/* ==========================================================================
   TOKENS — one visual identity, reused everywhere
   ========================================================================== */
:root{
  --bg:            #0F1115;
  --panel:         #171B22;
  --surface:       rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  --surface-strong:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  --border:        rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  --border-strong: rgba(103,217,255,0.4);
  --text:          #F3F5F8;
  --text-muted:    #9BA3B0;
  --text-faint:    #5D6472;
  --accent:        #4CC9F0;
  --highlight:     #67D9FF;
  --accent-soft:   rgba(76,201,240,0.14);
  --glow:          rgba(103,217,255,0.35);

  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'SF Mono', monospace;

  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --container: 1200px;
}

*{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *{ animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  line-height:1.65;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; color:inherit; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
ul,li{ list-style:none; }
::selection{ background:var(--accent-soft); color:var(--text); }
::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:#242a35; border-radius:10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{ background:var(--accent); }
.container{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px; }
:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--highlight); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:6px; }

/* shared background layer -- identical atmosphere behind every section */
.bg-layer{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-1; pointer-events:none;
  background:var(--bg);
}
.bg-grid{
  position:absolute; inset:-10%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(76,201,240,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(76,201,240,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:46px 46px;
  animation:driftGrid 50s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes driftGrid{ from{ transform:translate(0,0); } to{ transform:translate(-46px,-46px); } }
.bg-scanlines{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,0.012) 1px, transparent 2px, transparent 4px);
  opacity:0.5;
}
.bg-stars{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.star{
  position:absolute; width:2px; height:2px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#cfe9ff; animation:twinkle 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes twinkle{ 0%,100%{ opacity:0.12; } 50%{ opacity:0.75; } }
.bg-cubes{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.cube{
  position:absolute; border:1px solid rgba(103,217,255,0.28);
  border-radius:4px; background:rgba(76,201,240,0.025);
  animation:floatSq 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatSq{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-20px) rotate(8deg); } }
.bg-vignette{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(76,201,240,0.05), transparent 55%);
}

::selection{ background:var(--accent-soft); }

/* cursor glow */
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:440px; height:440px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(103,217,255,0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:2; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  will-change:transform;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SHARED
   ========================================================================== */
.glass{
  background:var(--surface);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.18em;
  color:var(--highlight); margin-bottom:14px; display:block;
}
.section-title{
  font-size:clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  margin-bottom:20px; max-width:680px;
}
.section-sub{ color:var(--text-muted); max-width:600px; margin-bottom:56px; font-size:15.5px; }
.section{ padding:120px 0; position:relative; z-index:1; }

.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:14px 26px; border-radius:100px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:600;
  transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position:relative; isolation:isolate; overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--highlight));
  color:#04121F; box-shadow:0 8px 24px -8px rgba(76,201,240,0.55);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 32px -8px rgba(103,217,255,0.65); }
.btn-outline{ border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--border-strong); background:rgba(103,217,255,0.06); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost{ border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text); padding:10px 20px; font-size:13.5px; }
.btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--border-strong); background:rgba(103,217,255,0.06); }
.btn::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transform:scale(0); transition:opacity 0.5s, transform 0.5s; z-index:-1;
}
.btn.rippling::after{ opacity:1; transform:scale(2.4); }

