/* -------------------------------------------------------------
       DESIGN SYSTEM & CSS VARIABLES
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    :root {
      --bg-deep: #0b0b0d;
      --bg-surface: #121216;
      --bg-surface-elevated: #1a1a22;
      --bg-card: rgba(22, 22, 29, 0.75);
      --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      --border-medium: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
      --border-active: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.4);

      --text-primary: #f3f3f3;
      --text-secondary: #9ea3ae;
      --text-muted: #6b7280;
      --accent-lime: #d9ff00;
      --accent-lime-glow: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.25);
      --accent-cyan: #00d2ff;
      --accent-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.2);
      --accent-orange: #ff5500;

      --font-display: 'Syne', sans-serif;
      --font-subhead: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
      --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

      --radius-sm: 8px;
      --radius-md: 16px;
      --radius-lg: 24px;
      --radius-full: 9999px;

      --transition-base: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --transition-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       BASE & RESET
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    *, *::before, *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
      background-color: var(--bg-deep);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background-color: var(--bg-deep);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Subtle background ambient mesh */
    body::before {
      content: "";
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100vw;
      height: 100vh;
      background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.035) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 65%, rgba(70, 90, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(255, 85, 0, 0.02) 0%, transparent 45%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Fine grain texture */
    body::after {
      content: "";
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.02'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 999;
    }

    ::selection {
      background-color: var(--accent-lime);
      color: #0b0b0d;
    }

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

    ul, ol {
      list-style: none;
    }

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

    button {
      font-family: inherit;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
      background: none;
    }

    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1360px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 1.15rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 3rem;
      }
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       CUSTOM CURSOR (Desktop only)
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .custom-cursor-dot,
    .custom-cursor-ring {
      display: none;
      pointer-events: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      border-radius: 50%;
      z-index: 99999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.15s ease-out;
    }

    @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
      .custom-cursor-dot {
        display: block;
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background-color: var(--accent-lime);
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-lime);
      }
      .custom-cursor-ring {
        display: block;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.4);
        transition: width 0.25s var(--transition-base), height 0.25s var(--transition-base), border-color 0.25s, background-color 0.25s;
      }
      body.hovering .custom-cursor-ring {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        background-color: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.08);
        border-color: var(--accent-lime);
      }
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       TYPOGRAPHY & BADGES
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .font-display {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    .font-mono {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    .badge-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .badge-pill.active-status {
      border-color: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.35);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      background: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.07);
    }

    .pulse-dot {
      width: 7px;
      height: 7px;
      background-color: var(--accent-lime);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-lime);
      animation: pulseAnimation 2s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulseAnimation {
      0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.7);
      }
      70% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0);
      }
      100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217, 255, 0, 0);
      }
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       NAVIGATION
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .site-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 1.25rem 0;
      transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
      background-color: rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.65);
      backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    }

    .site-header.scrolled {
      padding: 0.85rem 0;
      background-color: rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.92);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    .nav-container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .brand-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .brand-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.25rem;
    }

    .brand-title span.dot {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .brand-role {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      display: none;
      padding-left: 0.75rem;
      border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    @media (min-width: 640px) {
      .brand-role {
        display: block;
      }
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2.2rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .nav-links {
        display: flex;
      }
    }

    .nav-link {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
      position: relative;
      padding: 0.25rem 0;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2px;
      left: 0;
      width: 0%;
      height: 1px;
      background-color: var(--accent-lime);
      transition: width 0.25s var(--transition-base);
    }

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

    .nav-link:hover::after,
    .nav-link.active::after {
      width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      width: 42px;
      height: 42px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      gap: 5px;
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn span {
      width: 20px;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--text-primary);
      transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(1) {
      transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    .mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(2) {
      opacity: 0;
    }
    .mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(3) {
      transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* Mobile Drawer */
    .mobile-drawer {
      position: fixed;
      top: 72px;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: calc(100vh - 72px);
      background: rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.98);
      backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
      padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transform: translateY(-100%);
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-base), opacity 0.3s;
      z-index: 990;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .mobile-drawer.open {
      transform: translateY(0);
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .mobile-drawer-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .mobile-drawer-link {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4.8vw, 1.75rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      transition: color 0.2s;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .mobile-drawer-link:hover,
    .mobile-drawer-link:focus {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       HERO & PROFILE SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .hero-section {
      padding: 2.5rem 0 4rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .hero-section {
        padding: 4rem 0 5.5rem;
      }
    }

