/* Components (inspired motion + UI) */
/* Scroll progress bar */
.scroll-meter {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: transparent;
}

.scroll-meter > span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--first-color);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: width 120ms linear;
}

/* Background blobs */
.ambient-field {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ambient-field .ambient-blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(55px);
  opacity: 0.22;
  background: var(--first-color);
  animation: blobFloat 14s var(--motion-ease) infinite;
}

.ambient-field .ambient-blob.ambient-blob--1 { top: -180px; left: -160px; }
.ambient-field .ambient-blob.ambient-blob--2 { top: 35%; right: -240px; width: 620px; height: 620px; opacity: 0.18; animation-duration: 18s; }
.ambient-field .ambient-blob.ambient-blob--3 { bottom: -260px; left: 20%; width: 680px; height: 680px; opacity: 0.14; animation-duration: 22s; }

@keyframes blobFloat {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(18px, -22px, 0) scale(1.03); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
}

/* Make sure main content stays above blobs */
.page,
footer,
#page-loader {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Keep the header (and mobile nav) above all page content */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  /* Keep below the scroll progress bar (9999) but above page content */
  z-index: 9000;
}

/* Hero CTA row spacing and consistent button sizing */
.hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Magnetic buttons */
.fx-magnet {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Glass cards (subtle) */
.offerings__content,
.article__card,
.work-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Slightly stronger hover */
.offerings__content:hover,
.case__content:hover,
.article__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .ambient-field .ambient-blob { animation: none; }
  .scroll-meter > span { transition: none; }
  .fx-magnet { transform: none !important; }
}


/* Loader fade out */
#page-loader {
  transition: opacity 500ms var(--motion-ease), visibility 500ms var(--motion-ease);
}

#page-loader.loading--done {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

/* Flash messages (Django messages) */
.flash {
  /* Body already offsets content below the fixed header.
     Keep messages with a small, consistent breathing room. */
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: -0.5rem;
}

.flash__item {
  background: var(--surface-1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.22);
  color: var(--title-color);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}


/* Unified chrome (header + footer) */
:root {
  --chrome-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  --chrome-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
html.theme-dark {
  --chrome-bg: rgba(20, 24, 34, 0.55);
  --chrome-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Make header + footer feel like one consistent layer over the blob background */
header,
.site-footer__bg {
  background: var(--chrome-bg) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--chrome-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--chrome-border);
}

header {
  border-top: none;
}

.site-footer__bg {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Remove the old "solid footer" look */
.site-footer__title,
.site-footer__subtitle,
.site-footer__link,
.site-footer__social {
  color: var(--title-color) !important;
}

.site-footer__link:hover,
.site-footer__social:hover {
  color: var(--first-color) !important;
}

.site-footer__copy {
  color: var(--text-color-light) !important;
}

/* Footer refresh */
.site-footer__bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top-left-radius: 1.35rem;
  border-top-right-radius: 1.35rem;
}

.site-footer__bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 0%, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.16), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 100% 10%, rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.14), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.9;
  pointer-events: none;
}

html.theme-dark .site-footer__bg::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 0% 0%, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 100% 10%, rgba(5, 11, 22, 0.55), transparent 60%);
}

.site-footer__bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.45), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-footer__container,
.site-footer__divider,
.site-footer__copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.site-footer__title {
  font-size: calc(var(--h2-font-size) + 0.15rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.site-footer__subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-color-light) !important;
}

.site-footer__links {
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


.site-footer__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.08);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.site-footer__link:hover {
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.35);
}

html.theme-dark .site-footer__link {
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.28);
}

.site-footer__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.site-footer__social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.site-footer__social:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.site-footer__bg .site-footer__divider {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.35), transparent);
}

html.theme-dark .site-footer__bg .site-footer__divider {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.45), transparent);
}