.badge-pill{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:11.5px; padding:5px 12px; border-radius:100px;
  border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--highlight); background:rgba(103,217,255,0.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100; padding:22px 0;
  transition:padding 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar.scrolled{
  padding:14px 0; background:rgba(15,17,21,0.72);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border-bottom-color:var(--border);
}
.navbar-inner{
  max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px;
}
.logo-mark{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:600; font-size:18px; letter-spacing:0.02em;
  color:var(--text); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:10px;
  padding:6px 11px; box-shadow:0 0 18px -4px var(--glow) inset;
}
.nav-links{ display:flex; gap:30px; }
.nav-links a{
  font-size:14px; color:var(--text-muted); font-weight:500; position:relative; padding:4px 0;
  transition:color 0.25s;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px; height:1px; width:0;
  background:var(--highlight); transition:width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after{ width:100%; }
.nav-links a.active{ color:var(--highlight); }
.nav-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; width:26px; }
.nav-toggle span{ height:2px; background:var(--text); border-radius:2px; transition:0.3s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  overflow:hidden; padding-top:100px; z-index:1;
}
.hero-glow-field{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-grid-focus{
  position:absolute; inset:-10%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(103,217,255,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(103,217,255,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:48px 48px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 65% at 68% 50%, black 15%, transparent 72%);
}
#particleCanvas{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; }
.light-rays{
  position:absolute; top:-12%; right:2%;
  width:640px; height:960px;
  background:conic-gradient(from 200deg at 50% 0%, transparent 0deg, rgba(103,217,255,0.14) 24deg, transparent 48deg, transparent 300deg, rgba(76,201,240,0.10) 330deg, transparent 360deg);
  filter:blur(10px);
  animation:raySway 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
}
@keyframes raySway{ 0%,100%{ opacity:0.7; transform:rotate(0deg); } 50%{ opacity:1; transform:rotate(2deg); } }
.hero-orb{
  position:absolute; top:14%; right:14%;
  width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(103,217,255,0.30), transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(24px);
}
.pixel-sprite{
  position:absolute; width:14px; height:14px;
  background:var(--highlight); box-shadow:0 0 12px 2px var(--glow);
  opacity:0.6; animation:spriteBlink 3s steps(2) infinite;
}
@keyframes spriteBlink{ 0%,49%{ opacity:0.6; } 50%,100%{ opacity:0.15; } }
.hero-vignette{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 75% at 50% 35%, transparent 42%, var(--bg) 100%);
}

.hero-content{
  position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto;
  padding:0 32px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:8px; align-items:center; width:100%;
}

.badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.14em; color:var(--highlight);
  border:1px solid var(--border); background:rgba(103,217,255,0.05);
  padding:8px 16px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:26px;
}
.badge-dot{
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--highlight);
  box-shadow:0 0 10px 2px var(--glow); animation:pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot{ 0%,100%{ opacity:1; } 50%{ opacity:0.35; } }

.hero-heading{
  font-size:clamp(38px, 5.6vw, 62px); font-weight:800; line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin-bottom:16px;
}
.accent-text{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--accent) 10%, var(--highlight) 60%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  text-shadow:0 0 40px rgba(103,217,255,0.25);
}
.hero-role{ font-size:16.5px; color:var(--text); font-weight:600; margin-bottom:18px; max-width:440px; }
.hero-role span{ color:var(--highlight); }
.hero-sub{ font-size:15.5px; color:var(--text-muted); max-width:480px; margin-bottom:30px; }
.hero-sub strong{ color:var(--highlight); font-weight:600; }
.interest-tags{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

.hero-portrait{
  position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-end;
  height:100%; overflow:visible;
}
.portrait-frame{
  position:relative; width:min(120%, 620px); aspect-ratio:345/642;
  margin-bottom:-40px;
}
.portrait-img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; position:relative; z-index:2;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 40px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
  animation:portraitFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes portraitFloat{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); } 50%{ transform:translateY(-12px); } }
.portrait-glow{
  position:absolute; top:2%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:85%; height:65%;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(103,217,255,0.34), transparent 70%);
  filter:blur(32px); z-index:1;
}
.portrait-ground-glow{
  position:absolute; bottom:2%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:85%; height:70px;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(76,201,240,0.42), transparent 75%);
  filter:blur(16px); z-index:1;
}

