:root {
    --cream: #FAF8F4;
    --cream2: #F4F0EA;
    --cream3: #EDE7DC;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --rose: #C8748A;
    --rose-dark: #7c394b;
    --rose-light: #F2DADE;
    --rose-mid: #E0A3AD;
    --rose-bg: #FBF0F1;
    --lavender: #9B8FC2;
    --lavender-light: #EAE6F5;
    --lavender-mid: #C5BCDF;
    --sage: #7A9E8E;
    --sage-light: #E4EFEA;
    --ink: #2C2520;
    --ink-mid: #5C5249;
    --ink-light: #8C847C;
    --rule: rgba(100,80,70,0.10);
    --r: 10px;
    --nav-h: 68px;
    --cream4: #eec572;
    --cream5: #b87c45;

  }
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; overflow: hidden; height: 100vh; }

  /* ===== LOADER ===== */
  #loader { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999; background: var(--cream); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem; transition: opacity 0.7s ease, visibility 0.7s ease; }
  #loader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
  .loader-ring { width: 64px; height: 64px; position: relative; }
  .loader-ring svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; animation: spin 1.6s linear infinite; }
  .loader-ring circle { fill: none; stroke: var(--rose-mid); stroke-width: 3; stroke-dasharray: 130; stroke-dashoffset: 90; stroke-linecap: round; }
  .loader-ring .inner-c { stroke: var(--lavender-mid); animation: spin 2.2s linear infinite reverse; }
  @keyframes spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
  .loader-word { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .loader-word em { color: var(--rose); font-style: italic; }
  .loader-sub { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; }

  /* NAV */
  nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; height: var(--nav-h); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 0 3rem; background: rgba(250,248,244,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .nav-logo { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--rose); cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 1.9rem; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
  .nav-links button.nav-link { background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--ink-mid); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.84rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: color 0.2s; font-weight: 500; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; padding: 0.3rem 0; position: relative; }
  .nav-links button.nav-link::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -4px; height: 1.5px; width: 0; background: var(--rose); transition: width 0.25s ease; }
  .nav-links button.nav-link:hover { color: var(--rose); }
  .nav-links button.nav-link.active { color: var(--rose); }
  .nav-links button.nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }
  .nav-resume-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; background: var(--rose); color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.78rem; border-radius: 100px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; }
  .nav-resume-btn:hover { background: #b5607a; transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .nav-burger { display: none; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px; }
  .nav-burger span { width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); display: block; transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s; }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-burger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

  /* APP / PAGE SYSTEM — directional transitions */
  #appMain { position: relative; height: 100vh; padding-top: var(--nav-h); overflow: hidden; }
  .page { position: absolute; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; overflow-y: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), visibility 0s linear 0.46s; }
  .page.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none !important; pointer-events: auto;
    transition: opacity 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.46s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); z-index: 2; }
  /* enter directions */
  .page[data-enter="up"]    { transform: translateY(36px); }
  .page[data-enter="down"]  { transform: translateY(-36px); }
  .page[data-enter="left"]  { transform: translateX(48px); }
  .page[data-enter="right"] { transform: translateX(-48px); }
  .page[data-enter="scale"] { transform: scale(0.96) translateY(16px); }
  /* leaving directions */
  .page.leaving[data-leave="up"]    { transform: translateY(-28px) !important; opacity: 0 !important; }
  .page.leaving[data-leave="down"]  { transform: translateY(28px) !important; opacity: 0 !important; }
  .page.leaving[data-leave="left"]  { transform: translateX(-36px) !important; opacity: 0 !important; }
  .page.leaving[data-leave="right"] { transform: translateX(36px) !important; opacity: 0 !important; }
  .page.leaving[data-leave="scale"] { transform: scale(1.03) !important; opacity: 0 !important; }
  .page.leaving { visibility: visible; z-index: 1; transition: opacity 0.36s ease, transform 0.36s ease !important; }
  .page-pad { padding-bottom: 5rem; }

  /* HERO */
  .hero { min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 3rem 3rem 5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero-bg { position: absolute; right: -40px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: min(520px, 50vw); opacity: 0.50; pointer-events: none; }
  .hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; max-width: 1500px; width: 100%; }

  .hero-eyebrow { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--rose); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
  .hero-eyebrow::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--rose-mid); }
  .hero-avail { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--sage); background: var(--sage-light); padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 100px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
  .hero-avail::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sage); animation: pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.35; } }
  .hero-name { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: var(--ink); }
  .hero-name em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose); }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-mid); max-width: 500px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
  .hero-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.4rem; }
  .hero-tag { font-size: 0.77rem; padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 100px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .tag-rose { background: var(--rose-light); color: var(--rose); }
  .tag-lavender { background: var(--lavender-light); color: var(--lavender); }
  .tag-sage { background: var(--sage-light); color: var(--sage); }
  .tag-cream { background: var(--cream3); color: var(--ink-mid); }
  .hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }

  .hero-photo-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .hero-small-photo-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
  .hero-photo { width: 280px; height: 380px; border-radius: 120px 120px 14px 14px; overflow: hidden; border: 3px solid var(--rose-mid); background: var(--rose-bg); position: relative; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(200,116,138,0.15); }
  .hero-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .hero-photo-note { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.63rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-align: center; max-width: 200px; line-height: 1.5; }

