@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

        :root{
          --bg: #050208;
          --bg-soft: #0b0712;
          --surface: rgba(255,255,255,0.045);
          --surface-hover: rgba(255,255,255,0.075);
          --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
          --text: #f5f4f8;
          --text-dim: #a39cb0;
          --text-faint: #6f6980;
          --ember-1: #e11d2e;
          --ember-2: #fb7a3d;
          --ember-3: #ffc86b;
          --green: #34d399;
          --radius: 18px;
          --maxw: 1180px;
          --font: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
          --mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
        }
        *{ box-sizing: border-box; }
        html, body{ margin:0; padding:0; }
        body{
          background: var(--bg);
          color: var(--text);
          font-family: var(--font);
          min-height: 100vh;
          overflow-x: hidden;
          position: relative;
        }
        h1, h2, h3{ margin:0; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-weight: 800; }
        a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
        .container{ max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

        .reveal{ opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.98); transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
        .reveal.in-view{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .reveal{ transition:none; opacity:1; transform:none; } }

        /* WAVE BACKGROUND */
        .wave-field{ position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg); }

        /* GLOBAL CURSOR GLOW (follows mouse across the whole site) */
        .cursor-glow{
          position: fixed; top:0; left:0; width:560px; height:560px; margin:-280px 0 0 -280px;
          background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225,29,46,0.26) 0%, rgba(255,140,60,0.12) 45%, transparent 72%);
          filter: blur(6px); pointer-events:none; will-change: transform; z-index: 1;
        }
        .cursor-dust{
          position: fixed; top:0; left:0; width:1px; height:1px; pointer-events:none; will-change: transform; z-index: 1;
        }
        .cursor-dust::before{
          content:''; position:absolute; inset:-50vh -50vw; pointer-events:none;
          background-image:
            radial-gradient(2.5px 2.5px at 18% 28%, rgba(255,200,107,0.5), transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(2px 2px at 72% 62%, rgba(255,140,60,0.45), transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(2px 2px at 40% 78%, rgba(225,29,46,0.45), transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 85% 22%, rgba(255,200,107,0.35), transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(2px 2px at 10% 70%, rgba(255,140,60,0.35), transparent 60%);
        }
        .wave-svg{ width: 100%; height: 100%; }
        .wave-vignette{
          position: absolute; inset: 0;
          background:
            radial-gradient(60% 50% at 15% 20%, rgba(5,2,8,0.9) 0%, transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(70% 60% at 100% 100%, rgba(225,29,46,0.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,2,8,0.2) 0%, var(--bg) 92%);
        }
        @keyframes waveDrift{
          from{ transform: translateX(0); }
          to{ transform: translateX(calc(-1 * var(--shift))); }
        }
        .embers{ position:absolute; inset:0; overflow:hidden; }
        .ember{
          position:absolute; bottom:-12px; border-radius:50%;
          background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffe1a8 0%, #ff8a3d 45%, #e11d2e 80%, transparent 100%);
          box-shadow: 0 0 10px 2px rgba(251,122,61,0.55);
          opacity:0; animation-name: emberRise; animation-timing-function: ease-in; animation-iteration-count: infinite;
        }
        @keyframes emberRise{
          0%{ transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity:0; }
          8%{ opacity: 0.9; }
          55%{ opacity: 0.55; }
          100%{ transform: translateY(-105vh) translateX(var(--drift)); opacity:0; }
        }
        .grain{
          position: fixed; inset:0; z-index:1; pointer-events:none; opacity: 0.05; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
          background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .ember{ animation: none; opacity: 0; } }

        /* NAV */
        .nav-wrap{ position: fixed; top: 20px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 50; display:flex; justify-content:center; padding: 0 20px; }
        .page-spacer{ height: 96px; }
        .nav-pill{
          display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 6px;
          background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.09), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
          border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
          backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
          border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px;
          box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
        }
        .nav-logo{
          width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 999px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3)); margin-right: 4px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .nav-logo img{ width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display:block; }
        .nav-link{
          font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; color: var(--text-dim);
          transition: all .25s ease; cursor: pointer;
        }
        .nav-link.active{ background: #fff; color: #0a0710; }
        .nav-link:not(.active):hover{ color: var(--text); }
        .nav-contact{
          font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
          border: 1px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; transition: all .25s ease;
        }
        .nav-contact:hover, .nav-contact.active{ background: #fff; color: #0a0710; }
        .nav-toggle{ display:none; }