/* Labs page */
.lab-page__header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.lab-grid {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.lab-tool {
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  border-radius: 1.35rem;
  padding: 1.6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.08), rgba(5, 11, 22, 0.35));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 46px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

html:not(.theme-dark) .lab-tool {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.06), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.12);
}

html.theme-dark .lab-tool {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.10), rgba(5, 11, 22, 0.55));
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.28);
}

.lab-tool__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.lab-tool__title {
  font-size: var(--h2-font-size);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.lab-tool__subtitle {
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  max-width: 50ch;
}

.lab-tool__tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.lab-page__cta {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.lab-summary {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.lab-summary__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.16);
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.06);
}

.lab-summary__icon {
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  border-radius: 0.8rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.14);
  color: var(--first-color);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.lab-summary__title {
  font-size: var(--h3-font-size);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.lab-summary__text {
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
}

.passgen {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.16);
}

html.theme-dark .passgen {
  background: rgba(8, 12, 22, 0.65);
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.26);
}

.passgen__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.passgen__field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.06);
}

.passgen__input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--title-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.passgen__action {
  width: 2.25rem;
  height: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  border: none;
  background: var(--first-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 180ms ease, background-color 180ms ease;
}

.passgen__action:hover {
  background: var(--first-color-alt);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.passgen__copy {
  justify-self: end;
}

.passgen__status {
  grid-column: 2 / 3;
  justify-self: end;
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 180ms ease;
}

.passgen__status.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

.passgen__strength {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.passgen__strength-bar {
  height: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.15);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.passgen__strength-fill {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 104, 104, 0.8), rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.8), rgba(42, 209, 122, 0.9));
  transition: width 220ms ease;
}

.passgen__strength-labels {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.passgen__strength-text.is-active {
  color: var(--title-color);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
}

.passgen__settings {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.passgen__length {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
}

.passgen__length input {
  width: 4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.6rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.2);
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.08);
  color: var(--title-color);
}

.passgen__range {
  width: 100%;
  accent-color: var(--first-color);
}

.passgen__options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
}

.passgen__check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.passgen__hint {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
}

/* Generic lab form pieces */
.lab-form {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.lab-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.lab-label {
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
}

.lab-input,
.lab-textarea,
.lab-select {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.2);
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.06);
  color: var(--title-color);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--body-font);
  font-size: var(--normal-font-size);
}

html.theme-dark .lab-input,
html.theme-dark .lab-textarea,
html.theme-dark .lab-select {
  background: rgba(8, 12, 22, 0.55);
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.3);
}

.lab-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

.lab-select {
  max-width: 180px;
}

.lab-actions {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.lab-status {
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 180ms ease;
}

.lab-status.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

.lab-output-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 560px) {
  .lab-output-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 740px) {
  .lab-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 640px) {
  .lab-tool__head {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

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

  .passgen__copy {
    justify-self: start;
  }

  .passgen__status {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    justify-self: start;
  }

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

/* Cursor spotlight (subtle) */
.glow-follow {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0; /* under content, over body bg */
  opacity: 0.65;
  background: radial-gradient(
    600px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
    rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.14),
    transparent 60%
  );
  transition: opacity 300ms var(--motion-ease);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .glow-follow {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Nav underline micro-interaction */
.topbar__link {
  position: relative;
}

.topbar__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -0.6rem;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--first-color);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 250ms var(--motion-ease);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.topbar__link:hover::after,
.is-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Tilt cards */
.fx-tilt {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Core Expertise + Community Impact */
.craft__grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.craft__card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.16);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.05rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.08), rgba(5, 11, 22, 0.55));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: transform 260ms var(--motion-ease), border-color 260ms var(--motion-ease), box-shadow 260ms var(--motion-ease);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.craft__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.35);
}

.craft__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--first-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.craft__icon i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.craft__title {
  font-size: var(--h3-font-size);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.craft__text {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pulse__stats {
  /* 3 stats on desktop, avoid an “empty” 4th column */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pulse__stat {
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.16);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0.86));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.10);
  transition: transform 260ms var(--motion-ease), border-color 260ms var(--motion-ease), box-shadow 260ms var(--motion-ease);
}

html.theme-dark .pulse__stat{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.07), rgba(5, 11, 22, 0.45));
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}