  /* BUTTONS */
  .btn-primary { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; background: var(--rose); color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; border-radius: 100px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: #b5607a; transform: translateY(-1px); }
  .btn-secondary { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; background: transparent; color: var(--ink-mid); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.88rem; border-radius: 100px; border: 1.5px solid var(--cream3); letter-spacing: 0.03em; transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
  .btn-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--rose-mid); color: var(--rose); }
  .btn-linkedin { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; background: #0A66C2; color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; border-radius: 100px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; }
  .btn-linkedin:hover { background: #084e96; transform: translateY(-1px); }

  /* SECTION — replaced with rich page-header system */
  .section-shell { padding: 3.5rem 3rem 2rem; max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .section-label { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--rose); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .section-label::before { content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--rose-mid); }
  .section-title { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; line-height: 1.05; color: var(--ink); }
  .section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose); }
  .section-intro { color: var(--ink-mid); max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 2.4rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }

  /* ===== PAGE HEADER BANNER — rich animated header for each page ===== */
  .page-header { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 2.8rem 3rem 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .page-header::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 3rem; right: 3rem; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose-mid), var(--lavender-mid), transparent); opacity: 0.5; }
  .ph-top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .ph-left { flex: 1; min-width: 260px; }
  .ph-eyebrow { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--rose); text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
  .ph-eyebrow-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rose); animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .ph-gradient { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose) 0%, var(--lavender) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }
  .ph-title { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
  .ph-title-pd { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--rose-dark); margin-bottom: 0.1rem; }
  .ph-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose); margin-right: 0.05em; }
  .ph-title .ph-word { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; }
  .ph-title .ph-word span { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); animation: wordSlide 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) forwards; }
  .page.reveal .ph-title .ph-word:nth-child(1) span { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
  .page.reveal .ph-title .ph-word:nth-child(2) span { animation-delay: 0.14s; }
  .page.reveal .ph-title .ph-word:nth-child(3) span { animation-delay: 0.23s; }
  .page.reveal .ph-title .ph-word:nth-child(4) span { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
  @keyframes wordSlide { to { transform: translateY(0); } }
  .ph-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-mid); max-width: 520px; line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 0.9rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
  .ph-right { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 0.6rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ph-number { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--cream3); letter-spacing: -0.04em; user-select: none; transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color 0.3s; }
  .page-header:hover .ph-number { -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--rose-mid); }
  .ph-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; justify-content: flex-end; }
  .ph-tag { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--cream2); color: var(--ink-light); border: 1px solid var(--rule); transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
  .ph-tag:hover { background: var(--rose-light); color: var(--rose); border-color: var(--rose-mid); }
  @media (max-width: 680px) {
    .page-header { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 0; }
    .page-header::after { left: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; }
    .ph-number { font-size: 3.5rem; }
    .ph-right { align-items: flex-start; }
    .ph-tags { justify-content: flex-start; }
    .ph-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.8rem); }
  }

  /* ===== PROJECT CARD OVERHAUL ===== */
  /* new card hover overlay */
  .card { position: relative; }
  .card-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(113, 104, 98, 0.72) 0%, transparent 45%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.32s ease; pointer-events: none; z-index: 3; border-radius: var(--r); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; padding: 1.2rem; }
  .card:hover .card-overlay { opacity: 1; }
  .card-overlay-text { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .card-overlay-text::before { content: ''; width: 18px; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

  /* number badge on each card */
  .card-number { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; z-index: 5; font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); color: var(--ink-mid); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 100px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }

  /* status dot on card */
  .card-status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem; font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--ink-light); }
  .card-status-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .card-status-dot.ongoing { background: var(--sage); animation: pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .card-status-dot.complete { background: var(--lavender-mid); }

  /* horizontal scroll row for featured group */
  .project-row-label { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-light); margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
  .project-row-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--rule); }
  .project-row-label .prl-count { background: var(--cream3); color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 0.58rem; padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 100px; }

  /* scroll hint on the grid */
  .projects-grid-wrap { position: relative; }
  .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(460px, 1fr)); gap: 1.4rem; }
  @media (max-width: 680px) { .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  /* card image zoom on hover */
  .media-slide img, .media-slide video { transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); }
  .card:hover .media-slide img { transform: scale(1.04); }

  /* compact variant card */
  .card.compact .card-media .media-slide { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .card.compact .card-body { padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; }
  .card.compact .card-title { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .card.compact .card-desc { font-size: 0.83rem; line-clamp: 2; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; display: -webkit-box; overflow: hidden; }

  /* category accent left stripe */
  .card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px; border-radius: var(--r) 0 0 var(--r); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s; z-index: 2; }
  .card[data-category="fsae"]::before { background: var(--rose); }
  .card[data-category="aero"]::before { background: var(--lavender); }
  .card[data-category="other"]::before { background: var(--sage); }
  .card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }


  /* FILTER TABS */
  .filter-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
  .filter-tab { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 100px; border: 1.5px solid var(--cream3); background: var(--white); color: var(--ink-mid); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
  .filter-tab:hover { border-color: var(--rose-mid); color: var(--rose); }
  .filter-tab.active { background: var(--rose); border-color: var(--rose); color: var(--white); }