        @media (max-width: 640px){
          .nav-pill .nav-link:not(.active){ display:none; }
          .nav-toggle{ display:flex; background:none; border:none; color:var(--text); padding: 9px; cursor:pointer; }
          .mobile-sheet{
            position: fixed; top: 78px; left: 20px; right: 20px; z-index: 49; background: rgba(15,10,22,0.95);
            border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 10px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
          }
          .mobile-sheet a{ padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dim); }
          .mobile-sheet a:hover{ background: var(--surface); color: var(--text); }
        }

        /* HERO */
        .hero{ padding: 120px 0 80px; text-align: center; min-height: 82vh; display:flex; align-items:center; position: relative; }
        .hero-inner{ width: 100%; }
        .hero h1{ font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 76px); line-height: 1.02; }
        .hero h1 .grad{
          background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3));
          -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
        }
        .hero-role{ margin-top: 18px; font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 18px); color: var(--text-dim); }
        .hero-stat{ margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-faint); font-weight: 600; }
        .hero-stat b{ color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }
        .hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap: 14px; justify-content:center; margin-top: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .btn{
          font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 13px 24px; border-radius: 999px;
          display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; transition: all .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); cursor:pointer; border: 1px solid transparent;
        }
        .btn-primary{
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-2));
          color: #fff;
          box-shadow: 0 8px 26px -8px rgba(225,29,46,0.55);
        }
        .btn-primary:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(225,29,46,0.7); }
        .btn-ghost{ color: var(--text-dim); }
        .btn-ghost:hover{ color: var(--text); }

        /* SECTION */
        .section{ padding: 90px 0; position: relative; }
        .section-head{ text-align:center; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }
        .section-head h2{ font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 36px); }
        .section-head h2 .grad{
          background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3));
          -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
        }
        .section-eyebrow{
          display:inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
          font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--ember-2); background: rgba(225,29,46,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(225,29,46,0.28);
        }
        .section-head p{ color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; }

        /* ABOUT */
        .about-text{ max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; text-align:center; }
        .about-text p{ color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 16px; line-height: 1.7; }
        .stat-strip{
          display:flex; justify-content:center; gap: 0; margin: 44px auto 0; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 700px;
        }
        .stat-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 10px; padding: 0 32px; position: relative; }
        .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after{
          content:''; position:absolute; right:0; top:50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width:1px; height: 30px; background: var(--border);
        }
        .stat-item .ic{ color: var(--ember-2); }
        .stat-label{ font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-faint); display:block; }
        .stat-value{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; margin-top: 2px; }
        @media (max-width: 640px){ .stat-item{ padding: 10px 20px; } .stat-item::after{ display:none; } }