.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; bottom:32px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:3;
  width:26px; height:42px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:16px;
  display:flex; justify-content:center; padding-top:8px;
}
.scroll-cue span{ width:4px; height:8px; border-radius:2px; background:var(--highlight); animation:scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scrollDot{ 0%{ transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; } 70%{ transform:translateY(12px); opacity:0; } 100%{ opacity:0; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   FADE-UP REVEAL
   ========================================================================== */
.fade-up{
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px);
  transition:opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
  transition-delay:var(--delay, 0s);
}
.fade-up.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.about-copy p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.about-copy strong{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.stats-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.stat-card{
  padding:26px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
  transition:transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
}
.stat-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.stat-number{ font-size:32px; font-weight:800; font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--highlight); }
.stat-text{ font-size:26px; font-weight:800; font-family:var(--font-mono); color:var(--highlight); }
.stat-label{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:12.5px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG POST (article pages in /blogs/)
   ========================================================================== */
.post-hero{
  position:relative; margin-top:100px; margin-bottom:56px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border);
  min-height:320px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
}
.post-hero-img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; z-index:0;
}
.post-hero-overlay{
  position:relative; z-index:2; padding:40px; width:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(10,12,16,0.85) 70%);
}
.post-hero .blog-card-tag{ position:static; display:inline-flex; margin-bottom:16px; }
.post-title{ font-size:clamp(28px, 4.4vw, 44px); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-0.01em; max-width:760px; margin-bottom:14px; }
.post-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); font-family:var(--font-mono); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.post-meta-dot{ opacity:0.5; }

.post-shell{ max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px 100px; }
.back-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-muted); margin-bottom:32px; transition:color 0.25s, gap 0.25s;
}
.back-link:hover{ color:var(--highlight); gap:12px; }

.post-content p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:22px; }
.post-content p strong{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.post-content h2{ font-size:26px; font-weight:800; margin:48px 0 18px; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
.post-content h3{ font-size:19px; font-weight:700; margin:34px 0 14px; }
.post-content ul{ margin:0 0 22px; padding-left:0; }
.post-content ul li{
  position:relative; padding-left:24px; color:var(--text-muted); font-size:16px; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.7;
}
.post-content ul li::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:9px; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--highlight); box-shadow:0 0 8px 1px var(--glow);
}
.post-content blockquote{
  border-left:3px solid var(--highlight); padding:4px 0 4px 24px; margin:36px 0;
  font-size:19px; font-style:italic; color:var(--text); line-height:1.6;
}
.post-content figure{ margin:36px 0; }
.post-content figure img{
  width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid var(--border); display:block;
}
.post-content figcaption{
  margin-top:10px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-faint); text-align:center;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); letter-spacing:0.03em;
}
.post-callout{
  padding:26px 28px; margin:36px 0; display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start;
}
.post-callout svg{ color:var(--highlight); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.post-callout p{ margin-bottom:0; font-size:15px; }
.post-callout strong{ color:var(--text); }

.post-tags{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:44px 0 0; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }

.post-nav-footer{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px;
  margin-top:48px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); flex-wrap:wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .post-hero{ margin-top:88px; min-height:240px; }
  .post-hero-overlay{ padding:24px; }
  .post-shell{ padding:0 20px 80px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOGS
   ========================================================================== */
.blogs-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:22px; }
.blog-card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--surface);
  overflow:hidden; transition:transform 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s, box-shadow 0.45s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.blog-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(103,217,255,0.15);
}
.blog-card-media{
  position:relative; height:190px; display:block; overflow:hidden;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-card-media img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.blog-card-tag{
  position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; background:rgba(10,12,16,0.55); color:var(--highlight);
  padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.blog-card-body{ padding:26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; flex:1; }
.blog-meta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-faint); font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.blog-meta-dot{ opacity:0.6; }
.blog-card-body h3{ font-size:18px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.35; }
.blog-card-body h3 a{ transition:color 0.25s; }
.blog-card-body h3 a:hover{ color:var(--highlight); }
.blog-card-body p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14px; flex:1; }
.blog-card-body code{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding:2px 6px; border-radius:4px; }

/* original abstract cover art — no copyrighted game assets, just mood graphics */
.blog-cover-nightcity{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 20%, rgba(103,217,255,0.35), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1a2230 0%, #0c0e13 70%);
  position:relative;
}
.blog-cover-nightcity::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:65%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 6%, #0f1218 6% 10%, transparent 10% 18%, #10141b 18% 24%, transparent 24% 34%, #0d1016 34% 45%, transparent 45% 52%, #12151c 52% 62%, transparent 62% 72%, #0e1117 72% 80%, transparent 80% 90%, #11141a 90% 96%, transparent 96%);
  clip-path:polygon(0 40%, 6% 40%, 6% 25%, 10% 25%, 10% 45%, 18% 45%, 18% 15%, 24% 15%, 24% 50%, 34% 50%, 34% 30%, 45% 30%, 45% 55%, 52% 55%, 52% 20%, 62% 20%, 62% 48%, 72% 48%, 72% 35%, 80% 35%, 80% 60%, 90% 60%, 90% 42%, 96% 42%, 96% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.blog-cover-nightcity::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(103,217,255,0.05) 0px, rgba(103,217,255,0.05) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 14px);
}
.blog-card-ghost{ opacity:0.75; }
.blog-cover-ghost{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px);
  color:var(--text-faint);
}

