/* ============================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM — Victor Ndekei Portfolio
   Inspired by TitanGate Equity's premium aesthetic
   ============================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
    /* Core Palette — Deep black with electric blue */
    --color-bg: #000000;
    --color-bg-elevated: #050508;
    --color-bg-card: #0a0a0f;
    --color-bg-card-hover: #0f0f18;
    --color-surface: #0d0d14;
    --color-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --color-border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    --color-border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);

    --color-text-primary: #ffffff;
    --color-text-secondary: #8a8a9a;
    --color-text-tertiary: #555566;
    --color-text-muted: #3a3a4a;

    /* TitanGate Blue */
    --color-accent: #004CFF;
    --color-accent-light: #3370ff;
    --color-accent-dim: #002d99;
    --color-accent-glow: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.15);
    --color-accent-subtle: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.06);

    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #004CFF 0%, #0066ff 50%, #3380ff 100%);
    --gradient-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #ccd9ff 40%, #80aaff 100%);
    --gradient-glow: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.04), transparent 40%);

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;

    /* Spacing — Generous & luxurious */
    --space-xs: 0.25rem;
    --space-sm: 0.5rem;
    --space-md: 1rem;
    --space-lg: 1.5rem;
    --space-xl: 2rem;
    --space-2xl: 3rem;
    --space-3xl: 4rem;
    --space-4xl: 6rem;
    --space-5xl: 8rem;
    --space-6xl: 10rem;
    --space-7xl: 14rem;

    /* Borders */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-xl: 16px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Transitions */
    --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-out-quart: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-fast: 200ms var(--ease-out-expo);
    --transition-base: 500ms var(--ease-out-expo);
    --transition-slow: 800ms var(--ease-out-expo);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    scroll-padding-top: 100px;
}

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

::selection {
    background: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
}

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

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ============================================
   VIEWPORT BLUE GLOW (TitanGate Signature)
   ============================================ */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 120px 20px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.06),
        inset 0 0 300px 60px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.03);
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

/* ============================================
   GRAIN OVERLAY
   ============================================ */
.grain-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0.018;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 128px 128px;
}

/* ============================================
   CURSOR GLOW
   ============================================ */
.cursor-glow {
    position: fixed;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9997;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.4s;
    opacity: 0;
}

body:hover .cursor-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   UTILITIES
   ============================================ */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 480px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.nav {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 56px;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

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

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-link--secondary {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
}

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

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-hover);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.btn--large {
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn--full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 4px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--color-text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(4.5px, 4.5px);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(4.5px, -4.5px);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-menu.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-menu-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.mobile-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.mobile-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-7xl) var(--space-xl) var(--space-5xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle blue radial glow behind hero text */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -55%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.02) 40%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: heroGlow 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroGlow {
    0% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: translate(-50%, -55%) scale(1);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -55%) scale(1.1);
    }
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 960px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.6);
    animation: pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.6);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.3);
    }
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7.5vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero-line {
    display: block;
}

.hero-line--accent {
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-dot {
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.5vw, 1.0625rem);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5xl);
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    animation: scrollBounce 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-accent-dim), transparent);
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   MARQUEE
   ============================================ */
.marquee-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee {
    position: relative;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
}

.marquee-item {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.marquee-sep {
    color: var(--color-accent-dim);
    font-size: 0.5rem;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   PROJECTS / WORK
   ============================================ */
.work-section {
    padding: var(--space-7xl) 0;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* L-shaped corner accents (TitanGate style) */
.project-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.project-card::before,
.project-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-style: solid;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.project-card::before {
    top: -1px;
    left: -1px;
    border-width: 1px 0 0 1px;
}

.project-card::after {
    bottom: -1px;
    right: -1px;
    border-width: 0 1px 1px 0;
}

.project-card:hover::before,
.project-card:hover::after {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
}

.project-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.04);
}

.project-card--large {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.project-card-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-surface);
}

.project-card--large .project-card-image {
    aspect-ratio: 21/9;
}

.project-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1s var(--ease-out-expo);
    filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(0.9);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: brightness(0.95) saturate(1);
}

.project-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, transparent 50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.project-view-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: white;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-card-content {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
}

.project-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.tag {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover .tag {
    border-color: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.project-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================ */
.about-section {
    padding: var(--space-7xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.about-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), var(--color-border), transparent);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: var(--space-5xl);
    align-items: start;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.about-text--lead {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-capabilities {
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.capabilities-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.capabilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.capability {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.capability:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.12);
    background: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.02);
}

.capability-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent-dim);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.capability:hover .capability-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 1;
}

.capability span {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.capability:hover span {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ============================================
   PROCESS
   ============================================ */
.process-section {
    padding: var(--space-7xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.process-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), var(--color-border), transparent);
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.process-card {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-2xl);
    background: var(--color-bg);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
}

.process-card:hover {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.process-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--transition-slow);
}

.process-card:hover::after {
    width: 60%;
}

.process-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.process-card:hover .process-number {
    color: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.08);
}

.process-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.process-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   EXPLORATIONS
   ============================================ */
.explorations-section {
    padding: var(--space-7xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.explorations-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), var(--color-border), transparent);
}

.explorations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.exploration-card {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.exploration-card:hover {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.exploration-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.exploration-placeholder span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.exploration-card:hover .exploration-placeholder span {
    color: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.06);
}

.explorations-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ
   ============================================ */
.faq-section {
    padding: var(--space-7xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-border), var(--color-border), transparent);
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: var(--space-5xl);
    align-items: start;
}

.faq-subtext {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-item:first-child {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 200;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
    padding: var(--space-7xl) 0;
}

.cta-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-6xl) var(--space-3xl);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* L-shaped corners on CTA */
.cta-card::before,
.cta-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-color: rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.2);
    border-style: solid;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-card::before {
    top: -1px;
    left: -1px;
    border-width: 1px 0 0 1px;
}

.cta-card::after {
    bottom: -1px;
    right: -1px;
    border-width: 0 1px 1px 0;
}

.cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    position: relative;
}

.cta-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
    line-height: 1.8;
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
    padding: var(--space-5xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: var(--space-4xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 260px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--color-text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-col a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-copyright,
.footer-credit {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-giant-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-giant-text span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 12rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ============================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 1s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.reveal-up.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children more gently */
.reveal-up:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.reveal-up:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 100ms;
}

.reveal-up:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 200ms;
}

.reveal-up:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.reveal-up:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 400ms;
}

.reveal-up:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 500ms;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .project-card--large {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .project-card--large .project-card-image {
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
    }

    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .nav-links,
    .nav-actions {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: var(--space-5xl);
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 11vw, 3.5rem);
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .stat-divider {
        width: 48px;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-ctas .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .explorations-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .capabilities-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cta-card {
        padding: var(--space-4xl) var(--space-xl);
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3rem);
    }

    body::before {
        box-shadow:
            inset 0 0 60px 10px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.05),
            inset 0 0 150px 30px rgba(0, 76, 255, 0.02);
    }
}

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

    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}