/* ==========================================================================
   SAHAR NASEEM — MODERN PORTFOLIO & CV DESIGN SYSTEM
   Modern Luxury Editorial & Executive Operations Aesthetic
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Colors */
  --bg-primary: #FAF8F5;
  --bg-secondary: #F3EFE7;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-hover: #FCFBF9;
  --bg-dark: #0F1520;
  --bg-dark-card: #171F2C;

  --text-primary: #121824;
  --text-secondary: #4A5568;
  --text-muted: #718096;
  --text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  --accent-gold: #B88E56;
  --accent-gold-light: #DFC8A5;
  --accent-gold-dark: #8C673B;
  --accent-gold-subtle: rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.12);
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.25);

  --status-green: #10B981;
  --status-green-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);

  --border-light: #EBE5DB;
  --border-subtle: #F0EAE1;
  --border-dark: #273142;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Instrument Sans', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.09);
  --shadow-gold: 0 12px 32px rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.18);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

img, picture, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

button, input, textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

.serif {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-subtle);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.2);
}

.section-label svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.gold-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold-dark) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 50%, #D4B07B 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #1E2838;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-gold-dark) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C59D65 0%, #7E5A30 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-subtle);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(235, 229, 219, 0.6);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.05);
  height: 70px;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 24px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-monogram {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-monogram {
  transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.04);
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 22px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 12px;
  padding-left: 20px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.mobile-toggle svg line {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.mobile-toggle.active svg line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

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

.mobile-toggle.active svg line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-actions {
  display: none;
}

.cv-callout-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.cv-callout-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cv-callout-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 50px);
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background-color: var(--status-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.pulse-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  left: -3px;
  right: -3px;
  bottom: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--status-green-glow);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(2); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-highlight {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-number span {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Hero Visual / Executive Operations Card */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.executive-showcase-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.executive-showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.11);
}

.showcase-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.showcase-monogram-seal {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.seal-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.showcase-identity {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.showcase-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.showcase-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.showcase-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.showcase-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.showcase-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.showcase-pillar:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

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

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.showcase-trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-item svg {
  color: var(--status-green);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT & EXECUTIVE PROFILE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.about-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-story {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.feature-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.feature-pill-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.feature-pill-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.feature-pill-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.feature-pill-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-card-wrapper {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.card-callout-header {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.quick-facts-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  list-style: none;
}

.quick-fact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
}

.quick-fact-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.quick-fact-value {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: right;
}

.verified-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #065F46;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORE EXPERTISE & SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.expertise-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.expertise-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.expertise-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

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

.expertise-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.expertise-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.expertise-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.expertise-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.expertise-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.expertise-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.expertise-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.expertise-bullet svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.tool-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.tool-tag {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO & CASE STUDIES SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */

.portfolio-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.privacy-disclaimer-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.privacy-disclaimer-pill svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portfolio-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--bg-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.case-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.case-thumbnail-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ECE6DD;
}

.case-thumbnail {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.case-card:hover .case-thumbnail {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.case-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 21, 32, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 2;
}

.case-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-client {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.case-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-metrics-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.case-metric {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.case-metric span {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.case-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.case-cta svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-card:hover .case-cta svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Featured Large Case Study Box */
.featured-case-container {
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-inverse);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.featured-case-content {
  padding: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.featured-brand-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.featured-brand-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.featured-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #A0AEC0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.featured-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.featured-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.featured-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #CBD5E0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-visual {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.featured-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAREER EXPERIENCE TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */

.experience-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.experience-timeline {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.experience-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 28px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--border-light) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 76px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 17px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--accent-gold-subtle);
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.timeline-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.timeline-role-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline-role {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.timeline-company {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.timeline-badge {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.timeline-achievements {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.timeline-achievement {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.timeline-achievement svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CLIENT FEEDBACK & WORKING STYLE
   ========================================================================== */

.testimonials-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: -10px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.client-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.client-avatar-initials {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.client-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.client-role {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
   ========================================================================== */