        /* DISCORD CARD (single widget, live status + badges + activity, links out to Discord) */
        .discord-card-wrap{ display:flex; justify-content:center; margin-top: 44px; }
        .discord-card{
          position: relative; overflow: hidden;
          background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
          border: 1px solid var(--border);
          border-radius: 20px; padding: 0; width: 100%; max-width: 380px;
          transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
          box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }
        .discord-card:hover{
          transform: translateY(-4px);
          border-color: rgba(225,29,46,0.45);
          box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -24px rgba(225,29,46,0.45);
        }
        .discord-banner{
          height: 60px; width: 100%;
          background:
            radial-gradient(120% 180% at 15% 0%, rgba(225,29,46,0.55) 0%, transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(120% 180% at 85% 20%, rgba(255,140,60,0.45) 0%, transparent 62%),
            linear-gradient(120deg, #2a0a12, #14060c);
          position: relative;
        }
        .discord-banner::after{
          content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
          background-image:
            radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 22% 40%, rgba(255,214,150,0.7), transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 62% 25%, rgba(255,180,120,0.6), transparent 60%),
            radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 82% 62%, rgba(255,214,150,0.5), transparent 60%);
        }
        .discord-top{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 0 20px 18px; margin-top: -30px; position: relative; }
        .discord-avatar-wrap{ position: relative; flex-shrink:0; width: 72px; height: 72px; }
        .discord-avatar{
          position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
          width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; display:block; background: #14141b;
          border: 4px solid #120a10; box-sizing: content-box; z-index: 1;
        }
        .discord-avatar-fallback{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-weight:800; font-size: 24px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-2)); color:#fff; }
        .discord-status-dot{
          position:absolute; bottom:2px; right:2px; width: 15px; height:15px; border-radius:50%;
          border: 4px solid #120a10; z-index: 3;
        }
        .discord-avatar-decoration{
          position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; width: 92px; height:92px; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
          pointer-events:none; z-index: 2; background: transparent;
        }
        .discord-info{ text-align: left; min-width:0; padding-top: 36px; flex: 1; }
        .discord-name-row{ display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap: 7px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .discord-username{ font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
        .discord-handle{ font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-faint); }
        .discord-clan-tag{
          display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 6px;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
          font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--text);
        }
        .discord-clan-tag img{ width: 13px; height: 13px; border-radius: 3px; display:block; }
        .discord-bio{ font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 6px; }
        .discord-custom-status{
          font-size: 12px; color: var(--ember-3); margin-top: 6px;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-radius: 8px; padding: 5px 9px; display:inline-block;
        }
        .discord-badges{ display:flex; gap: 5px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 8px; }
        .discord-badge{
          width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 7px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
        }
        .discord-badge:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.12); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
        .discord-badge svg{ width: 17px; height: 17px; display:block; }
        .discord-activity{
          display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 13px; margin: 0 16px 16px; padding: 13px;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px;
        }
        .activity-icon{
          width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); color: var(--text-dim); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
          box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }
        .activity-icon img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
        .activity-info{ min-width:0; }
        .activity-label{ font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--green); font-weight: 600; }
        .activity-dot{ color: var(--text-faint); }
        .activity-name{ font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 3px; white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; }
        .activity-detail{ font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 1px; white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; }

        /* HIGHLIGHTS TIMELINE */
        .timeline{ max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .timeline-item{ padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); display:grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 18px; align-items:start; }
        .timeline-item:last-child{ border-bottom: none; }
        .timeline-ic{
          width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--border);
          display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color: var(--ember-2); flex-shrink:0;
        }
        .timeline-title{ font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
        .timeline-desc{ color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
        .timeline-date{ font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-faint); white-space: nowrap; padding-top: 4px; }
        @media (max-width: 600px){ .timeline-item{ grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; } .timeline-date{ grid-column: 2; padding-top:0; } }

        /* PROJECTS */
        .project-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

        .project-card{
          position: relative; border-radius: 20px; padding: 1px;
          background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
          transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow .45s ease;
          will-change: transform;
        }
        /* animated gradient border that lights up on hover */
        .project-card::before{
          content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius: 20px; padding:1px;
          background: linear-gradient(130deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3), var(--ember-2), var(--ember-1));
          background-size: 300% 300%;
          -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
          opacity:0; transition: opacity .4s ease; pointer-events:none; z-index: 4;
        }
        .project-card:hover::before{ opacity:1; animation: borderFlow 4s linear infinite; }
        @keyframes borderFlow{ 0%{ background-position: 0% 50%; } 100%{ background-position: 300% 50%; } }
        .project-card:hover{
          transform: translateY(-8px);
          box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -28px rgba(225,29,46,0.55), 0 12px 30px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
        }
        .project-inner{
          position: relative; border-radius: 19px; overflow: hidden;
          background: linear-gradient(180deg, #140d12, #0d070c);
          display:flex; flex-direction:column; height: 100%;
        }

        .project-media{ position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; overflow:hidden; cursor: pointer; background:#0b0712; }
        .media-stage{
          position:absolute; inset:0;
          transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
          will-change: transform;
        }
        .project-card:hover .media-stage{ transform: scale(1.08); }
        .project-media .media-img{
          position:absolute; inset:0;
          width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
          opacity: 0; pointer-events:none;
          transition: opacity .5s ease, transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), filter .5s ease;
          filter: saturate(0.92) brightness(0.94);
        }
        .project-media .media-img.active{ opacity: 1; }
        .project-card:hover .project-media .media-img.active{ filter: saturate(1.08) brightness(1.04); }
        .project-media::after{
          content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
          background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,2,8,0.55) 0%, transparent 32%, transparent 55%, rgba(5,2,8,0.9) 100%);
          transition: opacity .4s ease;
        }