    /* Top eyebrow bar */
    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .hero-meta-item {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .hero-meta-item strong {
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Profile Stage Showcase (Inspired by user's screenshot) */
    .profile-showcase-stage {
      position: relative;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #181c28 0%, #10121a 50%, #0b0b0d 90%);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 2.25rem 1rem 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      text-align: center;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .profile-showcase-stage {
        padding: 4.5rem 2rem 3.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 4rem;
      }
    }

    /* Ambient faint suit silhouette on right/background */
    .profile-ambient-suit {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      right: 2%;
      height: 100%;
      max-height: 480px;
      opacity: 0.22;
      pointer-events: none;
      filter: grayscale(40%) contrast(120%);
      mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 95%);
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 95%);
      z-index: 1;
      display: none;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .profile-ambient-suit {
        display: block;
      }
    }

    /* Ambient spotlight glow */
    .profile-halo-glow {
      position: absolute;
      top: 25%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 320px;
      height: 320px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.22) 0%, rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(35px);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Avatar Container */
    .profile-avatar-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 175px;
      height: 175px;
      margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .profile-avatar-wrap {
        width: 230px;
        height: 230px;
        margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
      }
    }

    .profile-avatar-circle {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      border-radius: 50%;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      box-shadow: 
        0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.25),
        0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
      position: relative;
      background-color: #12141c;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-bounce), border-color 0.4s;
    }

    .profile-avatar-wrap:hover .profile-avatar-circle {
      transform: scale(1.03);
      border-color: var(--accent-lime);
      box-shadow: 
        0 0 0 8px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.3),
        0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }

    .profile-avatar-circle img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center top;
      display: block;
    }

    /* Name Plate with Blue/Cyan reflection glow */
    .profile-name-plate {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      display: inline-flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .profile-display-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ffffff;
      line-height: 1;
      position: relative;
      text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }

    /* Blue glow reflection bar underneath PO ROSEL */
    .profile-display-name::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -6px;
      left: 10%;
      width: 80%;
      height: 14px;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.7) 0%, rgba(0, 210, 255, 0) 75%);
      filter: blur(4px);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Contact pill with rozelpo@gmail.com */
    .profile-email-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      background: rgba(18, 22, 32, 0.7);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      color: #e2e8f0;
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s var(--transition-base);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .profile-email-badge:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent-lime);
      color: #ffffff;
      background: rgba(26, 32, 48, 0.85);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.18);
    }

    .profile-email-badge svg {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .profile-email-copy-tag {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #0b0b0d;
      background: var(--accent-lime);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      margin-left: 0.4rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    /* Editorial Headline under profile */
    .hero-title-wrap {
      margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
      text-align: left;
    }

    .hero-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 6.5vw, 5.8rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 0.98;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    .hero-headline .headline-line {
      display: block;
    }

    .hero-headline .highlight-lime {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      display: inline-block;
      text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .hero-headline .outline-text {
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(243, 243, 243, 0.4);
      color: transparent;
      transition: -webkit-text-stroke 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }

    .hero-headline .outline-text:hover {
      -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--accent-lime);
      color: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      align-items: end;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
      }
    }

    .hero-description {
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.65;
      max-width: 640px;
    }

    .hero-description strong {
      color: var(--text-primary);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Modern Buttons */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-base);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      background-color: var(--accent-lime);
      color: #0b0b0d;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.25);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.45);
      background-color: #e5ff33;
    }

    .btn-secondary {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent-lime);
      background: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.06);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .btn .icon-arrow {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      transition: transform 0.25s var(--transition-base);
    }