  /* PROJECT GRID */
  .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(480px, 1fr)); gap: 1.4rem; }
  .card.fade-out { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.97); pointer-events: none; position: absolute; }
  .card { transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.2s, border-color 0.25s, opacity 0.3s; }

  /* PROJECT CARD */
  .card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden; }
  .card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(200,116,138,0.10); transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--rose-mid); }
  .card.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1;}
  .card img, .card video { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: auto; display: block; }

  /* MEDIA CAROUSEL */
  .card-media { position: relative; width: 100%; background: var(--rose-bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); overflow: hidden; }
  .card-media.lavender-bg { background: var(--lavender-light); }
  .card-media.sage-bg { background: var(--sage-light); }
  .card-media.cream-bg { background: var(--cream2); }
  .media-track { display: flex; transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); }
  .media-slide { flex-shrink: 0; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; overflow: hidden; }
  .media-slide img, .media-slide video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .media-slide.placeholder::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(100,80,70,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 20px 20px; }
  .ph-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; font-size: 19px; color: var(--rose); }
  .ph-icon.lavender-c { color: var(--lavender); }
  .ph-text { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.63rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .media-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 10; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); border: none; cursor: pointer; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-mid); transition: background 0.2s, opacity 0.2s; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
  .media-nav:hover { background: var(--white); }
  .media-nav.prev { left: 10px; }
  .media-nav.next { right: 10px; }
  .media-nav.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .media-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 8px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 5px; z-index: 10; }
  .media-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s; cursor: pointer; }
  .media-dot.active { background: var(--rose); transform: scale(1.25); }
  .media-count { position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 10px; font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.62rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); color: var(--ink-mid); padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 100px; z-index: 10; }

  /* CARD BODY */
  .card-body { padding: 1.6rem; }
  .card-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .card-date { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.67rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
  .badge { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 100px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .badge-award { background: #d2d1cf; color: #66645d; }
  .badge-award-3 { background: #FFF3E0; color: #a76a19; }
  .badge-lead { background: var(--lavender-light); color: var(--lavender); }
  .badge-ongoing { background: var(--sage-light); color: var(--sage); }
  .category-pill { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 100px; }
  .category-pill.fsae { background: var(--rose-light); color: var(--rose); }
  .category-pill.aero { background: var(--lavender-light); color: var(--lavender); }
  .category-pill.other { background: var(--sage-light); color: var(--sage); }
  .card-title { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--ink); }
  .card-org { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--rose); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
  .card-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
  .card-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .card-tag { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; background: var(--cream2); color: var(--ink-mid); border-radius: 100px; font-weight: 500; }

  /* EXPAND BUTTON */
  .expand-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--rose); padding: 0.6rem 0; letter-spacing: 0.02em; transition: color 0.2s; margin-top: 0.6rem; }
  .expand-btn:hover { color: #b5607a; }
  .expand-arrow { font-size: 0.75rem; transition: transform 0.3s; display: inline-block; }
  .expand-btn.open .expand-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

  /* EXPANDED PANEL */
  .expanded-panel { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); border-top: 1px solid transparent; }
  .expanded-panel.open { max-height: 900px; border-top-color: var(--rule); }
  .panel-inner { padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem 1.6rem; }
  .panel-section-label { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
  .panel-section-label:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
  .bullet-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; }
  .bullet-list li { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.65; padding-left: 1.2rem; position: relative; }
  .bullet-list li::before { content: '◇'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--rose-mid); font-size: 0.6rem; top: 0.35em; }

  .card.featured .card-media { min-height: 280px; }
  .card.featured .card-media .media-slide { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 280px; }
  .card.featured .card-title { font-size: 1.65rem; }

  /* AWARDS */
  .awards-strip { background: var(--cream2); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 3rem 3rem 4rem; }
  .awards-inner { max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .awards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .award-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.4rem; display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
  .award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200,116,138,0.10); }
  .award-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 17px; }
  .award-icon.gold { background: #FFF3E0; color: #B06B10; }
  .award-icon.silver { background: #F3F4F6; color: #6B7280; }
  .award-icon.star { background: var(--lavender-light); color: var(--lavender); }
  .award-name { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
  .award-sub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-light); }

  /* SKILLS */
  .skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
  .skill-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.3rem; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
  .skill-card:hover { border-color: var(--rose-mid); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .skill-label { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--rose); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .skill-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rose-mid); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .skill-dot.lav { background: var(--lavender-mid); }
  .skill-dot.sg { background: var(--sage); }
  .skill-list { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.42rem; }
  .skill-list li { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ink-mid); }

  /* ABOUT */
  .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
  .about-photo { aspect-ratio: 2/3; border-radius: 150px 150px var(--r) var(--r); overflow: hidden; border: 3px solid var(--rose-mid); background: var(--rose-bg); position: relative; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(200,116,138,0.12); }
  .about-photo2 { aspect-ratio: 8/10; border-radius: 200px 200px var(--r) var(--r); overflow: hidden; border: 3px solid var(--rose-mid); background: var(--rose-bg); position: relative; box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(200,116,138,0.12); }
  .about-photo img, .about-photo2 img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .about-content p { color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.82; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
  .stat { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem; }
  .stat-num { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--rose); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

  .edu-block { margin-top: 2.6rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.1rem; }
  .edu-item { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; }
  .edu-school { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink); }
  .edu-deg { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-mid); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
  .edu-date { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--rose); letter-spacing: 0.05em; white-space: nowrap; }