        /* big faded index number */
        .project-index{
          position:absolute; top:14px; right:18px; z-index:3;
          font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 700; line-height:1;
          color: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
          transition: color .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
        }
        .project-card:hover .project-index{ color: rgba(255,200,107,0.5); transform: translateY(-2px); }

        .project-title-row{ position:absolute; top:16px; left:20px; right:20px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; z-index:3; }
        .project-title-row h3{
          font-size: 19px; color:#fff; text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
          transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
        }
        .project-card:hover .project-title-row h3{ transform: translateX(3px); }
        .ext-ic{
          width: 32px; height:32px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(10,4,10,0.5);
          border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; flex-shrink:0;
          margin-right: 34px; opacity: 0; transform: scale(.85);
          transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease, background .25s ease;
        }
        .project-card:hover .ext-ic{ opacity:1; transform: scale(1); }
        .ext-ic:hover{ background: var(--ember-1); border-color: transparent; }

        /* centered "View gallery" pill on hover */
        .project-hover-hint{
          position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
          z-index:2; pointer-events:none; opacity:0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
        }
        .project-card:hover .project-hover-hint{ opacity:1; }
        .hint-pill{
          display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding: 9px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
          background: rgba(10,4,10,0.6); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
          font-size: 12.5px; font-weight:600; color:#fff;
          transform: translateY(8px) scale(.96); transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
        }
        .project-card:hover .hint-pill{ transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

        .photo-count{
          position:absolute; top:16px; left:20px; z-index:4;
          display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
          background: rgba(10,4,10,0.55); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; color: #fff;
          opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
        }
        .project-card:hover .photo-count{ opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

        .carousel-btn{
          position:absolute; top:50%; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.8); width: 36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
          background: rgba(10,4,10,0.55); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); color:#fff; display:flex;
          align-items:center; justify-content:center; opacity:0; cursor:pointer; z-index:5; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
          transition: opacity .3s ease, background .25s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
        }
        .project-card:hover .carousel-btn{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); }
        .carousel-btn:hover{ background: var(--ember-1); border-color: transparent; }
        .carousel-btn.left{ left: 14px; } .carousel-btn.right{ right: 14px; }

        .carousel-dots{ position:absolute; bottom: 14px; left:50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display:flex; gap:6px; z-index:4; }
        .dot{ width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); transition: background .25s, width .25s; }
        .dot.active{ background: var(--ember-2); width: 18px; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(251,122,61,0.7); }

        .project-body{ padding: 20px 22px 24px; position: relative; }
        .project-body::before{
          content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:22px; right:22px; height:1px;
          background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
        }
        .project-body p{ color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px; }
        .tag-row{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
        .tag{
          font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-dim);
          border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
          transition: color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
        }
        .project-card:hover .tag{ border-color: rgba(225,29,46,0.35); }
        .tag:hover{ color: var(--ember-3); border-color: var(--ember-2); background: rgba(225,29,46,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }

        .view-all-wrap{ text-align:center; margin-top: 44px; }
        .view-all-btn{
          font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dim); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
          cursor:pointer; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
          background: var(--surface); transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
        }
        .view-all-btn:hover{
          color:#fff; border-color: var(--ember-1); transform: translateY(-3px);
          box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(225,29,46,0.6);
        }
        .view-all-btn svg{ transition: transform .3s ease; }
        .view-all-btn:hover svg{ transform: translate(3px,-3px); }


        /* SCROLL PROGRESS BAR */
        .scroll-progress{
          position: fixed; top:0; left:0; height: 3px; width: 0%; z-index: 100;
          background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-2), var(--ember-3));
          box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(225,29,46,0.6); transition: width .1s linear;
        }

        /* CUSTOM CURSOR */
        .custom-cursor{
          position: fixed; top:0; left:0; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius:50%;
          background: var(--ember-2); box-shadow: 0 0 14px 2px rgba(251,122,61,0.7);
          pointer-events:none; z-index: 999; margin:-5px 0 0 -5px;
          transition: width .25s ease, height .25s ease, margin .25s ease, background .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
          opacity: 0;
        }
        .custom-cursor.visible{ opacity: 1; }
        .custom-cursor.grow{
          width: 40px; height: 40px; margin:-20px 0 0 -20px;
          background: rgba(251,122,61,0.18); box-shadow: 0 0 20px 3px rgba(251,122,61,0.35);
          border: 1px solid rgba(255,200,107,0.7);
        }
        /* only hide the native cursor on precise pointers */
        @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine){
          body, a, button, .project-media, .view-all-btn, .nav-link, .tag{ cursor: none !important; }
        }