    .btn:hover .icon-arrow {
      transform: translate(3px, -3px);
    }

    /* Stats Strip */
    .hero-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      padding-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

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

    .stat-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .stat-number span {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       SKILLS SHOWCASE SECTION — 6 Premium Skills
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .core-skills-section {
      padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .skills-header-center {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .skills-title-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 0.5rem 1.75rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #141824 0%, #1a1f30 100%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(217,255,0,0.05);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .skills-main-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      line-height: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3f3f3 0%, #9ea3ae 100%);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      background-clip: text;
    }

    /* ---- SKILLS LAYOUT: Hero top + 5-card bottom grid ---- */
    .skills-layout {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Hero feature card — Logo Branding */
    .skill-hero-card {
      background: #0f1118;
      border: 1px solid rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.18);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      position: relative;
      min-height: 280px;
      transition: border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(217,255,0,0.04);
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .skill-hero-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
        min-height: 320px;
      }
    }

    .skill-hero-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.45);
      box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), 0 0 60px rgba(217,255,0,0.1);
    }

    .skill-hero-content {
      padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .skill-hero-visual {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      min-height: 200px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .skill-hero-visual { min-height: 180px; }
    }

    .skill-hero-visual::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 50%, rgba(217,255,0,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ---- Secondary 5-card grid ---- */
    .skills-secondary-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 560px) {
      .skills-secondary-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .skills-secondary-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      }
    }

    /* Base skill card */
    .skill-card {
      background: #0f1118;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
      transition: all 0.38s var(--transition-base);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    }

    .skill-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 2px;
      background: var(--sk-accent, var(--accent-lime));
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
    }

    .skill-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-7px);
      border-color: var(--sk-accent, var(--accent-lime));
      box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--sk-accent, #d9ff00) 20%, transparent);
    }

    .skill-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

    .skill-card-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--sk-accent, #d9ff00) 12%, transparent);
      border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--sk-accent, #d9ff00) 25%, transparent);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .skill-card-label {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sk-accent, var(--accent-lime));
    }

    .skill-card-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: #fff;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .skill-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.6;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .skill-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .skill-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      color: var(--sk-accent, var(--accent-lime));
      background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--sk-accent, #d9ff00) 8%, transparent);
      border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--sk-accent, #d9ff00) 22%, transparent);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* Hero card specific styles */
    .skill-hero-label {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .skill-hero-label::before {
      content: '';
      width: 20px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .skill-hero-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .skill-hero-desc {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.65;
      max-width: 420px;
    }

    .skill-hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
      background: rgba(217,255,0,0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(217,255,0,0.3);
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      align-self: flex-start;
    }

    /* Proficiency bar */
    .skill-prof-bar {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .skill-prof-label {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .skill-prof-track {
      height: 3px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius: 99px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .skill-prof-fill {
      height: 100%;
      background: var(--sk-accent, var(--accent-lime));
      border-radius: 99px;
      width: 0;
      transition: width 1.2s var(--transition-base);
    }

    .skill-prof-fill.animate { width: var(--prof-width, 90%); }

    /* Ambient glow blobs inside cards */
    .skill-card-glow {
      position: absolute;
      width: 120px; height: 120px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--sk-accent, #d9ff00) 18%, transparent) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -30px; right: -30px;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.5;
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       KINETIC MARQUEE TICKER
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .ticker-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--bg-surface);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      padding: 1.1rem 0;
      margin: 1rem 0 5rem;
      white-space: nowrap;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .ticker-track {
      display: inline-flex;
      gap: 2rem;
      animation: tickerAnimation 24s linear infinite;
    }

    .ticker-wrap:hover .ticker-track {
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    .ticker-item {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ticker-star {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

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

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       SECTION HEADERS
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .section-header {
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .section-header {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-end;
        justify-content: space-between;
      }
    }

