/* ==========================================================================
   HAMID - CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO STYLESHEET
   Transparent Overlay on top of Canvas Scroll Engine
   ========================================================================== */

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

:root {
    --color-bg-dark: #05070a;
    --color-orange: #ff5500;
    --color-orange-glow: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    --color-cyan: #00f2fe;
    --color-text-white: #ffffff;
    --color-text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --color-text-dim: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    
    --glass-nav: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.65);
    --glass-card: rgba(18, 22, 30, 0.45);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --glass-border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    
    --font-primary: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
}

.font-mono {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.flex-between {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.align-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.text-dim {
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Body height automatically matches document height so scroll ends exactly at form bottom */
body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100vw;
    width: 100%;
}

body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

img, svg, canvas {
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. FIXED BACKGROUND VIDEO & INSTANT BLURRED PLACEHOLDER
   ========================================================================== */
#hero-placeholder, .video-placeholder {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -2;
    filter: blur(20px);
    transform: scale(1.08);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

#hero-video, #canvas-bg, .video-bg {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -1;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRELOADER OVERLAY (DISABLED TO PREVENT BLOCKING)
   ========================================================================== */
.loader-overlay {
    display: none !important;
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 360px;
    width: 90%;
}

.loader-spinner {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.loader-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.loader-bar-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.loader-bar {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: width 0.15s ease-out;
}

.loader-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.loader-subtext {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 18px 4vw;
    background: var(--glass-nav);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-mark {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 900;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-orange-glow);
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.hud-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.hud-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hud-val {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.nav-btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}

.nav-btn-primary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: #05070a;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 6px 6px 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-arrow-circle {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-arrow-circle.orange {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hamburger Toggle Button */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 38px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 7px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL TRACK HUD
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-track {
    position: fixed;
    right: 28px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 3px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.scroll-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.scroll-percent-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRANSPARENT MAIN PAGE LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.page-layout {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 4vw;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 80px;
}

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
    min-height: fit-content;
    height: auto;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 48px;
    background: transparent;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.greeting-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.greeting-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-orange);
}

.greeting-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.main-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 4.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    word-break: break-word;
}

.headline-accent {
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-right {
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-quote {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* 4 Tags Grid Row */
.tags-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.tag-card {
    background: rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tag-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tag-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.tag-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* PARTNER BAR */
.partner-bar {
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: transparent;
}

.partner-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.partner-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.partner-items {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.partner-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

/* BEHIND THE DESIGNS SECTION */
.designs-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 48px;
    background: transparent;
}

.designs-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.section-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    word-break: break-word;
}

.designs-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
}

.designs-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cta-pill-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 6px 6px 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-pill-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 3-IMAGE GRID */
.image-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.grid-card {
    background: rgba(18, 22, 30, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.card-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d1017;
}

.grid-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(110%);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
}

.grid-card:hover .grid-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(100%);
}

.card-caption {
    padding: 22px 24px;
}

.caption-cat {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.caption-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

/* SPRINT TIMELINE */
.sprint-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.sprint-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.sprint-subtext {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 40px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-orange), rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2) 80%, transparent);
}

.timeline-node {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.timeline-node:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.node-marker {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #090c12;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-orange-glow);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.node-content {
    background: var(--glass-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 30px 36px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-node:hover .node-content {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.node-time {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.node-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.node-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.node-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.node-tags span {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* REFERENCE METRICS SECTION (65% AND $30B EXACT MATCH) */
.reference-card-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.reference-glass-card {
    background: rgba(14, 18, 26, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 48px 52px;
}

.ref-sub-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.stats-showcase-grid.exact-ref {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.transparent-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.big-num-ref {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 5.6rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.big-num-ref .unit-text {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.stat-desc-ref {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 16px;
    max-width: 320px;
}

/* TESTIMONIAL & GLOBAL STUDIO SECTION */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.testimonial-glass-container {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 36px;
}

.global-studio-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.marquee-ticker-container {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeLoop 24s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-track span {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.45);
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
    padding-right: 48px;
}

@keyframes marqueeLoop {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.studio-info-top {
    max-width: 320px;
    justify-self: end;
    text-align: right;
    z-index: 5;
    order: 3;
}