  @media (max-width: 860px) { .about-photo { display: none; } }
  @media (min-width: 860px) { .about-photo2 { display: none; } }

  .floating-shape { position: relative; width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; animation: floatNatural 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .floating-shape img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: rotate(8deg); }
  .about-title-wrap, .project-title-wrap, .exp-title-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .floating-emoji { display: inline-block; font-size: 1.9rem; margin-left: 0.9rem; animation: floatNatural 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .floating-shape-small, .floating-shape-small-about { position: relative; width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-left: auto; animation: floatNatural 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .floating-shape-small img, .floating-shape-small-about img, .exp-title-wrap-element img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: rotate(8deg); }
  .floating-shape-car { position: relative; width: 280px; height: 150px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-left: auto; animation: floatNatural 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .floating-shape-car img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;}
  .exp-title-wrap-element { position: relative; width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-left: auto; animation: floatNatural 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  /* .floating-shape-small-about { position: relative; width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-left: auto; animation: floatNatural 6s ease-in-out infinite; } */

  @media (min-width: 820px) { .exp-title-wrap-element { display: none; } }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { .floating-shape-small-about { display: none; } }
  @media (min-width: 500px) { .exp-title-wrap-element { width: 120px; height: 120px; } }
  @media (min-width: 470px) { .exp-title-wrap-element { width: 100px; height: 100px; } }


  @keyframes floatNatural { 0% {transform: translate(0, 0);} 25% {transform: translate(6px, -10px);} 50% {transform: translate(0, -20px);} 75% {transform: translate(-6px, -10px);} 100% {transform: translate(0, 0);} }

  .floating-shape-flower-fixed { position: absolute; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; animation: floatNatural2 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .floating-shape-flower { position: relative; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; animation: floatNatural2 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .floating-shape-flower2 { position: relative; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-left: auto; margin-bottom: auto; animation: floatNatural 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .floating-shape-flower2 img, .floating-shape-flower img, .floating-shape-flower-fixed img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: rotate(8deg); }
  .floating-shape-flower-fixed { bottom: 230px; right: 10px; }
  @media (min-width: 480px) { .floating-shape-flower-fixed { display: none; } }
  @media (max-width: 480px) { .floating-shape-flower { display: none; } }

  @keyframes floatNatural2 { 0% {transform: translate(0, 0);} 25% {transform: translate(-6px, 10px);} 50% {transform: translate(0, 20px);} 75% {transform: translate(6px, 10px);} 100% {transform: translate(0, 0);} }

  /* TIMELINE / EXPERIENCE */
  .timeline { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2.2rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 1.5px; background: var(--rule); }
  .timeline-item { position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; }
  .timeline-dot { position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 4px; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white); border: 3px solid var(--rose-mid); }
  .timeline-item.current .timeline-dot { border-color: var(--sage); background: var(--sage-light); }
  .timeline-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; }
  .timeline-gallery { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: 1.1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gallery-placeholder {
    position: relative;          /* ADD THIS */
    width: 220px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;            /* ADD THIS */
    border: 1.5px dashed var(--rose-mid);
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(200,116,138,0.05) 0 10px,
        rgba(200,116,138,0.09) 10px 20px
    );
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    cursor: default;
}  .gallery-placeholder img, .gallery-placeholder video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
  .gallery-placeholder:hover { border-color: var(--rose); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .gallery-placeholder .gp-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; opacity: 0.6; }
  .gallery-placeholder .gp-label { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.56rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; padding: 0 0.3rem; }
  .timeline-head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .timeline-role { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); }
  .timeline-date { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--rose); letter-spacing: 0.05em; white-space: nowrap; }
  .timeline-org { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--rose); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }

  /* CONTACT PAGE */
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .contact-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.6rem; text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
  .contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(200,116,138,0.12); border-color: var(--rose-mid); }
  .contact-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .contact-label { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--ink); }
  .contact-sub { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--ink-light); }

  /* ===== CROSS-PAGE BRIDGE ===== */
  .page-cta-bridge { margin-top: 3.5rem; background: var(--pcb-bg, var(--rose-light)); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 2rem 2.2rem; border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
  .pcb-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .pcb-eyebrow { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--pcb-c, var(--rose)); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .pcb-title { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.2; }

  /* ===== SKILLS REDESIGN ===== */
  .skills-cat-row { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
  .skills-cat-pill { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; background: var(--cat-bg, var(--rose-light)); color: var(--cat-c, var(--rose)); padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-align: center; min-width: 80px; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); cursor: default; }
  .skills-cat-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-1deg); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); }
  .scp-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .skill-section-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.4rem; }
  .skill-section { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--r); padding: 1.5rem; }
  .skill-section-wide { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .skill-section-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; padding-bottom: 0.8rem; border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--rule); }
  .ssh-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .ssh-title { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--hc, var(--ink)); }
  /* skill bars */
  .skill-bar-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; }
  .skill-bar-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
  .sbi-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
  .sbi-name { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ink-mid); font-weight: 500; }
  .sbi-badge { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 100px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
  .sbi-badge.rose { background: var(--rose-light); color: var(--rose); }
  .sbi-track { height: 5px; background: var(--cream3); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }
  .sbi-fill { height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--c, var(--rose)); border-radius: 10px; transition: width 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.3s; }
  .page.reveal .sbi-fill { width: var(--w, 0%); }
  /* skill chips */
  .skill-chip-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .skill-chip { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.36rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 100px; background: var(--cbg, var(--cream2)); color: var(--cc, var(--ink-mid)); border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transition: transform 0.18s, box-shadow 0.18s; cursor: default; }
  .skill-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
  /* skill badges */
  .skill-badge-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .skill-badge-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .sbadge-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
  .sbadge-name { display: block; font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--ink-mid); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.3; }
  .sbadge-cert { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-light); margin-top: 0.1rem; }
  /* certs row */
  .cert-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .cert-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; background: var(--cream2); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.9rem 1rem; flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }
  .cert-logo { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; }
  .cert-name { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }
  .cert-credential { font-size: 0.70rem; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }

  .cert-issuer { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-light); margin-top: 0.15rem; }
  /* language row */
  .lang-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .lang-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; background: var(--cream2); padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 100px; }
  .lang-flag { font-size: 1rem; }
  .lang-name { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-mid); }
  .lang-level { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 100px; }
  .lang-level.native { background: var(--sage-light); color: var(--sage); }
  .lang-level.elementary { background: var(--lavender-light); color: var(--lavender); }

  /* ===== AWARDS REDESIGN ===== */
  .award-featured { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C2520 0%, #3d2c38 100%); border-radius: 18px; padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 2.4rem; overflow: hidden; display: flex; gap: 2rem; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .af-glow { position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,116,138,0.3) 0%, transparent 70%); right: -60px; top: -60px; pointer-events: none; animation: blobDrift2 12s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .af-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: #F9D58B; font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; padding: 0.45rem 1rem; border-radius: 100px; flex-shrink: 0; align-self: flex-start; border: 1px solid rgba(249,213,139,0.3); }
  .af-body { flex: 1; min-width: 220px; }
  .af-context { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .af-title { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.7rem); color: #FAF8F4; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .af-desc { font-size: 0.86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .af-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .af-tags span { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

  .awards-subhead { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--rose); text-transform: uppercase; margin: 2rem 0 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .awards-subhead::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--rule); }

  .awards-trophy-shelf { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
  .trophy-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .trophy-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; }
  .tc-silver::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B0B0B0, #D8D8D8, #B0B0B0); }
  .tc-bronze::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CD7F32, #E8A06A, #CD7F32); }
  .tc-special::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose), var(--lavender)); }
  .trophy-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(0.5deg); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(200,116,138,0.14); }
  .tc-medal { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; display: block; }
  .tc-place { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-light); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .tc-name { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .tc-event { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--ink-mid); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
  .tc-year { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--rose); }
  .tc-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--rose); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
  .tc-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

  .academic-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .academic-item { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 10px; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
  .ai-stripe { width: 4px; height: 36px; border-radius: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ai-body { flex: 1; }
  .ai-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink); display: block; }
  .ai-school { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-light); }
  .ai-year { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink-light); white-space: nowrap; }

  .math-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
  .math-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.3rem; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
  .math-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(155,143,194,0.14); }
  .math-logo { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--lavender-light); color: var(--lavender); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; font-family: serif; }
  .math-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; line-height: 1.3; }
  .math-result { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--lavender); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
  .math-org { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-light); }

  @media (max-width: 680px) {
    .skill-section-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .skill-section-wide { grid-column: auto; }
    .cert-row { flex-direction: column; }
    .award-featured { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
    .awards-trophy-shelf { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .math-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .page-cta-bridge { padding: 1.4rem; }
    .pcb-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  }

  /* ===== PROJECTS FOOTER BANNER ===== */
  .projects-footer-banner { margin-top: 3rem; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 18px; padding: 2.2rem 2.4rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .projects-footer-banner::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(200,116,138,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%), radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 80%, rgba(155,143,194,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%); pointer-events: none; }
  .pfb-count { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
  .pfb-count-label { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }
  .pfb-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 0.4rem; }
  .pfb-tech-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .pfb-tech-cloud span { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s; cursor: default; }
  .pfb-tech-cloud span:hover { background: rgba(200,116,138,0.25); color: var(--rose-mid); border-color: rgba(200,116,138,0.3); }
  .pfb-cta { grid-column: 1 / -1; background: var(--rose); color: var(--white); border: none; border-radius: 100px; padding: 0.85rem 2rem; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.03em; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s; width: fit-content; }
  .pfb-cta:hover { background: #b5607a; transform: translateY(-2px); }
  @media (max-width: 680px) {
    .projects-footer-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 1.6rem; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .pfb-count { font-size: 1.8rem; }
  }