    .section-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .section-tag::before {
      content: "";
      width: 18px;
      height: 1px;
      background-color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.2vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      line-height: 1.08;
      word-break: break-word;
      overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      max-width: 440px;
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       FEATURED WORKS / ASYMMETRIC GRID
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .works-section {
      padding: 3rem 0 6rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .works-filter-bar {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 1rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .filter-btn {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      background: transparent;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .filter-btn:hover {
      color: var(--text-primary);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    }

    .filter-btn.active {
      color: #0b0b0d;
      background: var(--accent-lime);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .works-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .works-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem 2rem;
      }
    }

    /* Asymmetric item spanning */
    .work-card {
      background: var(--bg-surface);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-base), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
    }

    .work-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--border-medium);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .work-card.span-7 {
        grid-column: span 7;
      }
      .work-card.span-5 {
        grid-column: span 5;
      }
      .work-card.span-6 {
        grid-column: span 6;
      }
      .work-card.span-12 {
        grid-column: span 12;
      }
    }

    .work-card-media {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 380px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: #15151c;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .work-card.span-12 .work-card-media {
        height: 480px;
      }
      .work-card.span-5 .work-card-media {
        height: 380px;
      }
    }

    .work-art-container {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: transform 0.6s var(--transition-base);
    }

    .work-card:hover .work-art-container {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    .work-badge-year {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.25rem;
      left: 1.25rem;
      background: rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.7);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .work-card-details {
      padding: 1.75rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      background: var(--bg-surface);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .work-card.span-12 .work-card-details {
        padding: 2.25rem;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
      }
    }

    .work-card-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .work-client-tag {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .work-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .work-card:hover .work-card-title {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .work-tags-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }

    .work-tag-item {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    }

    .work-view-action {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
      transition: all 0.25s var(--transition-base);
      white-space: nowrap;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .work-view-action:hover {
      background: var(--accent-lime);
      color: #0b0b0d;
      border-color: var(--accent-lime);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       LEADERSHIP TIMELINE & EXPANDED CAPABILITIES
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .expertise-section {
      padding: 6rem 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Timeline Section */
    .timeline-wrap {
      background: var(--bg-surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 1.85rem 1.15rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .timeline-wrap {
        padding: 3.5rem;
      }
    }

    .timeline-header {
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 2.2rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .timeline-list::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: 6px;
      top: 10px;
      bottom: 10px;
      width: 1px;
      background: var(--border-subtle);
    }

    @media (min-width: 800px) {
      .timeline-list::before {
        left: 7px;
      }
    }

    .timeline-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      padding-left: 28px;
      gap: 0.35rem;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: var(--bg-deep);
      border: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 5px;
      z-index: 2;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .timeline-item.active .timeline-dot {
      border-color: var(--accent-lime);
      background-color: var(--accent-lime);
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .timeline-period {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .timeline-item.active .timeline-period {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .timeline-content {
      width: 100%;
    }

    .timeline-content h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3.8vw, 1.35rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      word-break: break-word;
    }

    @media (min-width: 800px) {
      .timeline-item {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 24px 200px 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-left: 0;
      }
      .timeline-dot {
        position: relative;
        left: auto;
        top: 6px;
      }
      .timeline-period {
        margin-bottom: 0;
      }
      .timeline-content h4 {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
      }
    }

    .experience-tab-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.6rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      background: #15243b;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.3);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.25rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #ffffff;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      width: fit-content;
      position: relative;
    }

    .role-divider {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      margin: 0 0.35rem;
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    .company-name {
      color: #ffffff;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .timeline-bullets {
      list-style: disc;
      margin-left: 1.15rem;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .timeline-bullets li {
      margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    }

    .timeline-bullets li::marker {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .timeline-bullets li::marker {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       TESTIMONIALS & RECOGNITION
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .recognitions-section {
      padding: 6rem 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      position: relative;
    }

    .awards-badge-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
      margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .awards-badge-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      }
    }

    .award-card {
      background: var(--bg-surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
      text-align: center;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s;
    }

    .award-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.4);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    .award-icon {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .award-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    .award-meta {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 900px) {
      .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }
    }