.since-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.studio-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.center-avatar-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
    order: 2;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.avatar-chip {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    background: rgba(20, 24, 34, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.avatar-photo-frame {
    width: 170px;
    aspect-ratio: 170 / 210;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.avatar-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.rating-badge-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 5;
    order: 1;
    justify-self: start;
}

.avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
}

.stack-circle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #05070a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-left: -10px;
}

.stack-circle:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.rating-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.rating-stars {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.rating-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

/* FINAL CONTACT FORM SECTION (NO DARK GLOW VISUALS, TRANSPARENT OVER CANVAS) */
.final-contact-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 48px;
    background: transparent;
}

.contact-transparent-container {
    background: transparent;
}

.grow-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 40px;
}

.grow-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.grow-headline-sub {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: inline-block;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.letstalk-tag {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.letstalk-sub {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.grow-form-clean {
    background: rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.35);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 56px 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.submit-actions-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.back-top-btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.back-top-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Form inputs styling */
.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
}

.form-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.form-input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    padding: 12px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.25);
}

.form-select {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-select option {
    background: #0c0f16;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.submit-pill-btn {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 8px 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--color-orange-glow);
    opacity: 1;
}

.submit-pill-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL FULL-WIDTH EDGE-TO-EDGE FOOTER (MATCHES NAVBAR HEADER STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.transparent-footer {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--glass-nav);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 0; /* Square corners, edge-to-edge full width */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 56px 4vw 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer-top-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-brand-heading {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 420px;
}

.footer-nav-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-white);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.footer-location-text {
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* 2. Infinite Watermark Marquee Loop */
.footer-marquee-container {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    padding: 12px 0 4px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: -15px;
}

.footer-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    animation: footerMarqueeLoop 24s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
    line-height: 0.95;
}

.footer-marquee-track span {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.45);
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
    padding-right: 48px;
    line-height: 0.95;
}

@keyframes footerMarqueeLoop {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* 3. Bottom Row Divider & Legal */
.footer-divider-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: -15px;
}

.footer-middle-row {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.footer-legal-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.footer-back-top-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-back-top-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.flex-end {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Responsive Footer & Comprehensive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 70px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        background: rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.96);
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 28px;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-15px);
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 999;
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .hero-right {
        margin-left: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 130px;
        padding-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .designs-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .image-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .footer-top-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .footer-nav-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 14px 4vw;
    }

    .hud-label {
        display: none;
    }

    .tags-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .partner-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .partner-items {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .image-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        left: 22px;
    }

    .timeline-node {
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .node-marker {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .node-content {
        padding: 24px 22px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .reference-glass-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .stats-showcase-grid.exact-ref {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .testimonial-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .testimonial-glass-container {
        min-height: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 28px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .marquee-ticker-container {
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .studio-info-top {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .center-avatar-card {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        left: auto;
        transform: none;
        margin: 20px auto;
    }

    .rating-badge-bottom {
        position: relative;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .grow-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .grow-form-clean {
        padding: 36px 24px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .footer-nav-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .footer-middle-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .scroll-track {
        right: 10px;
        height: 120px;
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .page-layout {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }

    .nav-logo {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .logo-mark {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .logo-text {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .hud-badge {
        padding: 4px 8px;
    }

    .hud-val {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .nav-btn-secondary {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-btn-primary {
        padding: 4px 4px 4px 12px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .btn-arrow-circle {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 105px;
        padding-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .tags-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .tag-card {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .partner-bar {
        padding: 24px 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .designs-section {
        padding: 40px 0 60px;
    }

    .timeline-wrapper {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        left: 16px;
    }

    .timeline-node {
        gap: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .node-marker {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .node-content {
        padding: 18px 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .node-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .node-tags span {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 3px 8px;
    }

    .reference-glass-card {
        padding: 22px 16px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .stat-desc-ref {
        max-width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .center-avatar-card {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .avatar-photo-frame {
        width: 140px;
        height: 175px;
    }