  /* ===== CONTACT PAGE REDESIGN ===== */
  .contact-hero { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1e1519 0%, #2a1f2e 50%, #1a1e2a 100%); padding: 4rem 3rem 3.5rem; overflow: hidden; min-height: 340px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .contact-hero-glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); pointer-events: none; }
  .glow-a { width: 380px; height: 380px; background: rgba(200,116,138,0.22); top: -100px; right: -60px; animation: blobDrift2 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .glow-b { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: rgba(155,143,194,0.2); bottom: -60px; left: 10%; animation: blobDrift1 20s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .glow-c { width: 160px; height: 160px; background: rgba(122,158,142,0.16); top: 40%; left: 45%; animation: blobDrift3 24s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .contact-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 780px; }
  .contact-eyebrow { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--rose-mid); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
  .contact-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--rose-mid); display: inline-block; }
  .contact-big-title { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); color: #FAF8F4; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
  .contact-big-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--rose-mid); }
  .contact-hero-sub { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
  .contact-avail-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .cac { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.67rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; padding: 0.38rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
  .cac.cac-green { color: #86efac; border-color: rgba(134,239,172,0.3); background: rgba(134,239,172,0.08); }
  .contact-cards-new { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 2.2rem; }
  .ccn-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--rule); text-decoration: none; transition: border-color 0.22s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.22s; }
  .ccn-card:hover { transform: translateX(5px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); }
  .ccn-email:hover  { border-color: var(--rose); }
  .ccn-linkedin:hover { border-color: #0A66C2; }
  .ccn-devpost:hover { border-color: #003E54; }
  .ccn-phone:hover  { border-color: var(--sage); }
  .ccn-resume:hover { border-color: var(--lavender); }
  .ccn-icon-wrap { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ccn-email  .ccn-icon-wrap { background: var(--rose-light);     color: var(--rose); }
  .ccn-linkedin .ccn-icon-wrap { background: #E8F0FB;             color: #0A66C2; }
  .ccn-devpost  .ccn-icon-wrap { background: #E0EFF5;             color: #003E54; }
  .ccn-phone  .ccn-icon-wrap { background: var(--sage-light);     color: var(--sage); }
  .ccn-resume .ccn-icon-wrap { background: var(--lavender-light); color: var(--lavender); }
  .ccn-text { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; }
  .ccn-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-light); }
  .ccn-value { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
  .ccn-arrow { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink-light); transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .ccn-card:hover .ccn-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); color: var(--rose); }
  .ccn-linkedin:hover .ccn-arrow { color: #0A66C2; }
  .ccn-resume:hover .ccn-arrow { color: var(--lavender); }
  .interests-strip { background: var(--cream2); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.4rem 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .interests-label { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .interests-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
  .interest-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; }
  .ii-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .ii-text { font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-mid); white-space: nowrap; }
  .interest-divider { width: 1px; height: 18px; background: var(--rule); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .response-note { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
  .rn-pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--sage); flex-shrink: 0; animation: pulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .response-note p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.5; }
  @media (max-width: 680px) {
    .contact-hero { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem; min-height: auto; }
    .contact-big-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .interest-divider { display: none; }
    .interest-item { padding: 0.3rem 0.4rem; }
    .ii-text { font-size: 0.76rem; }
    .ccn-card { padding: 0.9rem 1rem; gap: 0.9rem; }
    .ccn-value { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  }

  /* FOOTER */
  footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 2.5rem 3rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background: var(--cream2); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
  .footer-sig { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-light); }
  .footer-links { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-right: 1rem; }
  .footer-links a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-light); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; font-weight: 500; }
  .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--rose); }
  .divider { max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; height: 1px; background: var(--rule); }

  @media (min-width: 860px) { .footer-links { margin-right: 4.6rem; } }

  .hero-floating-img1, .hero-floating-img2 { position: relative; width: clamp(180px, 15vw, 220px); height: clamp(100px, 10vw, 140px); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
  .hero-floating-img2 { width: clamp(200px, 15vw, 250px); height: clamp(105px, 10vw, 145px); }
  .hero-floating-img1 img, .hero-floating-img2 img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  .img-1 { transform: rotate(-6deg); animation: float1 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .img-2 { transform: rotate(-6deg); animation: float2 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes float1 { 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
  @keyframes float2 { 50% { transform: translateY(12px); } }

  .hero-floating-img-circle { position: relative; width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 80px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
  .hero-floating-img-circle img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
  @media (min-width: 860px) { .hero-floating-img-circle { display: none; } }

  .hero-title-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

  .lightbox-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 55px; height: 55px; border: none; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: white; font-size: 2rem; cursor: pointer; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
  .lightbox-prev { left: 30px; }
  .lightbox-next { right: 30px; }
  .lightbox-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .lightbox { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92); justify-content: center; align-items: center; padding: 2rem; }
  .close { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 30px; color: white; font-size: 3rem; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1; }
  #lightbox-content img, #lightbox-content video { max-width: 95vw; max-height: 95vh; border-radius: 12px; }

  /* RESPONSIVE */
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    nav { padding: 0 1.2rem; }
    .nav-links { position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); background: var(--cream); flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; padding: 2rem 1.6rem; gap: 0.4rem; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.35s ease; z-index: 99; overflow-y: auto; }
    .nav-links.open { transform: translateX(0); height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h)); }
    .nav-links button.nav-link { font-size: 1.1rem; padding: 0.85rem 0; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
    .nav-resume-btn { margin-top: 1rem; }
    .nav-burger { display: flex; }
    .hero { padding: 2rem 1.5rem 3rem; min-height: auto; }
    .hero-bg { display: none; }
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .hero-photo-wrap { display: none; }
    .hero-small-photo-wrap { display: none; }
    .floating-shape { display: none; }
    .section-shell { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
    .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .card.featured { grid-column: auto; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-photo { aspect-ratio: 4/3; border-radius: var(--r); }
    .awards-strip { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
    footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
    .timeline::before { left: 9px; }
    .timeline-item { padding-left: 2.2rem; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { * { transition: none !important; animation: none !important; } }

