/* ================= PALETTE TOKENS ================= */
:root {
  /* ── 4-color palette ── */
  --smoky-black:   #11120D;
  --olive-drab:    #565449;
  --bone:          #D8CFBC;
  --floral-white:  #FFFBF4;

  /* ── semantic aliases (default = floral white light mode) ── */
  --bg-0:       #FFFBF4;
  --bg-1:       #EDE9E0;
  --bg-2:       #D8CFBC;
  --bg-elevated:#F5F2EA;
  --line:       rgba(17, 18, 13, 0.14);
  --ink-0:      #11120D;
  --ink-1:      #565449;
  --ink-2:      #8a8680;
  --accent:     #800020;          /* burgundy accent kept */
  --accent-dim: rgba(128,0,32,0.20);
  --teal:       #800020;
  --teal-dim:   rgba(128,0,32,0.20);
  --glass:      rgba(255,251,244,0.88);
  --glass-brd:  rgba(17,18,13,0.14);
  --radius:     14px;
  --ease:       cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.28,1);
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: #0C0F10;
  color: #F7F6F2;
  font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  transition: background-color 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1),
              color 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

p {
  margin: 0;
  color: inherit;
  opacity: 0.78;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mono {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #f5e8e8;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-0);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #800020;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* ================= THEME BACKGROUND SCENE ================= */
.theme-bg-scene {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #0e1214;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 160px 50px rgba(8, 11, 13, 0.95);
}

.theme-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6%;
  width: 112%;
  height: 112%;
  background-image: url('../assets/images/theme_bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(1.15) contrast(1.10) saturate(1.15);
  opacity: 0.48;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 84% at 50% 50%, #000 55%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 84% at 50% 50%, #000 55%, transparent 100%);
  will-change: transform;
  animation: bg-ambient-float 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.4, 1);
}

@keyframes bg-ambient-float {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1.02);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-1.8%, 1.2%) scale(1.045);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(1.4%, -1.2%) scale(1.03);
  }
}

.theme-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 195, 85, 0.22) 0%, rgba(220, 105, 50, 0.12) 45%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: glow-pulse 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scaleY(0.9) scaleX(0.95); }
  100% { opacity: 0.9; transform: scaleY(1.15) scaleX(1.05); }
}

.theme-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(14, 18, 20, 0.04) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 16, 0.55) 100%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12, 16, 18, 0.12) 0%, rgba(10, 14, 16, 0.42) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 140px 40px rgba(6, 9, 11, 0.9);
}

#bg-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.82;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.veil {
  display: none;
}

main {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.wrap {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 150px 0;
}

section:not(.hero) {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

h1, h2, h3, .hero-tagline, .section-head h2, .about-copy h2, #contact h2 {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
}

@media(max-width:720px) {
  section {
    padding: 96px 0;
  }

  .wrap {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.section-head p {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: #C8C2B7;
}


/* ================= LOADER ================= */
#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--bg-0);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), visibility .7s var(--ease);
}

#loader.done {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-core {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  position: relative;
}

.loader-core span {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: var(--teal);
  border-right-color: var(--teal-dim);
  animation: spin 1.1s linear infinite;
}

.loader-core span:nth-child(2) {
  inset: 10px;
  animation-duration: .8s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
  border-top-color: #777772;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.loader-label {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  min-height: 16px;
}

.loader-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--ink-1);
}

/* ================= NAV (HOLOGRAPHIC COMMAND BAR) ================= */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

nav .brand {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--teal);
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  margin-right: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

nav button {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

nav button:hover {
  color: var(--ink-0);
  background: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.12);
}

nav button.active {
  color: #f5e8e8;
  background: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

nav .nav-toggle {
  display: none;
}

@media(max-width:860px) {
  nav {
    max-width: calc(100% - 32px);
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
  }

  nav .brand {
    display: none;
  }

  nav button {
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    flex: none;
  }
}

/* ================= 3D BUTTON SYSTEM ================= */
.btn3d {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: var(--ink-0);
  background: var(--bg-2);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) inset, 0 8px 16px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, filter .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.btn3d.primary {
  background: #800020;
  color: #f5e8e8;
  border-color: #800020;
}

.btn3d:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.08) inset, 0 14px 22px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.btn3d.primary:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn3d:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn3d svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  flex: none;
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn3d {
    transition: none;
  }