        /* DIAGONAL SECTION DIVIDERS */
        .section-divider{
          position: relative; height: 90px; overflow: hidden; pointer-events:none;
        }
        .section-divider::before{
          content:''; position:absolute; left:-10%; right:-10%; top:50%; height: 1px;
          background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(225,29,46,0.55), rgba(255,200,107,0.5), transparent);
          transform: rotate(-1.6deg);
        }
        .section-divider::after{
          content:''; position:absolute; left:-10%; right:-10%; top:50%; height: 120px;
          background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(225,29,46,0.07), transparent 70%);
          transform: rotate(-1.6deg); transform-origin: center;
        }
        .section-divider.flip::before, .section-divider.flip::after{ transform: rotate(1.6deg); }

        /* HERO STATS ROW */
        .hero-stats{
          display:flex; justify-content:center; gap: 0; margin-top: 26px; flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .hstat{ padding: 0 30px; position: relative; }
        .hstat:not(:last-child)::after{
          content:''; position:absolute; right:0; top:50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
          width:1px; height: 34px; background: var(--border);
        }
        .hstat-num{
          display:block; font-size: clamp(24px, 3.4vw, 34px); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
          background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3));
          -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
        }
        .hstat-label{
          display:block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
          letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 4px;
        }
        @media (max-width: 560px){
          .hstat{ padding: 10px 18px; }
          .hstat::after{ display:none !important; }
        }

        /* MAGNETIC BUTTONS */
        .magnetic{ will-change: transform; }

        /* FEATURED PROJECT (first card) + trailing wide card — both span the full row */
        .project-card.featured-project,
        .project-card.wide-project{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }
        .project-card.featured-project .project-inner,
        .project-card.wide-project .project-inner{ flex-direction: row; }
        .project-card.featured-project .project-media,
        .project-card.wide-project .project-media{ flex: 1 1 62%; aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 400px; }
        .project-card.featured-project .project-body,
        .project-card.wide-project .project-body{
          flex: 1 1 38%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; padding: 34px 34px;
        }
        .project-card.featured-project .project-body::before,
        .project-card.wide-project .project-body::before{
          top: 22px; bottom: 22px; left: 0; right: auto; width:1px; height:auto;
          background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
        }
        .featured-label{
          display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; align-self:flex-start;
          padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 14px;
          font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--ember-3); background: rgba(225,29,46,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(225,29,46,0.3);
        }
        .featured-title{ font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px); margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .project-card.featured-project .project-body p,
        .project-card.wide-project .project-body p{ font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .featured-stats{ display:flex; gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .fstat-num{ display:block; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ember-3); }
        .fstat-label{
          display:block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
          letter-spacing: 0.09em; color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 2px;
        }
        /* the featured card carries its own title, so hide the overlay one */
        .project-card.featured-project .project-title-row h3,
        .project-card.wide-project .project-title-row h3{ display:none; }
        @media (max-width: 900px){
          .project-card.featured-project .project-inner,
          .project-card.wide-project .project-inner{ flex-direction: column; }
          .project-card.featured-project .project-media,
          .project-card.wide-project .project-media{ min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
          .project-card.featured-project .project-body,
          .project-card.wide-project .project-body{ padding: 22px; }
          .project-card.featured-project .project-body::before,
          .project-card.wide-project .project-body::before{
            top:0; left:22px; right:22px; width:auto; height:1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
          }
        }

        /* LIGHTBOX */
        .lightbox{ position: fixed; inset:0; background: rgba(3,2,6,0.9); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); z-index: 100; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding: 40px; animation: fadeIn .2s ease; }
        @keyframes fadeIn{ from{ opacity:0; } to{ opacity:1; } }
        .lightbox img{ max-width: 90vw; max-height: 85vh; border-radius: 14px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
        .lightbox img.swapping{ animation: lbSwap .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
        @keyframes lbSwap{ from{ opacity:0; transform: scale(.985); } to{ opacity:1; transform: scale(1); } }
        .lightbox-close{ position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 30px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border:1px solid var(--border); color:#fff; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; }
        .lightbox-nav-wrap{ position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding: 0 24px; pointer-events:none; }
        .lightbox-nav{
          pointer-events:auto; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border:1px solid var(--border); color:#fff;
          width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
          transition: background .2s ease;
        }
        .lightbox-nav:hover{ background: var(--ember-1); }
        .lightbox-counter{
          position:absolute; bottom: 26px; left:50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
          font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-dim); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
          padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
        }

