/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & CUSTOM STYLING - SREEPRIYA RADHAKRISHNAN
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette (Light Mode Default) */
  --bg-primary: #F8F5EF;
  /* Warm Ivory */
  --bg-secondary: #EFECE6;
  /* Muted Cream */
  --text-primary: #1E2220;
  /* Charcoal */
  --text-secondary: #565F5A;
  /* Muted Slate */
  --primary: #1E4D3A;
  /* Forest Green */
  --primary-rgb: 30, 77, 58;
  --accent: #B89A4A;
  /* Muted Gold */
  --accent-rgb: 184, 154, 74;

  --sage-green: #8F9E8B;
  --earth-brown: #5C4E3D;

  --border: rgba(30, 77, 58, 0.1);
  --border-strong: rgba(30, 77, 58, 0.25);

  --glass-bg: rgba(248, 245, 239, 0.85);
  --glass-border: rgba(30, 77, 58, 0.08);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 77, 58, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(30, 77, 58, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(30, 77, 58, 0.12);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Scaling */
  --container-width: 1200px;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  /* Color Palette (Dark Mode) */
  --bg-primary: #0F1612;
  /* Deep Forest Charcoal */
  --bg-secondary: #16201B;
  /* Slate Dark Green */
  --text-primary: #F8F5EF;
  /* Warm Ivory */
  --text-secondary: #9AA7A0;
  /* Muted Sage Slate */
  --primary: #F8F5EF;
  /* Warm Ivory as Primary text */
  --primary-rgb: 248, 245, 239;
  --accent: #D4AF37;
  /* Vibrant Muted Gold */
  --accent-rgb: 212, 175, 55;

  --sage-green: #5A6D5B;
  --earth-brown: #8E7D6B;

  --border: rgba(248, 245, 239, 0.08);
  --border-strong: rgba(248, 245, 239, 0.2);

  --glass-bg: rgba(15, 22, 18, 0.85);
  --glass-border: rgba(248, 245, 239, 0.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASICS
   ========================================================================== */

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
  font-weight: 300;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Scrollbar styling */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

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

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT CONTAINERS
   ========================================================================== */

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 8rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION (GLASSMORPHISM)
   ========================================================================== */

header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background-color: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth), background-color 0.5s ease;
}

header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

header.scrolled .header-container {
  height: 64px;
}

.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo span.subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

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

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Theme Switcher Toggle */
.theme-toggle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 24px;
  background-color: var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.theme-toggle-thumb {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  left: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle-thumb {
  left: 22px;
}

.theme-toggle svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: var(--accent);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Nav Styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  }

  header.scrolled nav {
    top: 64px;
    height: calc(100vh - 64px);
  }

  nav.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

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

/* Organic Soft Gradient Background Blur */
.hero-bg-blur {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08) 0%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.04) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  filter: blur(100px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hero-bg-blur {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.1) 0%, rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.08) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  z-index: 1;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-pretitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-title span.serif-bold {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  display: block;
}

.hero-taglines {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-taglines p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 540px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Right Side - Editorial Card Graphic */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.floating-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.floating-card-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.floating-card-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-portrait {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.card-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.floating-card-wrapper:hover .card-portrait img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-philosophy-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.card-footer-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.card-footer-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.card-footer-dots span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--border-strong);
}

.card-footer-dots span.active {
  background-color: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 140px 0 6rem 0;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .floating-card-wrapper {
    height: 400px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHILOSOPHY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.philosophy {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-quote-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.quote-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  position: absolute;
  top: -3rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0.08;
  color: var(--primary);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.philosophy-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHO I AM & VALUES
   ========================================================================== */

.who-we-are-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 5rem;
}

.who-we-are-left h2 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.who-we-are-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.who-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.who-text strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Values Grid */
.values-header {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 3rem;
}

.values-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.value-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  opacity: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.value-card:hover .value-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  max-height: 80px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .who-we-are-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .who-we-are-left h2 {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED EXPERIENCE (THINGS I'VE BUILT)
   ========================================================================== */

.experience {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-pretitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
}

.project-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.project-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.project-image-placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--border-strong);
  opacity: 0.3;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.project-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.project-content {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.project-card-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.project-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.project-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.project-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover .project-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT I DO
   ========================================================================== */

.capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.capability-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 250px;
}

.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.capability-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.capability-card:hover .capability-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.capability-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.capability-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.capability-description {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   IMPACT NUMBERS (SCROLL ANIMATION)
   ========================================================================== */

.impact {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.1);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .impact {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.impact-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.impact-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.impact-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .impact-label {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .impact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .impact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE TIMELINE (DIGITAL MAGAZINE STYLE JOURNEY)
   ========================================================================== */

.journey {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Digital Magazine Container */
.magazine-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8rem;
  position: relative;
}

.magazine-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--border-strong);
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.magazine-spread {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.magazine-spread:nth-child(even) {
  direction: rtl;
  /* Flip layouts for alternating pages */
}

.magazine-spread:nth-child(even) .magazine-content {
  direction: ltr;
  /* Reset text direction for content */
}