    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--bg-surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 2.2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      position: relative;
      transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .testimonial-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--border-medium);
    }

    .quote-icon {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      line-height: 1;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      opacity: 0.6;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .quote-text {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      font-style: italic;
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .testimonial-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      padding-top: 1.25rem;
    }

    .author-avatar {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #242430;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .author-info h5 {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    .author-info p {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       FOOTER & CONTACT
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .site-footer {
      padding: 6rem 0 3rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-deep) 0%, #070709 100%);
      position: relative;
    }

    .footer-callout {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 900px;
      margin: 0 auto 5rem;
    }

    .footer-eyebrow {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .footer-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6.5vw, 5.5rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      line-height: 0.98;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .contact-interactive-box {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .email-copy-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      padding: 0.9rem 1.85rem;
      background: var(--bg-surface);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s var(--transition-base);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .email-copy-pill:hover {
      border-color: var(--accent-lime);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .email-text {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-primary);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    .copy-action-indicator {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: #0b0b0d;
      background: var(--accent-lime);
      padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      transition: transform 0.2s;
    }

    .email-copy-pill:hover .copy-action-indicator {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .footer-meta-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .footer-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
        align-items: center;
      }
    }

    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .social-links-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .social-link {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.3rem;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .social-link svg {
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
      opacity: 0.6;
      transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
    }

    .social-link:hover {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .social-link:hover svg {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate(2px, -2px);
    }

    .footer-timezone {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .footer-timezone {
        justify-content: flex-end;
      }
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       CASE STUDY MODAL DRAWER
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .modal-backdrop {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      z-index: 2000;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .modal-backdrop.active {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .modal-drawer {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 860px;
      height: 100%;
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      overflow-y: auto;
      transform: translateX(100%);
      transition: transform 0.45s var(--transition-base);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: -20px 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    }

    .modal-backdrop.active .modal-drawer {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .modal-topbar {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      background: rgba(11, 11, 13, 0.9);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      z-index: 10;
    }

    .modal-close-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      transition: all 0.2s;
    }

    .modal-close-btn:hover {
      color: #0b0b0d;
      background: var(--accent-lime);
      border-color: var(--accent-lime);
    }

    .modal-content {
      padding: 2.5rem 2rem 5rem;
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) {
      .modal-content {
        padding: 3.5rem 3.5rem 6rem;
      }
    }

    .modal-hero-artwork {
      width: 100%;
      height: 380px;
      background: #15151c;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .modal-meta-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      padding-bottom: 2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    @media (min-width: 600px) {
      .modal-meta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      }
    }

    .modal-meta-cell h6 {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .modal-meta-cell p {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    .modal-section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
      color: var(--text-primary);
    }

    .modal-paragraph {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-secondary);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .palette-swatches {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .swatch-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .swatch-color {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    }

    .swatch-label {
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       TOAST NOTIFICATION
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .toast-notification {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 2rem;
      right: 2rem;
      background: #14141a;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent-lime);
      color: var(--text-primary);
      padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-family: var(--font-subhead);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(217, 255, 0, 0.2);
      transform: translateY(100px);
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: all 0.35s var(--transition-bounce);
      z-index: 10000;
    }

    .toast-notification.show {
      transform: translateY(0);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .toast-icon {
      color: var(--accent-lime);
      display: flex;
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------------------------
       CUSTOM VECTOR GRAPHIC ARTWORKS FOR CASE STUDIES
       ------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .art-nexus {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, #1e2410 0%, #0d0f0c 70%, #080a07 100%);
    }
    .art-aura {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 50%, #1a1714 0%, #110e0c 60%, #0b0a08 100%);
    }
    .art-obsidian {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #171720 0%, #0d0d12 70%, #08080a 100%);
    }
    .art-vogue {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #201518 0%, #120c0e 65%, #0a0708 100%);
    }
    .art-monolith {
      background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 60%, #161a22 0%, #0e1017 65%, #080a0e 100%);
    }