.credentials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.degree-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.degree-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.degree-logo-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.degree-logo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.degree-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.degree-institution {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.degree-meta-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.module-scores-title {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.module-scores-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.score-box {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.score-percent {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.score-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Skills & Tools Suite Card */
.skills-suite-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.skills-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.tech-cluster-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tech-badges-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.tech-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tech-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tech-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Languages and Eligibility Footer */
.lang-eligibility-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.lang-block-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.lang-block-content {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT & ENQUIRY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.contact-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.contact-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.channel-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.channel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.channel-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

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

.channel-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.channel-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.copy-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.copy-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-gold-subtle);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

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

.footer {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #A0AEC0;
  padding: 60px 0 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-monogram {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 142, 86, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #718096;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #A0AEC0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #718096;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL / LIGHTBOX FOR DELIVERABLES
   ========================================================================== */

.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 21, 32, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-window {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-window {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-header-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 380px;
  background: #F4EFE6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 380px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #ECE6DD;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 40px;
}

.modal-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.modal-privacy-note svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-badge {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  background: var(--accent-gold-subtle);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.modal-client-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.modal-section-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  margin-top: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-bullet-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.modal-bullet-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATION
   ========================================================================== */

.toast-box {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 3000;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.toast-box.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.toast-box svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--status-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (TABLET & MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    gap: 10px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    margin-left: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 70px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 24px 32px 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.12);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-menu li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-menu-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  }

  .mobile-menu-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    border-left: none;
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .featured-case-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .featured-case-content {
    padding: 36px;
  }

  .featured-visual {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Container & Section Spacing */
  .container {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
    padding-bottom: 44px;
  }

  .about-section,
  .expertise-section,
  .portfolio-section,
  .experience-section,
  .credentials-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  /* Section Headers */
  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .pulse-dot {
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-title br {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

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

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px 14px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  /* Executive Showcase Card */
  .executive-showcase-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    gap: 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .showcase-card-header {
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .showcase-monogram-seal {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  .seal-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .showcase-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .showcase-pillars {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .showcase-pillar {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .pillar-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .pillar-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .showcase-trust-bar {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* About Section */
  .lead-paragraph {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .about-p {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .about-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .about-card-wrapper {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .card-callout-header {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .quick-facts-list {
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .quick-fact-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .quick-fact-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .quick-fact-value {
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* Expertise Cards */
  .expertise-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .expertise-card-header {
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .expertise-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .expertise-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }

  .expertise-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .expertise-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .expertise-bullets {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .expertise-bullet {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Portfolio & Deliverables */
  .privacy-disclaimer-pill {
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }

  .privacy-disclaimer-pill svg {
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .portfolio-filter-bar {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .portfolio-filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .filter-btn {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .case-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .case-body {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }

  .case-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
  }

  .case-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  /* Featured Case Study */
  .featured-case-container {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .featured-case-content {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .featured-brand-row {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .featured-logo {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .featured-brand-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .featured-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .featured-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .featured-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .featured-stat-val {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .featured-visual {
    min-height: 220px;
    max-height: 260px;
  }

  /* Timeline */
  .experience-timeline::before {
    left: 12px;
    top: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    padding-left: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-marker {
    left: 4px;
    top: 8px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-width: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-gold-subtle);
  }

  .timeline-card {
    padding: 20px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .timeline-meta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .timeline-role {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
  }

  .timeline-company {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .timeline-date-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 3px 10px;
  }

  .timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .timeline-achievements li {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Credentials */
  .degree-card, .skills-suite-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .degree-header {
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .degree-logo-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .degree-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .degree-institution {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .degree-meta-bar {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-radius: 10px;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .module-scores-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .score-box {
    padding: 10px 4px;
  }

  .score-percent {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .score-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .skills-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .tech-cluster-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .tech-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }

  /* Contact Section */
  .contact-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .contact-channels {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .channel-card {
    padding: 14px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .channel-left {
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }

  .channel-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .channel-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .channel-val {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .copy-btn {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .cv-callout-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .cv-callout-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 44px 0 24px 0;
  }

  .footer-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .footer-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px 20px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* Modal */
  .modal-backdrop {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .modal-window {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    max-height: 92vh;
  }

  .modal-header-hero {
    max-height: 220px;
  }

  .modal-preview-img {
    max-height: 220px;
  }

  .modal-close-btn {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .modal-body {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .modal-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .modal-meta-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .modal-footer-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .modal-footer-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px 10px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .module-scores-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .score-box {
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .score-percent {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .score-label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}