  .btn3d:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ================= FLAT / DEPTH CARD ================= */
.tilt-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.tilt-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .tilt-card {
    transition: none;
  }

  .tilt-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ================= HERO ================= */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 120px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-portrait {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: var(--portrait-src);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 78% 30%;
  opacity: 0.5;
  filter: saturate(1.05) brightness(0.92);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 0%, transparent 22%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 58%, black 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 0%, transparent 22%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 58%, black 100%);
}

.hero-portrait::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 78% 35%, rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.05), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.15) 0%, rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.55) 75%, var(--bg-0) 100%);
}

@media(max-width:960px) {
  .hero-portrait {
    opacity: 0.28;
    background-position: 65% 25%;
  }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

@media(max-width:960px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-kicker {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 74px);
  line-height: 0.98;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero h1 .grad {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.hero-highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', 'Impact', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-size: 1.08em;
  color: var(--accent);
}


.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.8vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.hero .role {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 18px);
  color: var(--ink-1);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero .desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(1.16) saturate(1.12);
  -webkit-mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 85%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 100%);
  mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 85%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: intersect;
  mask-composite: intersect;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,0.9,0.28,1);
}

.hero-photo-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 65%, rgba(14, 18, 20, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-photo-wrap:hover .hero-photo {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media(max-width:960px) {
  .hero-stage {
    height: 340px;
    order: -1;
  }
}

#hero-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.scroll-cue .line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--teal), transparent);
  animation: scrolldown 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrolldown {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleY(0.2);
    transform-origin: top;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scaleY(1);
    transform-origin: top;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleY(0.2);
    transform-origin: bottom;
  }
}

/* ================= ABOUT ================= */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media(max-width:860px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.identity-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e8e2d8;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(17,18,13,0.10);
}

.identity-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(1.15) saturate(1.1) !important;
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,0.9,0.28,1);
}

.identity-frame:hover .identity-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.identity-frame .tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.85);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.about-copy p {
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-modules {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

@media(max-width:560px) {
  .about-modules {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.module {
  padding: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.module h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.module p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

/* ================= SKILLS ================= */
.skill-groups {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.skill-group-label {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.skill-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.chip {
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  cursor: default;
  transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.chip:hover {
  color: var(--ink-0);
  border-color: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.5);
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .chip {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ================= EXPERIENCE TIMELINE ================= */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 34px;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}

.tl-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
}

.tl-item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.tl-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -34px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-0);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
}

.tl-item .card {
  padding: 26px 28px;
}

.tl-item .period {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.tl-item h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.tl-item .org-role {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.tl-item ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.tl-item ul li {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ================= PROJECTS ================= */
.project-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media(max-width: 860px) {
  .project-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.pod {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border-radius: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

.pod-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 70%, transparent 100%);
}

.pod-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.pod-num {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,200,200,0.85);
}

.pod h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #FFFBF4;
}

.pod .tagline {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,251,244,0.70);
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: block;
  padding: 0 24px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.pod-tech {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 14px 0 0;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
}

.pod-tech span {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #FFFBF4;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,251,244,0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pod-chevron {
  flex: none;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,251,244,0.3);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background .3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.pod.open .pod-chevron {
  transform: rotate(135deg);
  background: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

.pod.open .pod-chevron svg {
  stroke: #f5e8e8;
}

.pod-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .5s var(--ease);
}/* tagline bar just above expand */
.pod-tagline-bar {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,251,244,0.70);
  padding: 6px 24px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.60) 0%, transparent 100%);
}


.pod.open .pod-body {
  max-height: 900px;
}

.pod-body-inner {
  padding: 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.pod-feat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #FFFBF4;
}

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

  .pod-head {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }

  .pod-tech {
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }
}

.pod-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.flow-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin-left: 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(255,251,244,0.25);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,251,244,0.75);
}

.flow-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -6px;
  top: 14px;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
}

.pod-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.pod-features li {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,251,244,0.80);
  padding-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.pod-features li::before {
  content: '—';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.pod-problem {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,251,244,0.80);
}

.pod-problem b {
  color: #FFFBF4;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ================= GITHUB BUTTON ================= */
.pod-github-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #f5f0e8;
  background: #800020;
  border: 1px solid rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.3);
}

.pod-github-btn:hover {
  background: #9a1030;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.4);
}

.pod-github-btn svg {
  flex: none;
}

/* ================= ARCHITECTURE ================= */
.arch-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.arch-node {
  position: relative;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.arch-node h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-0);
}