.blogs-more{ margin-top:36px; text-align:center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ALL BLOG POSTS PAGE (/blogs/all.html)
   ========================================================================== */
.all-blogs-shell{ padding-top:150px; padding-bottom:110px; }
.all-blogs-shell .blogs-grid{ margin-top:8px; }
.all-blogs-empty{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:15px; padding:40px 0; }

.blogs-pager{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:20px;
  margin-top:52px;
}
.pager-status{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.pager-btn.disabled{ opacity:0.35; pointer-events:none; }

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .all-blogs-shell{ padding-top:118px; }
  .blogs-pager{ gap:12px; }
  .pager-status{ order:3; width:100%; text-align:center; margin-top:8px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG PAGE FOCUS MODE
   Applies only on body.blog-page (blog post + all-posts pages): dials back
   ambient background motion so the writing itself stands out more.
   ========================================================================== */
body.blog-page .bg-stars,
body.blog-page .bg-cubes{ opacity:0.35; }
body.blog-page .bg-grid{ opacity:0.5; }

body.blog-page .post-content p{ color:var(--text); font-size:17.5px; line-height:1.95; }
body.blog-page .post-content ul li{ color:var(--text); font-size:16.5px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ACHIEVEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); gap:18px; }
.achievement-card{
  padding:30px 24px; text-align:left; position:relative;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--surface); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.achievement-card::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-1px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(103,217,255,0.35), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.4s;
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor; mask-composite:exclude;
  padding:1px; pointer-events:none;
}
.achievement-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--border-strong); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -16px rgba(103,217,255,0.22); }
.achievement-card:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.achievement-icon{ font-size:28px; margin-bottom:16px; display:block; }
.achievement-card h3{ font-size:16px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:8px; line-height:1.3; }
.achievement-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-muted); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED PROJECT
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-card{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 1fr; overflow:hidden; transition:border-color 0.4s; }
.featured-card:hover{ border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.featured-media{
  position:relative; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--panel), #0c0e13);
  min-height:360px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  border-right:1px solid var(--border); overflow:hidden;
}
.featured-img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.featured-card:hover .featured-img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.featured-placeholder{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:12px; color:var(--text-faint);
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.05em;
}
.featured-tag{
  position:absolute; top:20px; left:20px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:10.5px;
  letter-spacing:0.12em; background:rgba(103,217,255,0.14); color:var(--highlight);
  padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
}
.featured-info{ padding:44px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
.featured-info h3{ font-size:28px; font-weight:700; }
.featured-info p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:15px; }
.tech-badges{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:4px; }
.featured-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS / OPEN SOURCE GRIDS
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-grid, .oss-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:22px; }
.project-card{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--surface);
  overflow:hidden; transition:transform 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s, box-shadow 0.45s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.project-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(103,217,255,0.15);
}
.project-media{
  height:190px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--panel), #0d0f14);
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--text-faint); overflow:hidden;
}
.project-media svg{ opacity:0.5; transition:transform 0.5s var(--ease); }
.project-card:hover .project-media svg{ transform:scale(1.12) rotate(-4deg); }
.project-thumb{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.project-card:hover .project-thumb{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.project-body{ padding:26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; flex:1; }
.project-body h3{ font-size:18px; font-weight:700; }
.project-body p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14px; flex:1; }
.project-tags{ display:flex; gap:6px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.project-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--highlight); margin-top:6px; transition:gap 0.3s;
}
.project-link:hover{ gap:10px; }