    .final-contact-section {
        padding: 50px 0 40px;
    }

    .grow-form-clean {
        padding: 24px 16px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .form-input {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .submit-pill-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .transparent-footer {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .footer-container {
        padding: 36px 4vw 20px;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .footer-brand-heading {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .footer-nav-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .scroll-track {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES (MATCHING PORTFOLIO THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

body.static-bg-page {
    background-color: #06090e;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 18%, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.05) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 9, 14, 1) 100%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-size: cover;
}

.static-bg-page .hud-badge,
.static-bg-page #auto-play-btn {
    display: none !important;
}

.about-page-layout {
    padding-top: 130px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 1. TOP SECTION (LEFT TEXT & RIGHT ARCH PORTRAIT) */
.about-top-section {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-top-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-pill-heading {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 48px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.28) 0%, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.25);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.about-bio-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.about-greeting {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.about-intro-text {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.about-intro-text strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.about-objective {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-orange);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
}

.about-objective strong {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

/* Contact Block */
.about-contact-block {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.about-contact-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.about-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-item-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-item-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.18);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Right Portrait Arch Capsule Frame */
.about-top-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-arch-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 190px 190px 32px 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2), inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    background: rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.8);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.about-arch-frame:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
}

.about-arch-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-arch-frame:hover .about-arch-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* 2. BOTTOM SECTION (LARGE ROUNDED CARD) */
.about-card-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.about-main-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 36px;
    padding: 56px 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-main-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.14) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-block {
    margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.card-block:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.card-block-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.card-block-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.date-badge-pill {
    padding: 5px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.5);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
}

.card-block-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Technical Skill Tool Cards Grid */
.tech-tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.tech-tool-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 18px 12px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-tool-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.08);
}

.tool-icon-wrapper {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.tool-badge-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.tool-badge-icon.pr { background: #00005b; border: 1.5px solid #9999ff; color: #9999ff; }
.tool-badge-icon.ae { background: #00005b; border: 1.5px solid #d699ff; color: #d699ff; }
.tool-badge-icon.ai { background: #330000; border: 1.5px solid #ff9900; color: #ff9900; }
.tool-badge-icon.id { background: #33001a; border: 1.5px solid #ff3399; color: #ff3399; }
.tool-badge-icon.ps { background: #001e36; border: 1.5px solid #31a8ff; color: #31a8ff; }

.tool-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Interest Row */
.interest-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.divider-dot {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Two Column List Box for Soft Skills, Skill set, Language */
.two-col-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.55);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.col-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.list-item {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.col-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
}

.text-dim {
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR ABOUT PAGE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-top-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .about-top-right {
        order: -1;
    }

    .about-main-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 40px 32px;
    }
}

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

    .about-arch-frame {
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .about-page-layout {
        padding-top: 110px;
    }

    .about-pill-heading {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        padding: 10px 32px;
    }

    .about-main-card {
        padding: 28px 20px;
        border-radius: 24px;
    }

    .tech-tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .two-col-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }

    .col-divider {
        width: 100%;
        height: 1px;
        min-height: 1px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR DROPDOWN & PROJECT CATEGORY STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Project Card Link Container */
.project-card-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Navbar Dropdown Menu */
.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    stroke: var(--color-orange);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    background: rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 8px;
    min-width: 200px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 100;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-item.active {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.18);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Project Category Layout & Header */
.project-category-layout {
    padding-top: 130px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.category-header-section {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.category-header-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.back-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.category-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.category-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* Project Gallery Grid & Cards */
.project-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.project-gallery-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.project-gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
}

.project-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.8);
}

.project-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.project-gallery-card:hover .project-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.project-date-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.project-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-cat-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.project-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.project-tags-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.project-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DROPDOWN & CATEGORY MEDIA QUERIES */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .project-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .nav-dropdown {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        transform: none !important;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.6);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        margin-top: 8px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 240px;
        align-items: center;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .dropdown-item {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

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

    .category-header-section {
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GRAPHIC DESIGN SHOWCASE PAGE STYLES (MATCHING SITE THEME)
   ========================================================================== */

.gd-showcase-layout {
    padding-top: 130px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* SECTION 1: HERO SECTION */
.gd-hero-section {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.gd-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}

.gd-hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.gd-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* 3 Stat Items Row */
.gd-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.5);
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    width: max-content;
}