.arch-node > span,
.arch-node .arch-desc {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.arch-connector {
  width: 1px;
  height: 34px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--teal-dim), var(--line));
  position: relative;
}

.arch-connector::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  margin-left: -2.5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal);
  animation: pulse-down 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-down {
  0% {
    top: 0;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    top: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .arch-connector::after {
    animation: none;
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ================= CERTIFICATIONS ================= */
.cert-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

@media(max-width:700px) {
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* .cert base styling handled in Modern 3D Certifications section below */

/* ================= CERT LIGHTBOX ================= */
.cert-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s var(--ease);
}

.cert-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.cert-panel {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -20px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px var(--glass-brd);
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}

.cert-modal.open .cert-panel {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .cert-modal,
  .cert-panel {
    transition: none;
  }
}

.cert-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  background: var(--glass);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

#certModalTitle {
  color: var(--ink-1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.cert-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: auto;
  background: #ede8df;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px;
}

.cert-body img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ================= CONTACT ================= */
.contact-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

#orb-canvas {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.contact-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.6vw, 44px);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-inner p {
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.contact-direct {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
}

.contact-direct a {
  color: var(--ink-1);
  transition: color .2s ease;
}

.contact-direct a:hover {
  color: #600018;
}

footer {
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
}

footer p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

/* ================= RESUME MODAL ================= */
.resume-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s var(--ease);
}

.resume-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.resume-panel {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  height: min(88vh, 1050px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 90px -20px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px var(--glass-brd);
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}

.resume-modal.open .resume-panel {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .resume-modal,
  .resume-panel {
    transition: none;
  }
}

.resume-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  background: var(--glass);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--ink-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.resume-bar-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.resume-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink-1);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-brd);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.resume-icon-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.resume-icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-color: var(--teal-dim);
  background: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.10);
}

#resumeFrame {
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: #f5f0e8;
}

/* Skip link / focus */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #f5e8e8;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  z-index: 10001;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 0;
}

a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ================================================================
   LUXURY DARK ARCHITECTURAL THEME — FLOATING 3D GLASS AESTHETIC
   Inspired by Brutalist Geometry, Forest Green Stone, Burnt Terracotta,
   Warm Suede and Ambient Neon Gold Lighting
   ================================================================ */

/* Body & All Sections — transparent to reveal the moving 3D background */
body {
  background: #0C0F10;
  color: #F7F6F2;
}

#hero, #about, #skills, #experience,
#projects, #architecture, #certifications,
#contact {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #F7F6F2;
}

/* Remove old bleed pseudo elements */
#about::before,
#skills::before,
#experience::before,
#projects::before,
#architecture::before,
#certifications::before,
#contact::before {
  display: none !important;
}

/* section content z-index */
section > .wrap,
section > .contact-inner,
.hero-portrait, .hero-grid, .scroll-cue {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── Typography on Dark Theme ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  color: #F7F6F2 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

p, .role, .desc, .about-copy p, .section-head p {
  color: #C6C1B4 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-kicker, .eyebrow {
  color: #FFB049 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  background: #FFB049 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFB049, 0 0 20px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.4) !important;
}

.hero-highlight {
  color: #F7F6F2 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hero-tagline {
  color: #E6E0D3 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* ── Floating 3D Dark Burgundy Cards (All Modules & Surfaces) ── */
.tilt-card:not(.pod):not(.cert),
.about-modules .module,
.card,
.arch-node,
#skillGroups > div {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(68, 16, 32, 0.90) 0%, rgba(45, 9, 20, 0.93) 48%, rgba(26, 4, 11, 0.96) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(140%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(140%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 30, 60, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 185, 205, 0.38) !important;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 160, 185, 0.22) !important;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 2, 7, 0.85) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88),
    0 8px 24px rgba(45, 6, 18, 0.55),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset 0 1.5px 1px rgba(255, 210, 225, 0.28),
    inset 0 -2.5px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  color: #F7F6F2 !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease !important;
}

/* Floating Hover Physics — 3D Lift & Burgundy Glow */
.tilt-card:not(.pod):not(.cert):hover,
.about-modules .module:hover,
.card:hover,
.arch-node:hover,
#skillGroups > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.006) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 12px 32px rgba(85, 14, 38, 0.6),
    0 0 28px rgba(185, 45, 85, 0.28),
    inset 0 1.5px 1.5px rgba(255, 225, 238, 0.45),
    inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
  border-color: rgba(225, 75, 115, 0.45) !important;
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 225, 235, 0.6) !important;
}