  /* ===== SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ===== */
  #scrollProgress { position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; height: 2.5px; width: 0%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose), var(--lavender)); z-index: 200; transition: width 0.08s linear; pointer-events: none; }

  /* ===== CURSOR SPARKLES ===== */
  .sparkle { position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rose); mix-blend-mode: multiply; animation: sparkleFade 0.7s ease forwards; }
  @keyframes sparkleFade { 0% { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.2) translateY(-22px); } }

  /* ===== TICKER STRIP ===== */
  .ticker-strip { overflow: hidden; background: var(--rose); padding: 0.55rem 0; white-space: nowrap; user-select: none; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .ticker-inner { display: inline-flex; animation: tickerScroll 30s linear infinite; gap: 0; }
  .ticker-inner span { font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; font-size: 0.73rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--white); padding: 0 2.5rem; opacity: 0.92; }
  .ticker-inner span::before { content: '✦ '; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
  @keyframes tickerScroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
  .ticker-strip:hover .ticker-inner { animation-play-state: paused; }

  /* ===== FUN TAG CLOUD ON HOME ===== */
  .fun-tag-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1.2rem; }
  .fun-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; font-size: 0.75rem; padding: 0.32rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 100px; font-weight: 500; border: 1.5px solid var(--cream3); background: var(--white); color: var(--ink-mid); cursor: default; transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
  .fun-tag:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-2deg); border-color: var(--rose-mid); color: var(--rose); }
  .fun-tag .fun-tag-icon { font-size: 0.85rem; }

  /* ===== HERO COUNTER STRIP ===== */
  .hero-stat-row { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-stat-num { font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--rose); letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1; }
  .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--ink-light); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
  .hero-stat-divider { width: 1px; background: var(--rule); align-self: stretch; }

  /* ===== FILTER TAB TRANSITION ===== */
  #projectsGrid { position: relative; transition: opacity 0.25s ease; min-height: 100px; }
  #projectsGrid.filtering { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.99); }
  #projectsGrid { transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }

  /* ===== MOBILE EXTRAS ===== */
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ticker-inner span { font-size: 0.67rem; padding: 0 1.6rem; }
    .hero-stat-row { gap: 1rem; }
    .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .fun-tag { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem; }
  }

  .ambient-blob { position: fixed; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(50px); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; }
  .blob-1 { width: 360px; height: 360px; background: var(--rose-mid); opacity: 0.16; top: -80px; left: -60px; animation: blobDrift1 22s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .blob-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--lavender-mid); opacity: 0.15; bottom: -60px; right: -40px; animation: blobDrift2 26s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .blob-3 { width: 240px; height: 240px; background: var(--sage); opacity: 0.13; top: 45%; left: 50%; animation: blobDrift3 30s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes blobDrift1 { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); } 33% { transform: translate(60px, 40px); } 66% { transform: translate(-30px, 70px); } }
  @keyframes blobDrift2 { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); } 33% { transform: translate(-50px, -40px); } 66% { transform: translate(30px, -70px); } }
  @keyframes blobDrift3 { 0%,100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) translate(40px,-30px) scale(1.15); } }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .ambient-blob { display: none; } }

  /* ===== PAGE CONTENT STAGGER REVEAL ===== */
  .section-shell.page-pad > *, .hero-inner > *, .awards-inner > *, .page-header .ph-top > * { opacity: 0; }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *, .page.reveal .hero-inner > *, .page.reveal .awards-inner > *, .page.reveal .page-header .ph-top > * { animation: pageItemIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) forwards; }
  @keyframes pageItemIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *:nth-child(1), .page.reveal .hero-inner > *:nth-child(1), .page.reveal .awards-inner > *:nth-child(1), .page.reveal .page-header .ph-top > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.04s; }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *:nth-child(2), .page.reveal .hero-inner > *:nth-child(2), .page.reveal .awards-inner > *:nth-child(2), .page.reveal .page-header .ph-top > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *:nth-child(3), .page.reveal .hero-inner > *:nth-child(3), .page.reveal .awards-inner > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.26s; }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *:nth-child(4), .page.reveal .awards-inner > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.34s; }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.42s; }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.48s; }
  .page.reveal .section-shell.page-pad > *:nth-child(n+7) { animation-delay: 0.52s; }
  /* word slide for ph-title only fires when page.reveal is set */
  .ph-title .ph-word span { transform: translateY(110%); }

  /* nav click feedback */
  .nav-links button.nav-link:active, .nav-logo:active { transform: scale(0.94); }
  .nav-links button.nav-link { transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.15s; }

  /* small fun hover wiggle */
  @keyframes wiggle { 0%,100% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 25% { transform: rotate(-6deg); } 75% { transform: rotate(6deg); } }
  .award-card:hover .award-icon { animation: wiggle 0.5s ease-in-out; }
  .skill-card:hover .skill-dot { animation: wiggle 0.5s ease-in-out; }
  .filter-tab:active { transform: scale(0.95); }
  .card-tag, .badge { transition: transform 0.15s; }
  .card:hover .card-tag:nth-child(odd) { transform: translateY(-1px); }