.gd-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.stat-text-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-val {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.gd-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Right Column Hero Image Frame with Orange Aura Glow */
.gd-hero-right {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.gd-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(45px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gd-hero-img-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.18);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gd-hero-img-frame:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}

.gd-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* SECTION 2: FEATURED SECTION */
.gd-featured-section {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.gd-featured-header {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.gd-section-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.gd-section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 620px;
}

.gd-section-desc.centered-desc {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* 3 Cards Grid */
.gd-featured-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
}

.gd-featured-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.gd-featured-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.3);
}

.gd-featured-card.elevated {
    transform: scale(1);
    border-color: var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: none;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
}

.gd-featured-card.elevated:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.3);
}

.gd-badge-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
}

.gd-card-media, .ux-card-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    max-height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.95);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gd-card-img, .ux-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gd-featured-card:hover .gd-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Play / View Circle Button */
.view-circle-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 5;
}

.view-circle-btn.small {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
}

.gd-featured-card:hover .view-circle-btn,
.gd-lib-card:hover .view-circle-btn {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.7);
}

.gd-card-info {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.gd-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.gd-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.gd-card-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    margin-top: 6px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* SECTION 3: BOTTOM LIBRARY SECTION */
.gd-library-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.gd-library-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.library-nav-arrows {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.lib-arrow-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.6);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.lib-arrow-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 4 Image Cards Row */
.gd-library-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.gd-lib-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.gd-lib-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.25);
}

.lib-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.3) 60%, rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.1) 100%);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.lib-card-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SHOWCASE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .gd-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .gd-hero-right {
        order: -1;
    }

    .gd-featured-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .gd-featured-card.elevated {
        transform: none;
    }

    .gd-library-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gd-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .gd-library-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .gd-library-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC SCROLLING COLLAGE MARQUEE & LIGHTBOX PREVIEW SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

.collage-marquee-section {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
    padding: 20px 80px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.collage-header {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
    padding: 0 4vw;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.collage-marquee-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.collage-row {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.collage-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Alternate directions & smooth 35s animation loop */
.collage-row.scroll-left .collage-track {
    animation: collageMarqueeLeft 35s linear infinite;
}

.collage-row.scroll-right .collage-track {
    animation: collageMarqueeRight 35s linear infinite;
}

/* HOVER PAUSE - Requirement 1 */
.collage-row:hover .collage-track,
.collage-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes collageMarqueeLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

@keyframes collageMarqueeRight {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Aspect ratio collage item types */
.collage-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    background: rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.8);
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.collage-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
    z-index: 10;
}

.collage-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.collage-item.portrait {
    width: 220px;
    height: 290px;
}

.collage-item.landscape {
    width: 380px;
    height: 240px;
}

.collage-item.square {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
}

.collage-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.collage-item:hover .collage-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.zoom-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.5);
}

/* UNIVERSAL LIGHTBOX MODAL OVERLAY STYLES */
.lightbox-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.lightbox-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}

.lightbox-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 92vw;
    max-height: 92vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.lightbox-media-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 88vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    width: fit-content;
    height: fit-content;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 45px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.6);
    background: transparent;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 0;
}

.lightbox-img,
.lightbox-video {
    max-width: 88vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 22px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    max-width: 80vw;
}

.lightbox-btn {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.7);
    background: #ff6b1a;
}

.lightbox-btn.close-btn {
    top: -55px;
    right: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
}

.lightbox-btn.nav-btn {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
}

.lightbox-btn.nav-btn.prev {
    left: -70px;
}

.lightbox-btn.nav-btn.next {
    right: -70px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lightbox-btn.nav-btn.prev {
        left: 10px;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 15px;
        transform: none;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    .lightbox-btn.nav-btn.next {
        right: 10px;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 15px;
        transform: none;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    .lightbox-btn.close-btn {
        top: -48px;
        right: 10px;
    }

    .collage-marquee-section {
        padding: 20px 20px;
    }

    .collage-item.portrait {
        width: 170px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .collage-item.landscape {
        width: 280px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .collage-item.square {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UI/UX DESIGN SHOWCASE PAGE STYLES (NFT MARKETPLACE REFERENCE LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */

.ux-showcase-layout {
    padding-top: 130px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* SECTION 1: HERO SECTION */
.ux-hero-section {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.ux-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ux-hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.ux-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Hero Action Buttons */
.ux-hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-outline {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.1);
}

.watch-demo-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
    padding: 10px 14px;
}

.watch-demo-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.play-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
}

/* 3 Stats Row */
.ux-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding: 18px 28px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.5);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    width: max-content;
}

.ux-stat-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Avatar Stack & Trust Line */
.ux-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.avatar-stack img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #06090e;
    margin-left: -12px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.avatar-stack img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.trust-text strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Right Column Hero Showcase Frame */
.ux-hero-right {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.ux-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.38) 0%, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ux-hero-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
    background: #06090e;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ux-hero-frame:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
}

.ux-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 440px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #06090e;
}

.ux-floating-card {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.card-info-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.card-info-top .lbl {
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.card-info-top .val {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.card-info-top .val.accent {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.card-proj-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ux-card-btn {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.ux-card-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: #ff6b1a;
}

/* SECTION 2: TRUSTED TOOLS MARQUEE STRIP */
.ux-tools-marquee-section {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 18px 0;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ux-tools-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 4vw;
}

.tools-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tools-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: toolsMarquee 25s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

@keyframes toolsMarquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* SECTION 3: FEATURED PROJECTS 5 CARDS ROW */
.ux-featured-section {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.ux-section-header {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    padding: 0 4vw;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.ux-5-cards-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0 30px;
}

.ux-5-cards-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: uxCardsMarquee 35s linear infinite;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

/* HOVER PAUSE - Requirement 4 */
.ux-5-cards-wrapper:hover .ux-5-cards-track,
.ux-5-cards-track:hover,
.ux-featured-card:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes uxCardsMarquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.ux-featured-card {
    width: 250px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.ux-featured-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.3);
}

.ux-featured-card.highlighted {
    width: 280px;
    transform: scale(1);
    border-color: var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: none;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
}

.ux-featured-card.highlighted:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.3);
}

.ux-top-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
}

.ux-card-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.8);
}

.ux-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ux-featured-card:hover .ux-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ux-card-body {
    padding: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.ux-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.ux-card-author {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.ux-card-footer {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.ux-tag-pill {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.ux-tag-pill.orange {
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.ux-stat-text {
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.ux-stat-text.orange {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* SECTION 4: CLIENT REVIEWS & PARTNERSHIPS */
.ux-clients-section {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.ux-clients-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.ux-client-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ux-client-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    background: rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.9);
}

.client-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-orange);
}

.client-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.client-name {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.client-stat {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* SECTION 5: EXPLORE MY WORK CATEGORY FOLDERS */
.ux-explore-section {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.ux-folders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.ux-folder-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ux-folder-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
}

.folder-thumbs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 110px);
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.folder-thumbs-grid img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.folder-thumbs-grid img:first-child {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.ux-folder-card:hover .folder-thumbs-grid img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.folder-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.folder-count {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* SECTION 6: BOTTOM CURVED CTA CARD */
.ux-cta-card-section {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ux-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2) 0%, rgba(18, 26, 40, 0.95) 60%, rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: 60px 24px 60px 24px;
    padding: 70px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
}

.ux-cta-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

.ux-cta-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-pill-btn.large {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR UI/UX SHOWCASE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ux-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .ux-hero-right {
        order: -1;
    }

    .ux-clients-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ux-folders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ux-5-cards-row {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ux-clients-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ux-folders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ux-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ux-cta-card {
        padding: 48px 24px;
        border-radius: 36px 18px 36px 18px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM SHOWCASE PAGE STYLES (.team-page-container)
   ========================================================================== */

.team-page-section {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 120px 4vw 80px;
}

/* 1. Top Bar Header Pill */
.team-top-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.team-top-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: rgba(14, 20, 30, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 8px 24px 8px 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.team-avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.team-avatar-stack img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #0e1420;
    margin-right: -12px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.team-brand-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: lowercase;
}

/* 2. Team Member Stacked Cards */
.team-cards-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.team-member-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 20, 30, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 480px;
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.team-member-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
}