/* ── About Sketch Identity Frame ── */
.identity-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(62, 15, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(40, 8, 18, 0.92) 50%, rgba(24, 4, 11, 0.96) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 30, 60, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 185, 205, 0.35) !important;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 160, 185, 0.22) !important;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 2, 7, 0.8) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 10px 30px rgba(55, 10, 25, 0.5),
    inset 0 1.5px 1px rgba(255, 205, 225, 0.25),
    inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.identity-frame .tag {
  background: rgba(36, 8, 18, 0.88) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  color: #FFBE6B !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 180, 200, 0.22) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 228, 0.32) !important;
}

/* ── Skills Section Floating Slabs & Chips ── */
#skillGroups > div {
  padding: 24px 28px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.skill-group-label {
  color: #FFBE6B !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.chip {
  background: rgba(35, 8, 17, 0.78) !important;
  color: #F8F2EC !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 180, 200, 0.18) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 228, 0.32) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 200, 220, 0.16) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
}

.chip:hover {
  background: rgba(90, 20, 44, 0.88) !important;
  border-color: #FFB049 !important;
  color: #FFD480 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.4), 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}


/* ── Experience Timeline ── */
.timeline::before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #B84A29, #2E4D40 50%, #FFB049) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(184, 74, 41, 0.5) !important;
}

.tl-item::before {
  border-color: #FFB049 !important;
  background: #0D1011 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #FFB049 !important;
}

.period {
  color: #FFB049 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
}

.org-role {
  color: #C8C3B6 !important;
}

.tl-item ul {
  color: #B0AAA0 !important;
}

/* ── Project Cards ── */
.project-list .pod,
.pod {
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  min-height: 420px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 65px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.project-list .pod:hover,
.pod:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 32px 75px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 28px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.45) !important;
}

.pod-tech span {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 20, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  color: #EAE6DC !important;
}

.pod-num {
  color: #FFB049 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.pod h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
}

/* ── Architecture Nodes ── */
#architecture .arch-node {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(68, 16, 32, 0.90) 0%, rgba(45, 9, 20, 0.93) 48%, rgba(26, 4, 11, 0.96) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 30, 60, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 185, 205, 0.35) !important;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 160, 185, 0.22) !important;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 2, 7, 0.75) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 45px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 8px 24px rgba(55, 10, 25, 0.45),
    inset 0 1.5px 1px rgba(255, 205, 225, 0.28),
    inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.25s ease !important;
}

#architecture .arch-node:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01) !important;
  border-color: rgba(225, 75, 115, 0.5) !important;
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 225, 235, 0.6) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 0 28px rgba(185, 45, 85, 0.35),
    inset 0 1.5px 1px rgba(255, 225, 235, 0.4) !important;
}

#architecture .arch-node h4 {
  color: #F7F6F2 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
}

#architecture .arch-node > span,
#architecture .arch-node .arch-desc {
  color: #B5AFA2 !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
}

#architecture .arch-connector {
  width: 1px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #B84A29, #FFB049) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.6) !important;
}

#architecture .arch-connector::after {
  background: #FFB049 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FFB049 !important;
  width: 5px !important;
  height: 5px !important;
  margin-left: -2.5px !important;
}

/* ── Modern 3D Certifications Cards ── */
.cert-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
}

.cert {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(68, 16, 32, 0.92) 0%, rgba(45, 9, 20, 0.95) 48%, rgba(26, 4, 11, 0.98) 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 30, 60, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 185, 205, 0.38) !important;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 160, 185, 0.24) !important;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 2, 7, 0.85) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88),
    0 8px 26px rgba(55, 10, 25, 0.5),
    inset 0 1.5px 1px rgba(255, 205, 225, 0.30),
    inset 0 -2.5px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.28s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.cert:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.006) !important;
  border-color: rgba(225, 75, 115, 0.5) !important;
  border-top-color: rgba(255, 225, 235, 0.65) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 65px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 12px 32px rgba(85, 14, 38, 0.6),
    0 0 30px rgba(185, 45, 85, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Certificate Thumbnail Container (Top Preview) */
.cert-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 225px;
  background: #240812;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(140, 30, 60, 0.3);
}