.oss-card{
  padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px;
  transition:transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s;
}
.oss-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.oss-head{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.oss-head svg{ color:var(--highlight); flex-shrink:0; }
.oss-head h3{ font-size:16.5px; font-weight:700; }
.oss-card p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TIMELINE (early projects + journey)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline{ position:relative; padding-left:32px; }
.timeline::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:6px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--border-strong), var(--border) 90%);
}
.timeline-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:36px; }
.timeline-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.timeline-dot{
  position:absolute; left:-32px; top:4px; width:13px; height:13px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg); border:2px solid var(--highlight);
  box-shadow:0 0 12px 2px var(--glow);
}
.timeline-item h3{ font-size:16.5px; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px; }
.timeline-item p{ color:var(--text-muted); font-size:14.5px; margin-bottom:8px; max-width:560px; }
.timeline-link{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--highlight); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }

.journey-goals{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SKILLS
   ========================================================================== */
.skills-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr); gap:14px; }
.skill-card{
  padding:24px 14px; text-align:center; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--surface);
  transition:transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.skill-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--border-strong); box-shadow:0 16px 32px -12px rgba(103,217,255,0.25); }
.skill-icon{ width:32px; height:32px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--highlight); }
.skill-name{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-muted); font-weight:500; }
.skill-card:hover .skill-name{ color:var(--text); }

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 0.8fr; gap:24px; }
.contact-form{ padding:40px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.form-row{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.form-row label{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-muted); font-weight:500; }
.form-row input, .form-row textarea{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:13px 16px; color:var(--text); font-family:inherit; font-size:14.5px;
  transition:border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s; resize:vertical;
}
.form-row input:focus, .form-row textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--highlight); background:rgba(103,217,255,0.04); outline:none; }
.btn-send{ align-self:flex-start; margin-top:6px; }
.form-note{ font-size:13px; color:var(--highlight); min-height:18px; }

.contact-info{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.info-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding:20px 22px; transition:transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s; }
.info-item[href]:hover{ transform:translateX(4px); border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.info-item svg{ color:var(--highlight); flex-shrink:0; }
.info-label{ display:block; font-size:12px; color:var(--text-faint); margin-bottom:2px; }
.info-value{ display:block; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text); font-weight:500; }
.availability-card{ padding:22px; display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; }
.availability-card svg{ color:var(--highlight); flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px; }
.availability-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-muted); }
.availability-dot{ display:inline-block; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#5CE097; box-shadow:0 0 8px 2px rgba(92,224,151,0.5); margin-right:8px; animation:pulseDot 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding:32px 0; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.footer-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-inner p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--text-faint); }
.footer-inner p span{ display:block; font-size:12px; margin-top:2px; }
.footer-socials{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.footer-socials a{ color:var(--text-muted); transition:color 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.footer-socials a:hover{ color:var(--highlight); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.back-to-top{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--text-muted);
  transition:border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.back-to-top:hover{ border-color:var(--border-strong); color:var(--highlight); transform:translateY(-3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .about-grid, .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .featured-card{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .featured-media{ border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); min-height:260px; }
  .skills-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid, .oss-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .achievements-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .blogs-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px){
  .nav-links, .resume-btn{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .hero-content{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center; padding-top:8px; }
  .hero-text{ order:2; }
  .hero-portrait{ order:1; margin-bottom:0; }
  .hero-sub, .hero-role{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
  .interest-tags, .hero-actions{ justify-content:center; }
  .portrait-frame{ width:min(85%, 380px); margin-bottom:-16px; }
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .skills-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid, .oss-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .achievements-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blogs-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .container{ padding:0 20px; }
  .section{ padding:88px 0; }
  .hero-heading{ font-size:clamp(32px, 10vw, 44px); }
  .contact-form{ padding:26px; }
  .featured-info{ padding:28px; }
  .skills-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .timeline{ padding-left:26px; }
}

.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; right:0; height:100vh; width:min(78vw, 320px);
  background:rgba(12,14,18,0.96); backdrop-filter:blur(20px); border-left:1px solid var(--border);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:26px; padding:100px 36px;
  transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform 0.45s var(--ease); z-index:99;
}
.mobile-nav.open{ transform:translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav a{ font-size:17px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); }