35rem;}
.form-sub{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg-3);margin-bottom:1.75rem;}

.field{position:relative;margin-bottom:1.15rem;}
.field label{
  display:block;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.52rem;letter-spacing:.24em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);margin-bottom:.55rem;
}
.field label .req{color:var(--accent);}
.field input,.field textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding:.95rem 1.05rem;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.028);
  color:var(--fg);font-size:.9rem;
  transition:border-color .35s ease,background .35s ease,box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:132px;line-height:1.6;}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:var(--fg-4);}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--accent);background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px var(--accent-soft);
}
.field.invalid input,.field.invalid textarea{border-color:#FF5C5C;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(255,92,92,.11);}
.field .err{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:#FF7A7A;
  max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s var(--e-out),opacity .3s ease,margin-top .3s ease;
}
.field.invalid .err{max-height:32px;opacity:1;margin-top:.45rem;}
.field .err svg{width:12px;height:12px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;flex:none;}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1rem;}
@media (max-width:560px){.field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;}}

.form-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.5rem;}
.form-note{flex:1 1 200px;min-width:0;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);max-width:34ch;line-height:1.7;}

.submit{position:relative;min-width:190px;}
.submit[disabled]{opacity:.6;cursor:not-allowed;}
.submit .spin{
  width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  border:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.24);border-top-color:#000;
  animation:spin .7s linear infinite;display:none;
}
.submit.loading .spin{display:block;}
.submit.loading .lbl{opacity:.55;}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

.form-alert{
  display:none;align-items:flex-start;gap:.7rem;
  margin-top:1.15rem;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,92,92,.3);background:rgba(255,92,92,.07);
  font-size:.8rem;color:#FFB3B3;line-height:1.5;
}
.form-alert.on{display:flex;}

/* the direct-send fallback */
.form-fallback{
  display:none;
  margin-top:1rem;padding:1.1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(232,180,90,.26);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(232,180,90,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.012));
}
.form-fallback.on{display:block;}
.form-fallback p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--fg-2);margin-bottom:.9rem;line-height:1.5;}
.ff-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.6rem;}
.ff-actions .btn{padding:.8rem 1.4rem;font-size:.62rem;}
.form-alert svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex:none;margin-top:.15rem;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;}

/* success state */
.form-success{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:6;
  display:none;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  text-align:center;padding:2rem;
  background:linear-gradient(170deg,#0A0512,#050308);
}
.form-success.on{display:flex;}
.form-success canvas{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:0;}
.form-success > *{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.tick{
  width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1.5rem;
  border:2px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--accent-glow);
  animation:tickpulse 2.4s ease-out infinite .7s;
}
@keyframes tickpulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--accent-glow)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 22px rgba(255,77,141,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,77,141,0)}}
.tick svg{width:34px;height:34px;stroke:var(--accent);fill:none;stroke-width:2.4;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.tick svg path{stroke-dasharray:40;stroke-dashoffset:40;}
.form-success.on .tick svg path{animation:draw .7s var(--e-out) .28s forwards;}
@keyframes draw{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
.form-success h3{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;
  font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.4vw,1.65rem);
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.015em;line-height:1.1;
  margin-bottom:.7rem;max-width:18ch;text-wrap:balance;
}
.form-success p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--fg-2);max-width:34ch;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:1.75rem;}

@media (max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* =====================================================================
   18 · FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */

.footer{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,5.5rem) 0 2rem;
  background:#020202;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.footer .fglow{position:absolute;left:50%;top:-40%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:min(90vw,900px);aspect-ratio:3/1;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(255,77,141,.09),transparent 68%);filter:blur(50px);pointer-events:none;}
.f-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem);align-items:start;}
.f-brand .fname{
  font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2rem,5.2vw,3.5rem);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.045em;margin-bottom:.7rem;
}
.f-brand .fname em{
  font-family:var(--f-serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--gold);
}
.f-brand .froles{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);}
.f-brand .fscript{font-family:var(--f-script);font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);margin-top:1rem;}
.f-nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.5rem 1.5rem;}
.f-nav a{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);padding:.3rem 0;transition:color .3s ease,padding-left .4s var(--e-out);}
.f-nav a:hover{color:var(--gold);padding-left:.5rem;}
.f-social{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-top:1.75rem;}
.f-social a{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;
  padding:.55rem 1rem;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-3);
  transition:border-color .35s ease,color .35s ease,transform .4s var(--e-out);
}
.f-social a:hover{border-color:rgba(232,180,90,.42);color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.f-bottom{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.055);
  font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.55rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--fg-4);
}
.to-top{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;color:var(--fg-3);transition:color .3s ease;}
.to-top:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.to-top svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;transition:transform .4s var(--e-out);}
.to-top:hover svg{transform:translateY(-3px);}
@media (max-width:760px){.f-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* =====================================================================
   19 · REVEAL + REDUCED MOTION
   ===================================================================== */

[data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);}
html.no-js [data-reveal]{opacity:1;transform:none;}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.01ms!important;
    animation-iteration-count:1!important;
    transition-duration:.01ms!important;
    scroll-behavior:auto!important;
  }
  [data-reveal]{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;}
  .cursor,.cursor-ring{display:none!important;}
  .grain,.hero-shaft,.skills-floor,.stadium-sweep{display:none!important;}
  .intro{display:none!important;}
}

html.reduced .grain,html.reduced .skills-floor,html.reduced .stadium-sweep{display:none;}