.cert-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cert:hover .cert-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Hover overlay with preview button */
.cert-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 16, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.cert:hover .cert-thumb-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cert-preview-btn {
  background: rgba(20, 24, 28, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cert-preview-btn.primary {
  background: #B84A29;
  border-color: #D45B36;
}

.cert-preview-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Badges across the bottom of the thumbnail */
.cert-thumb-badges {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cert-badge {
  background: rgba(35, 8, 17, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 180, 205, 0.22);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 228, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFBF4;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.cert-badge.org {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  color: #FFBE5C;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 60%;
}

.cert-badge.date {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  color: #C8C2B7;
  font-size: 10.5px;
}

/* Certificate Info Container (Bottom Content) */
.cert-content {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.cert-title-row {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cert-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 18.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.35 !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cert:hover .cert-title {
  color: #FFBE5C !important;
}

.cert-arrow {
  color: #E87A45;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.cert:hover .cert-arrow {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  color: #FFBE5C;
}

.cert-id {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: #8C969B !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.cert-desc {
  color: #D0CAC0 !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0 !important;
  flex: 1;
}

.cert-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cert-tag {
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  background: rgba(35, 8, 17, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 180, 200, 0.18);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 228, 0.25);
  color: #F0E8DC;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.cert-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cert-view-link {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: #E87A45;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cert:hover .cert-view-link {
  color: #FFBE5C;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.cert-verify-link {
  color: #A0B2A6;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cert-verify-link:hover {
  color: #3DD6A2;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn3d.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B84A29 0%, #8A2D14 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFBF4 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 28px rgba(184, 74, 41, 0.5),
    0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.btn3d.primary:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 36px rgba(184, 74, 41, 0.7),
    0 0 20px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
}

.btn3d:not(.primary) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(62, 15, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(38, 8, 18, 0.92) 100%) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  color: #F7F6F2 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(140, 30, 60, 0.35) !important;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 185, 205, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 4px 14px rgba(45, 6, 18, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 210, 225, 0.25) !important;
}

.btn3d:not(.primary):hover {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(85, 20, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(55, 12, 26, 0.96) 100%) !important;
  border-color: rgba(225, 75, 115, 0.45) !important;
  color: #FFBE6B !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
}

/* ── Floating Navigation Bar ── */
nav,
body[data-nav="dark"] nav,
body[data-nav="olive"] nav,
body[data-nav="bone"] nav,
body[data-nav="white"] nav {
  background: rgba(14, 18, 20, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(160%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    0 0 25px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.08) !important;
}

nav .brand,
body[data-nav="dark"] nav .brand,
body[data-nav="olive"] nav .brand,
body[data-nav="bone"] nav .brand,
body[data-nav="white"] nav .brand {
  color: #F7F6F2 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
}

nav button,
body[data-nav="dark"] nav button,
body[data-nav="olive"] nav button,
body[data-nav="bone"] nav button,
body[data-nav="white"] nav button {
  color: #B5AFA2 !important;
}

nav button:hover,
body[data-nav="dark"] nav button:hover,
body[data-nav="olive"] nav button:hover,
body[data-nav="bone"] nav button:hover,
body[data-nav="white"] nav button:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

nav button.active,
body[data-nav="dark"] nav button.active,
body[data-nav="olive"] nav button.active,
body[data-nav="bone"] nav button.active,
body[data-nav="white"] nav button.active {
  background: #B84A29 !important;
  color: #FFFBF4 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184, 74, 41, 0.55) !important;
}

/* ── Contact Section ── */
#contact h2 { color: #FFFFFF !important; }
#contact p { color: #D4CEBF !important; }
#contact .contact-direct a { color: #B5AFA2 !important; }
#contact .contact-direct a:hover { color: #FFB049 !important; }

/* ── Footer ── */
footer {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #8A867D !important;
}
footer p { color: #8A867D !important; opacity: 0.85; }

/* ── Scroll cue ── */
.scroll-cue { color: #B5AFA2 !important; }
.scroll-cue .line { background: linear-gradient(#FFB049, transparent) !important; }

/* ── Loader ── */
#loader { background: #0C0F10 !important; }
.loader-name { color: #F7F6F2 !important; }
.loader-label { color: #B5AFA2 !important; }
.loader-core span { border-top-color: #FFB049 !important; }