.team-member-content {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 620px;
    padding: 48px 40px 48px 52px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.team-social-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-pill-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(6, 9, 14, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.team-pill-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
}

.team-pill-btn svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

.team-big-firstname {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 8.5vw, 7.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2.5px var(--color-orange);
    color: transparent;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    user-select: none;
}

.team-lastname-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.team-lastname {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.verified-check-badge {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.5);
}

.verified-check-badge svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    stroke: #ffffff;
    stroke-width: 3;
    fill: none;
}

.team-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.team-role-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Member Photo Container with Mask Fade */
.team-photo-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 48%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 480px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.team-photo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 20%, black 50%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 20%, black 50%);
}

.team-member-card:hover .team-photo-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* 3. Bottom About Us Section */
.team-about-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 20, 30, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 18, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 44px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr auto;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.team-group-photo-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.team-group-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-about-card:hover .team-group-photo-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-about-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.team-about-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.team-about-desc:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.team-barcode-accent {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    height: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.barcode-svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 140px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.barcode-text {
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR TEAM PAGE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .team-member-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        min-height: auto;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .team-member-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 36px 28px 24px;
    }

    .team-photo-container {
        width: 100%;
        height: 380px;
        min-height: 380px;
    }

    .team-photo-img {
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 20%, black 50%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 20%, black 50%);
    }

    .team-about-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .team-group-photo-wrap {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .team-barcode-accent {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .team-member-content {
        padding: 28px 20px 20px;
    }

    .team-big-firstname {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 4.5rem);
        -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--color-orange);
    }

    .team-social-pills {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .team-pill-btn {
        padding: 6px 14px;
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .team-photo-container {
        height: 300px;
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHTBOX / FULLSCREEN PREVIEW MODAL
   ========================================================================== */

.lightbox-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lightbox-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(3, 5, 8, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}

.lightbox-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 92vw;
    max-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* ---- Media Box: dynamically sizes based on content, no image cropping ---- */
.lightbox-media-box {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0c10;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* Strict utility class for hidden elements */
.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Image uses object-fit: contain so 100% of the image is visible without cropping */
.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-img.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ---- Full-size Custom Video Player Container ---- */
.lightbox-video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: min(90vw, 960px);
    height: min(80vh, 540px);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #05070a;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lightbox-video-wrapper.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.lightbox-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background: #000;
}

.lightbox-video.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Big Centered Play Button Overlay */
.lightbox-big-play {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.lightbox-big-play.playing {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.lightbox-big-play:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.big-play-circle {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-big-play:hover .big-play-circle {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    background: #ff6b1a;
}

/* Custom Translucent Orange Video Controls Bar */
.lightbox-video-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.95) 0%, rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.7) 70%, transparent 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 6;
}

.custom-v-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.custom-v-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.custom-v-progress-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.custom-v-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-orange-glow);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 16px;
}

/* ---- Control Buttons ---- */
.lightbox-btn {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(20, 24, 32, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.25);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.lightbox-btn.close-btn {
    top: -16px;
    right: -16px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
}

.lightbox-btn.nav-btn {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
}

.lightbox-btn.nav-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.lightbox-btn.prev {
    left: -26px;
}

.lightbox-btn.next {
    right: -26px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lightbox-container {
        width: 96vw;
    }
    .lightbox-media-box {
        height: min(60vh, 480px);
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .lightbox-btn.prev { left: 8px; }
    .lightbox-btn.next { right: 8px; }
    .lightbox-btn.close-btn { top: 8px; right: 8px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT PAGES — COLLAGE ITEMS (image fill fix)
   ========================================================================== */

.collage-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #0d1017;
}

.collage-item.portrait  { width: 220px; height: 300px; }
.collage-item.landscape { width: 360px; height: 220px; }
.collage-item.square    { width: 250px; height: 250px; }

/* Image fills entire collage item frame completely */
.collage-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.collage-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.collage-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.collage-item:hover .collage-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.zoom-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

/* Scrolling track */
.collage-marquee-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.collage-row {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.collage-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: max-content;
}