.pulse__stat-number {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-semi-bold);
  color: var(--title-color);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pulse__stat-label {

  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
}

.pulse__timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.pulse__timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.25rem;
  top: 0.25rem;
  bottom: 0.25rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.pulse__item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0 0.9rem;
}

.pulse__dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -0.05rem;
  top: 0.35rem;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #2D68C4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.12), 0 10px 24px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  position: absolute;
  animation: badgePulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.pulse__dot::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.28);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: badgePulseRing 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pulse__content {
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
}

.pulse__title {
  font-size: var(--h3-font-size);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.pulse__meta {
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 968px) {
  .craft__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .pulse__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 460px) {
  .craft__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pulse__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Projects page (premium list) */
.work-page__header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.work-page__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;

  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.work-filter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.work-filter__btn {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-color);
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, background 180ms ease, border-color 180ms ease, color 180ms ease;
}

.work-filter__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.35);
}

.work-filter__btn.is-active {
  background: var(--first-color);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}

.work-search {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 260px;
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.work-search__icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.95rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.work-search__input {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-color);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem 0.65rem 2.6rem;
}

.work-search__input:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.25);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.work__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.work-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease, background 220ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
}

.work-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 20%), rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.16), transparent 45%);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.work-card:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.work-card__index {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.15rem;
  top: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  opacity: 0.08;
  z-index: 1;
}

.work-card__media {
  flex: 0 0 36%;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
}

.work-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 260ms ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.work-card__body {
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.work-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.work-card__type {
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: var(--first-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.work-card__title {
  font-size: var(--h3-font-size);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.work-card__title a {
  color: var(--title-color);
}

.work-card__summary {
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.work-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.work-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--first-color);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
}

.work-card__cta span {
  transition: transform 180ms ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card__cta span {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.work-card.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.99);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.work-card.is-gone {
  display: none;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .work-search { max-width: 100%; }
  .work-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .work-card:nth-child(even) { flex-direction: column; }
  .work-card__media { flex-basis: auto; }
  .work-card__index { right: 0.95rem; }
}



/* Hero badge (UK pill) */
.hero__badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:1.05rem;
  padding:.5rem .9rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.22);
  color: var(--title-color);
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: var(--mb-0-75);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__badge-dot{
  width:.55rem;
  height:.55rem;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#2D68C4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.12), 0 10px 24px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  animation: badgePulseDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__badge-dot::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.28);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.7);
  animation: badgePulseRing 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events:none;
}

@keyframes badgePulseDot{
  0%,100%{ transform: scale(1); }
  50%{ transform: scale(1.38); }
}

@keyframes badgePulseRing{
  0%{ opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.6); }
  35%{ opacity: 0.55; }
  100%{ opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.55); }
}

/* Rotating border (inspired by Trushank style) */
.orbit-border{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border:2px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.26);
  border-radius: 1.75rem;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform: rotate(var(--rb-angle, 0deg));
  animation: rb-spin 18s linear infinite;
  opacity: .95;
}
.orbit-border--2{
  inset: .45rem;
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.14);
  animation-duration: 28s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}
@keyframes rb-spin{
  to{
    transform: rotate(calc(var(--rb-angle, 0deg) + 360deg));
  }
}

/* About + CTA cards */
.story__card,
.prompt__card{
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,18,36,0.92), rgba(5,11,22,0.88));
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.05) inset;
  overflow: hidden;
}
html:not(.theme-dark) .story__card,
html:not(.theme-dark) .prompt__card{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,104,196,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.92));
}
.story__card:hover,
.prompt__card:hover{
  border-color: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.36), 0 0 34px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.12);
}