/* ====================================================
   WATER DROPLET TEXT ANIMATION
   ==================================================== */
.d-word {
  display: inline-block !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.d-ch {
  display: inline-block !important;
  transform-origin: 50% 85%;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes water-drop {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1, 1);
    text-shadow: none;
    color: inherit;
  }
  28% {
    transform: translateY(-2.5px) scale(1.03, 1.05);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.45);
    color: #FFBE5C;
  }
  56% {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(1.01, 0.99);
  }
  78% {
    transform: translateY(-0.5px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1, 1);
    text-shadow: none;
    color: inherit;
  }
}

.d-ch.d-drop {
  animation: water-drop 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

/* ====================================================
   SCROLL-DRIVEN & CONTINUOUS SCROLL TRANSITIONS
   ==================================================== */

/* Top scroll progress line */
.scroll-progress-line {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B84A29 0%, #FFB049 50%, #D4AF37 100%);
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 100000;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.7);
}

@supports (animation-timeline: scroll()) {
  @keyframes scroll-progress-fill {
    from { transform: scaleX(0); }
    to { transform: scaleX(1); }
  }
  .scroll-progress-line {
    animation: scroll-progress-fill auto linear;
    animation-timeline: scroll();
  }
}

/* Minimal & Natural Scroll Reveal */
.scroll-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.scroll-reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered transition delays for adjacent cards and list items */
.about-modules .module:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.about-modules .module:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.about-modules .module:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.about-modules .module:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }

.project-list .pod:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.project-list .pod:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.project-list .pod:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.project-list .pod:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }

.timeline .tl-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.timeline .tl-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }

.cert-grid .cert:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.cert-grid .cert:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.cert-grid .cert:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.cert-grid .cert:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }

/* Native hardware-accelerated Scroll-Driven Animations — Minimal & Natural */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  @supports ((animation-timeline: view()) and (animation-range: entry)) {
    @keyframes scroll-slide-enter {
      0% {
        opacity: 0.35;
        transform: translateY(12px);
      }
      100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    section:not(.hero) .section-head,
    section:not(.hero) .eyebrow,
    .about-copy > h2,
    .about-copy > p,
    .about-modules .module,
    .identity-frame,
    #skillGroups > div,
    .tl-item,
    .pod,
    .cert,
    .contact-actions,
    .contact-direct {
      animation: scroll-slide-enter auto cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
      animation-timeline: view();
      animation-range: entry 5% contain 30%;
    }

    /* Hero photo smooth scroll parallax drift */
    @keyframes hero-photo-drift {
      0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
      }
      100% {
        transform: translateY(35px);
        opacity: 0.45;
      }
    }

    .hero-photo-wrap {
      animation: hero-photo-drift auto ease-out both;
      animation-timeline: view();
      animation-range: exit 0% exit 100%;
    }
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   SLIDING PAGE TRANSITION & PAGE-END TRANSITIONS
   ==================================================== */

/* Fullscreen Sliding Page Transition Curtain */
.page-slide-curtain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 999999;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
}

.page-slide-curtain .curtain-blade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(16, 22, 24, 0.98) 0%, rgba(26, 36, 38, 0.96) 50%, rgba(38, 24, 18, 0.98) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-102%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: 12px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 2px 0 0 rgba(255, 190, 85, 0.7);
}

.page-slide-curtain .curtain-sheen {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFB049 0%, #FFE0A0 50%, #B84A29 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px #FFB049, 0 0 50px rgba(255, 176, 73, 0.7);
  transform: translateX(-100vw);
}

.page-slide-curtain.active .curtain-blade {
  animation: page-slide-blade 0.34s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

.page-slide-curtain.active .curtain-sheen {
  animation: page-slide-sheen 0.34s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes page-slide-blade {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-102%);
  }
  45% {
    transform: translateX(0%);
  }
  55% {
    transform: translateX(0%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(102%);
  }
}

@keyframes page-slide-sheen {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100vw);
  }
  45% {
    transform: translateX(0vw);
  }
  55% {
    transform: translateX(0vw);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100vw);
  }
}

/* Page End Seam (Dividers at every page end) */
.page-end-seam {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 6%;
  width: 88%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 190, 90, 0.22) 20%, rgba(255, 220, 130, 0.8) 50%, rgba(255, 190, 90, 0.22) 80%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 180, 80, 0.45);
}

.page-end-seam::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 32%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 230, 150, 0.95) 50%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(1.5px);
  animation: seam-slide 5.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes seam-slide {
  0% { transform: translateX(0%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(210%); }
}