        /* PRICING */
        .pricing-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
        .price-card{
          background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--surface), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
          border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 0; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
          transition: transform .12s ease-out, border-color .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
          position:relative; overflow: hidden; transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform;
          perspective: 900px;
        }
        .price-card:hover{ box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
        .price-card::before{
          content:''; position:absolute; top:0; left:-160%; width:55%; height:100%;
          background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.14), transparent);
          transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left .65s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); pointer-events:none; z-index:5;
        }
        .price-card:hover::before{ left:160%; }
        .price-card-accent{ height: 5px; width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3)); opacity: 0.55; }
        .price-card.featured .price-card-accent{ opacity: 1; }
        .price-card-body{ padding: 30px 26px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
        .price-card.featured{
          border-color: var(--ember-1);
          background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(225,29,46,0.14), var(--surface));
          box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(225,29,46,0.25), 0 20px 60px -24px rgba(225,29,46,0.35);
          animation: featurePulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes featurePulse{
          0%, 100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(225,29,46,0.25), 0 20px 60px -24px rgba(225,29,46,0.35); }
          50%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(225,29,46,0.45), 0 20px 70px -20px rgba(225,29,46,0.55); }
        }
        .price-card.featured:hover{ animation-play-state: paused; }
        .featured-tag{ position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px; background: var(--ember-1); color:#fff; font-family: var(--mono); font-size:10.5px; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px; z-index: 2; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }
        .price-icon{
          width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(225,29,46,0.18), rgba(255,140,60,0.1)); color: var(--ember-2);
          margin-bottom: 18px; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
        }
        .price-card:hover .price-icon{ transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg); }
        .price-card h3{ font-size: 18px; }
        .price-turnaround{
          display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 11px;
          color: var(--text-faint); margin-top: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        }
        .price-amount{ font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; margin: 14px 0 4px; }
        .price-amount span{ font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-faint); font-weight: 500; font-family: var(--mono); }
        .price-desc{ color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
        .price-features{ list-style:none; margin:0 0 26px; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; flex:1; }
        .price-features li{ font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; }
        .price-features li .check-ic{ color: var(--ember-2); flex-shrink:0; margin-top: 1px; }
        .price-card .btn{ justify-content:center; width:100%; background: var(--surface-hover); border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
        .price-card .btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02); border-color: var(--ember-1); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(225,29,46,0.4); }
        .price-card.featured .btn{ background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-2)); color:#fff; border-color: transparent; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px rgba(225,29,46,0.5); }
        .price-card.featured .btn:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(225,29,46,0.65); }

        /* REVIEWS */
        .reviews-section{ position: relative; }

        /* aggregate rating panel */
        .rating-summary{
          display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
          max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 48px; padding: 28px 36px; border-radius: 20px;
          background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
          border: 1px solid var(--border);
          box-shadow: 0 18px 45px -26px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }
        .rs-score{ text-align:center; }
        .rs-num{
          display:block; font-size: 46px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
          background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3));
          -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
        }
        .rs-stars{ display:flex; gap: 3px; justify-content:center; margin-top: 8px; }
        .rs-stars .star-on{ color:#ffc61a; fill:#ffc61a; }
        .rs-stars .star-off{ color: var(--border); fill: var(--border); }
        .rs-sub{
          display:block; margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px;
          text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--text-faint);
        }
        .rs-divider{ width:1px; align-self: stretch; background: var(--border); }
        .rs-metrics{ display:flex; gap: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content:center; }
        .rs-metric{ text-align:center; }
        .rs-metric-num{ display:block; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
        .rs-metric-label{
          display:block; margin-top: 4px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 9.5px;
          text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--text-faint);
        }
        @media (max-width: 620px){
          .rating-summary{ gap: 24px; padding: 24px; }
          .rs-divider{ display:none; }
          .rs-metrics{ gap: 22px; }
        }