.scroll-left .collage-track  { animation: scrollLeft  28s linear infinite; }
.scroll-right .collage-track { animation: scrollRight 28s linear infinite; }

.collage-row:hover .collage-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes scrollLeft  { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes scrollRight { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT PAGES — FEATURED CARDS & LIBRARY GRID (image fill fix)
   ========================================================================== */

.gd-featured-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: end;
}

.gd-featured-card {
    background: rgba(18, 22, 30, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.gd-featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
}

.gd-featured-card.elevated {
    transform: translateY(-20px);
}

.gd-featured-card.elevated:hover {
    transform: translateY(-28px);
}

.gd-card-media {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #0d1017;
}

/* Image completely fills the card media frame */
.gd-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gd-featured-card:hover .gd-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gd-card-info {
    padding: 20px 22px;
}

.gd-card-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gd-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gd-card-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.view-circle-btn {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.85);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.view-circle-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    background: var(--color-orange);
}

.view-circle-btn.small {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
}

.gd-badge-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Library Grid (4 cards with background-image) */
.gd-library-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.gd-lib-card {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    /* background-image fills the full card with cover */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gd-lib-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.lib-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 18px;
    gap: 10px;
}

.lib-card-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Hero image frame fill (no cropping) */
.gd-hero-img-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 480px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #0d1017;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.3);
}

.gd-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 480px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    background: #0d1017;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gd-featured-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gd-library-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .collage-item.portrait  { width: 160px; height: 220px; }
    .collage-item.landscape { width: 260px; height: 160px; }
    .collage-item.square    { width: 180px; height: 180px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT GALLERY CARDS (dynamically rendered via script.js)
   ========================================================================== */

.project-gallery-card {
    background: rgba(18, 22, 30, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease,
                box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.project-gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

/* Image frame — image fills it completely */
.project-img-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #0d1017;
}

.project-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-gallery-card:hover .project-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-date-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px;
}

.project-cat-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-orange);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.project-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.project-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.project-tags-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.project-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECT SPOTLIGHT & METRICS SHOWCASE (OPTION A CARD/BADGE LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.ux-velora-spotlight-section {
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.velora-showcase-container, .project-showcase-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.velora-hero-preview-wrapper, .project-hero-preview-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d1117;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.velora-hero-preview-wrapper:hover, .project-hero-preview-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.22);
}

.velora-preview-img, .project-preview-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.velora-hero-preview-wrapper:hover .velora-preview-img,
.project-hero-preview-wrapper:hover .project-preview-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Subtle Caption Overlay (Zoom/Play Hint) */
.velora-zoom-hint, .project-zoom-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.velora-hero-preview-wrapper:hover .velora-zoom-hint,
.velora-hero-preview-wrapper:hover .project-zoom-caption,
.project-hero-preview-wrapper:hover .project-zoom-caption {
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.92);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Stat Cards Metrics Grid (Option A Card/Badge Layout) */
.velora-metrics-grid, .project-metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.velora-metric-card, .project-metric-card {
    background: rgba(18, 24, 34, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 20px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.velora-metric-card::before, .project-metric-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-cyan), var(--color-orange));
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.velora-metric-card:hover, .project-metric-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(24, 32, 46, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12);
}

.velora-metric-card:hover::before, .project-metric-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.metric-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.metric-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.metric-icon-box.orange {
    color: var(--color-orange);
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.28);
}

.metric-icon-box.cyan {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.28);
}

.metric-icon-box.purple {
    color: #a855f7;
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.28);
}

.metric-val {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    display: block;
}

.metric-val.text-cyan {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.metric-val.text-orange {
    color: var(--color-orange);
}

.metric-val.text-white {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.metric-lbl {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
}

/* Deliverables Tag Card & Small Heading */
.velora-metric-card.tags-card, .project-metric-card.tags-card {
    grid-column: span 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.deliverables-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.heading-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-orange);
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-orange);
}

.heading-dot.cyan {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-cyan);
}

.velora-pill-tags, .project-pill-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}

.v-pill, .project-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.v-pill:hover, .project-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.22);
    border-color: var(--color-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .velora-metrics-grid, .project-metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .velora-metrics-grid, .project-metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}