/* About Community Impact (Volunteer) */
.story__impact-card{

  position: relative;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  background: rgba(1, 7, 19, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.34), 0 0 0 1px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.05) inset;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Slightly tighter spacing to the block above */

}

html:not(.theme-dark) .story__impact-card{

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,104,196,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.92));
}




/* About Education */
.story__education-card{
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  background: rgba(1, 7, 19, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.34), 0 0 0 1px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.05) inset;
  overflow: hidden;
}

html:not(.theme-dark) .story__education-card{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,104,196,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.92));
}

.edu__list{
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.edu__item{
  padding: 0.95rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,104,196,0.18);
  background: rgba(45,104,196,0.06);
}

html:not(.theme-dark) .edu__item{
  background: rgba(45,104,196,0.08);
}

.edu__top{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.edu__degree{
  font-weight: var(--font-semi-bold);
  color: var(--title-color);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.edu__time{
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.edu__meta{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.edu__sep{
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.edu__note{
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
}

.pulse__pills{
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pulse__pill{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: var(--smaller-font-size);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.35);
}

html:not(.theme-dark) .pulse__pill{
  color: var(--title-color);
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.12);
}

.pulse__pill--soft{
  background: rgba(1, 7, 19, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

html:not(.theme-dark) .pulse__pill--soft{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.story__subheading{
  font-size: var(--h3-font-size);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.story__subtext{
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vol__timeline{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.vol__timeline::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.45rem;
  top: 0.4rem;
  bottom: 0.35rem;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.22);
}

.vol__item{
  position: relative;
  /* Reserve space for the dot so it never touches the text */
  padding: 0.65rem 0 0.65rem 0;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.vol__dot{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.45rem;
  top: 1rem;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #2D68C4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.vol__title{
  font-weight: var(--font-semi-bold);
  color: var(--title-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.vol__meta{
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.45;
}


/* Featured projects (Home overview) */
.spotlight__container{
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.spotlight__card{
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(10,18,36,0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
}
html:not(.theme-dark) .spotlight__card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.spotlight__title{
  font-size: var(--h3-font-size);
  margin: .45rem 0 .6rem;
}
.spotlight__text{
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.spotlight__actions{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: .9rem;

}
.spotlight__more{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top: var(--mb-2);
}

/* Make chips pop with blue contrast */
.tag-pill{
  background: var(--chip-bg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.10));
  border: 1px solid var(--chip-border, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.18));
  color: var(--title-color);
}


/* Projects page frame */
.work-page__header{
  position: relative;
}
.work-page__frame{
  position: absolute;
  inset: -0.55rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .9;
}

/* About highlights list */
.story__highlights{

  display: grid;
  gap: .65rem;
}
.story__highlights li{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:.6rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
}
.story__highlights i{
  color: var(--first-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;

}
html:not(.theme-dark) .craft__card{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45, 104, 196, 0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.92));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* Certificates page */
.work-card--certificate .work-card__media{
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,104,196,0.14), rgba(1,7,19,0.35));
}
html:not(.theme-dark) .work-card--certificate .work-card__media{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,104,196,0.10), rgba(255,255,255,0.92));
}
.work-card__media-icon{
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,104,196,0.25);
  background: rgba(45,104,196,0.12);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.work-card__media-icon i{
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: var(--first-color);
}
.work-card__issuer{

  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
  color: var(--text-color-light);
}

.certificate__hero{
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 240px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(45,104,196,0.18), rgba(1,7,19,0.35));
  border: 1px solid rgba(45,104,196,0.20);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.certificate__hero::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(45,104,196,0.35), transparent 60%);
  filter: blur(18px);
}
.certificate__hero-icon{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.certificate__hero-icon i{
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: var(--first-color);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.certificate__meta{
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.certificate__issuer{
  font-weight: var(--font-medium);
  color: var(--title-color);
}
.certificate__date{
  color: var(--text-color-light);
  font-size: var(--small-font-size);
}

/* Smaller index numbers on list pages (Projects/Certificates) */
.work-page .work-card__index {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}