        /* marquee rows */
        .marquee-wrap{ overflow:hidden; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent); }
        /* review rows need vertical room so the hover lift + glow aren't clipped by overflow */
        .reviews-row{ padding: 26px 0; }
        .reviews-row + .reviews-row{ margin-top: -14px; }
        .marquee-track{ display:flex; gap:18px; width:max-content; animation: scrollx 90s linear infinite; }
        .marquee-track.reverse{ animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 105s; }
        .marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state: paused; }
        @keyframes scrollx{ from{ transform: translateX(0); } to{ transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        /* review card */
        .review-card{
          position: relative; width: 330px; flex-shrink:0; overflow:hidden;
          background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
          border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 24px 24px 20px;
          transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
          transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform;
        }
        .review-card:hover{
          border-color: rgba(225,29,46,0.45);
          box-shadow: 0 22px 46px -24px rgba(225,29,46,0.5);
        }
        /* soft light that follows the cursor across the card */
        .review-card::before{
          content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius: inherit; pointer-events:none; z-index:2;
          background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
                      rgba(255,200,107,0.16), rgba(225,29,46,0.10) 38%, transparent 62%);
          opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
        }
        .review-card:hover::before{ opacity: 1; }
        /* lift the contents slightly toward the viewer while tilting */
        .review-card > *{ transform: translateZ(0); transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
        .review-card:hover .review-stars,
        .review-card:hover .review-quote{ transform: translateZ(26px); }
        .review-card:hover .review-foot{ transform: translateZ(16px); }
        .review-watermark{
          position:absolute; top: -6px; right: 10px; color: var(--ember-1);
          opacity: 0.14; transform: scale(2.6); transform-origin: top right; pointer-events:none;
          transition: opacity .35s ease;
        }
        .review-card:hover .review-watermark{ opacity: 0.26; }
        .review-stars{ display:flex; gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; z-index:1; }
        .star-on{ color: #ffc61a; fill: #ffc61a; }
        .star-off{ color: var(--border); fill: var(--border); }
        .review-quote{
          color: var(--text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 20px;
          min-height: 72px; position: relative; z-index:1;
        }
        .review-quote::before{ content: '\201C'; }
        .review-quote::after{ content: '\201D'; }
        .review-foot{
          display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 11px;
          padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
        }
        .review-avatar-wrap{
          padding: 2px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink:0; display:block;
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ember-1), var(--ember-3));
        }
        .review-avatar{
          width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; display:flex;
          align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color:#fff;
          background: #14141b; border: 2px solid #100a0f; box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .review-meta{ min-width:0; }
        .review-name{ font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
        .review-role{
          display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 4px; margin-top: 2px;
          font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; color: var(--green);
        }

        /* TOOLS MARQUEE */
        .tools-track{ display:flex; gap: 46px; width:max-content; animation: scrollx 120s linear infinite; align-items:center; }
        .tools-wrap:hover .tools-track{ animation-play-state: paused; }
        .tool-item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px; color: var(--text-faint); opacity: .55; transition: opacity .3s ease; width: 90px; }
        .tool-item:hover{ opacity: 1; }
        .tool-item span:not(.tool-icon-slot){ font-size: 12px; font-family: var(--mono); white-space:nowrap; }
        .tool-icon-slot{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:26px; height:26px; flex-shrink:0; }
        .tool-logo{ filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.6); transition: filter .3s ease; display:block; }
        .tool-item:hover .tool-logo{ filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1); }
        .tool-icon-slot svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }

        /* CONTACT */
        .contact-page{ min-height: 100vh; display:flex; align-items:center; padding: 140px 0 80px; }
        .contact-band-full{ max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 90px 50px; }
        .contact-band{ text-align:center; padding: 70px 40px; border-radius: 24px; border: 1px solid var(--border); background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(225,29,46,0.14), var(--bg-soft)); position: relative; overflow:hidden; }
        .contact-band h2{ font-size: clamp(28px,4.5vw,40px); margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .contact-band p{ color: var(--text-dim); max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto 30px; font-size: 14.5px; }
        .contact-ctas{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
        .status-chip{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius:999px; background: var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight:600; }
        .pulse-dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--green); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
        @keyframes pulse{ 0%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52,211,153,0.6);} 70%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(52,211,153,0);} 100%{ box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52,211,153,0);} }

        /* FOOTER */
        .footer{ padding: 40px 0 60px; text-align:center; }
        .footer-copy{ font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-faint); }

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