/* Timeline Indicator Knot */
.timeline-knot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 40px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-primary);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.magazine-page-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.magazine-visual-pane {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: sticky;
  top: 140px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.magazine-visual-pane:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.magazine-large-year {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--border-strong);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.magazine-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.magazine-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.magazine-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.magazine-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.magazine-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.magazine-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.magazine-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.magazine-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.magazine-lessons {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.magazine-lessons-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.magazine-lessons-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .magazine-container::before {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .magazine-spread {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding-left: 50px;
  }

  .magazine-spread:nth-child(even) {
    direction: ltr;
  }

  .timeline-knot {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .magazine-visual-pane {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .magazine-large-year {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .magazine-quote {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .magazine-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SKILLS & EXPERTISE
   ========================================================================== */

.skills-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.skills-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.skill-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: default;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SPEAKING & TRAINING
   ========================================================================== */

.speaking {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.speaking-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.speaking-table {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.speaking-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.8rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.speaking-row:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.speaking-topic-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.speaking-topic-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.2);
}

.speaking-cta-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  height: fit-content;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 140px;
}

.speaking-cta-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.speaking-cta-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .speaking-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .speaking-cta-card {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WRITING (BLOG SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */

.writing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 380px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-read-more svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.article-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

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

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

  .blog-card {
    height: 320px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA & PRESS (PLACEHOLDERS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA & PRESS (EDITORIAL SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */

.media {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.media-subsection {
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.media-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.media-subtitle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Honors Grid & Cards */
.honors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.honor-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.honor-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.honor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.honor-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.honor-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.honor-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.honor-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.honor-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Press Reports Grid & Cards */
.press-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.press-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.press-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.press-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.press-pub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  background-color: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.press-date {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.press-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.press-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.press-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.press-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.press-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.press-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.press-card:hover .press-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Video Gallery Grid & Cards */
.videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.video-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.video-thumb-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background-color: #000;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-thumb-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumb-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 1;
}

.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(var(--bg-primary-rgb, 248, 245, 239), 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-btn {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.3);
}

.video-play-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.video-info {
  padding: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-date {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.video-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.video-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

  .honors-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .press-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   CALL TO ACTION & CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info h2 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.contact-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-channel-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.contact-channel-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.contact-channel-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-channel-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-channel-val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Premium Form Styles */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 150px;
}

.form-status {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
  color: var(--primary);
  display: block;
}

.form-status.error {
  color: #c0392b;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  transition: background-color 0.5s ease;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-copy span.serif-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

.footer-accessibility {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  opacity: 0.6;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULLSCREEN ANIMATED OVERLAYS (MODALS FOR CASE STUDIES & ARTICLES)
   ========================================================================== */

.overlay-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.overlay-modal.active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.overlay-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  background-color: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.overlay-header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.overlay-close-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.overlay-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.overlay-close-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.overlay-content {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 4rem auto 8rem auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.overlay-pretitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.overlay-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.overlay-hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

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

/* Case Study Structure */
.case-study-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.case-study-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.case-study-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.case-study-meta-val {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.case-study-sections {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.case-study-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.6fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.case-study-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.case-study-section-content {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.case-study-section-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.case-study-section-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.case-study-section-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.case-study-section-content li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.case-study-section-content li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.case-study-testimonial {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.case-study-testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.case-study-testimonial-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-study-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .case-study-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .case-study-section-title {
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .overlay-hero-image {
    height: 250px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL AND REVEAL EFFECTS
   ========================================================================= */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal-delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.reveal-delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.reveal-delay-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Custom Mouse Glow Highlight */
.glow-card {
  position: relative;
}

.glow-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(800px circle at var(--mouse-x, 0px) var(--mouse-y, 0px), rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.08), transparent 40%);
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.glow-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Text reveal animation effect */
.text-reveal-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: bottom;
}

.text-reveal-item {
  transform: translateY(100%);
  animation: textReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes textReveal {
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WRITING PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.featured-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  height: 100%;
}

.featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.featured-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.featured-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.featured-card-content {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.featured-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.featured-card-date {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.featured-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.featured-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-card-cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), gap var(--transition-smooth);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-card-cta {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.featured-card-cta svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* Search and Filters */
.search-filter-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .search-filter-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.search-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .search-sidebar {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
  }
}

.search-box-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.search-box-wrapper input {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem 0.9rem 3rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.search-box-wrapper input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15);
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tag-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.tag-pill {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tag-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.tag-pill.active {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Blogs List */
.blogs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.blog-list-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-list-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-list-item-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.blog-list-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-list-item-title:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.blog-list-item-excerpt {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-list-item-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-list-item-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-list-item-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.blog-list-item-cta {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-list-item-cta:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.blog-list-item-cta svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* Dynamic Article & TOC Layout inside Modal */
.article-modal-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .article-modal-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.toc-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .toc-sidebar {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

.toc-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.toc-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.toc-item a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
  display: block;
}

.toc-item a:hover,
.toc-item.active a {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.toc-item.active {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.article-body-content {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.article-body-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1.2rem 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-body-content h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.article-body-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-body-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.article-body-content blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.article-modal-layout.no-toc {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 750px;
}

.article-body-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 3rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.article-body-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.8rem 0;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.article-body-content ul,
.article-body-content ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.article-body-content li {
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.article-body-content ul {
  list-style-type: disc;
}

.article-body-content ol {
  list-style-type: decimal;
}