  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .timeline-gallery { gap: 0.5rem; }
    .gallery-placeholder { width: 84px; height: 84px; }
    .gallery-placeholder .gp-label { font-size: 0.5rem; }
    .hero-ctas { gap: 0.7rem; }
    .btn-linkedin, .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { padding: 0.68rem 1.3rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
    .floating-emoji { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-left: 0.5rem; }
    .exp-title-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  }
  /* ── HERO RESUME CARD ── */
  .hero-resume-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem; background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--cream3); border-radius: 14px; text-decoration: none; max-width: 420px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.2s; }
  .hero-resume-card:hover { border-color: var(--rose-mid); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(200,116,138,0.14); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .hrc-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 9px; background: var(--rose-light); color: var(--rose); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .hrc-text { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.1rem; }
  .hrc-label { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); }
  .hrc-sub { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--ink-light); font-family: 'DM Mono', monospace; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .hrc-arrow { color: var(--ink-light); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
  .hero-resume-card:hover .hrc-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); color: var(--rose); }
  .hrc-shimmer { position: absolute; top: 0; left: -75%; width: 55%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 50%, transparent 60%); transform: skewX(-15deg); pointer-events: none; }
  .hero-resume-card:hover .hrc-shimmer { animation: shimmerSweep 0.65s ease forwards; }
  @keyframes shimmerSweep { 0% { left: -75%; } 100% { left: 120%; } }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { .hero-resume-card { max-width: 100%; } }


  /* ── GRID BACKGROUND TEXTURE on hero ── */
  .hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(var(--rule) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rule) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 40px 40px; opacity: 0.55; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 70% at 30% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 100%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 70% at 30% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 0%, transparent 100%); }

  /* ── CARD TILT (3-D perspective on hover) ── */
  .card { transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; }
  /* tilt applied via JS, but smooth it out */
  .card.tilt-transition { transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, opacity 0.3s !important; }

  /* ── SECTION DIVIDER WAVE ── */
  .wave-divider { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .wave-divider svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 32px; }

  /* ── TIMELINE animated connector line ── */
  .timeline::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--rose-mid) 0%, var(--lavender-mid) 50%, var(--sage) 100%); opacity: 0.35; }

  /* ── AWARD CARD count-up ring ── */
  .award-ring { position: absolute; top: -8px; right: -8px; width: 28px; height: 28px; }
  .award-ring svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
  .award-ring circle { fill: none; stroke: var(--rose-mid); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-dasharray: 72; stroke-dashoffset: 72; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); }
  .trophy-card.revealed .award-ring circle { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }

  /* ── SKILL BAR shimmer ── */
  .sbi-fill::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 18px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); border-radius: 10px; animation: barPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .sbi-fill { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  @keyframes barPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }

  /* ── PAGE HEADER decorative ring ── */
  .ph-ring { position: absolute; top: 50%; right: -30px; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed var(--rose-mid); opacity: 0.18; pointer-events: none; animation: slowSpin 30s linear infinite; }
  .ph-ring-2 { width: 120px; height: 120px; border-color: var(--lavender-mid); animation-duration: 20s; animation-direction: reverse; right: 10px; opacity: 0.15; }
  @keyframes slowSpin { 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
  .page-header { position: relative; }

  /* ── FOOTER WAVE ── */
  .ticker-strip { position: relative; }

  /* ── HERO photo frame pulse ring ── */
  .hero-photo::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 130px 130px 20px 20px; border: 1.5px dashed var(--rose-mid); opacity: 0; animation: photoRingPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
  @keyframes photoRingPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1.018); } }

  /* ── SCROLL-TO-TOP button ── */
  #scrollTopBtn { position: fixed; bottom: 8rem; right: 2rem; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rose-mid); color: var(--white); border: none; cursor: pointer; z-index: 150; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200,116,138,0.35); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.85); transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background 0.2s; pointer-events: none; font-size: 1rem; }
  #scrollTopBtn.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
  #scrollTopBtn:hover { background: #b5607a; transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05); }
  @media (max-width: 860px) { #scrollTopBtn { bottom: 8.8rem; right: 1.5rem; width: 38px; height: 38px; } }

  /* ── FUN TAG hover pop ── */
  @keyframes tagPop { 0% { transform: scale(1); } 40% { transform: scale(1.18) rotate(-2deg); } 70% { transform: scale(0.95) rotate(1deg); } 100% { transform: scale(1); } }
  .fun-tag:active { animation: tagPop 0.38s ease forwards; }

  /* ── CONTACT CARD stagger on reveal ── */
  .ccn-card { --i: 0; }
  .ccn-card:nth-child(1) { --i: 0; }
  .ccn-card:nth-child(2) { --i: 1; }
  .ccn-card:nth-child(3) { --i: 2; }
  .ccn-card:nth-child(4) { --i: 3; }
  .ccn-card:nth-child(5) { --i: 4; }
  .page.reveal .ccn-card { animation-delay: calc(0.08s + var(--i) * 0.07s); }

  /* ── GRADIENT TEXT accent on hero name ── */
  .hero-name-gradient { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose) 0%, var(--lavender) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text; }

  /* ── ABOUT stats count-up ring ── */
  .stat { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .stat::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose), var(--lavender)); transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.3s; }
  .stat.in-view::after { width: 100%; }

  /* ── MOBILE 860px ── */
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .hero-resume-card { max-width: 100%; }
    .ph-ring, .ph-ring-2 { display: none; }
  }