/* ============================================
   MEENAKSHI AKULA — EDITORIAL PORTFOLIO
   Premium fashion-editorial inspired design
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- CUSTOM PROPERTIES ---------- */
:root {
  /* Warm beige / nude palette */
  --clr-bg: #f5f0eb;
  --clr-bg-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --clr-cream: #ede6dc;
  --clr-nude: #d4c4b0;
  --clr-tan: #c4a882;
  --clr-warm: #b8956a;
  --clr-black: #111111;
  --clr-dark: #2a2a2a;
  --clr-gray: #6b6b6b;
  --clr-light: #999999;
  --clr-white: #ffffff;
  --clr-accent: #c9a87c;

  /* Typography */
  --ff-heading: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif;
  --ff-display: 'Bebas Neue', 'Impact', sans-serif;
  --ff-body: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 2rem;
  --space-lg: 4rem;
  --space-xl: 6rem;
  --space-2xl: 10rem;

  /* Misc */
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ---------- PRELOADER ---------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--clr-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.preloader.hide {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-inner {
  text-align: center;
}

.preloader-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.preloader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-fill {
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  animation: preloaderFill 1.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderFill {
  to {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---------- CUSTOM CURSOR ---------- */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  display: none;
}

@media (pointer: fine) {
  .cursor-dot {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--clr-black);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  }

  .cursor-ring {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  }

  .cursor-ring.hover {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  }

  .cursor-dot.hover {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
  }
}

/* ---------- SIDE LABELS ---------- */
.side-label {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  z-index: 100;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-light);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.side-label a {
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.side-label a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.side-label--left {
  left: 1.5rem;
}

.side-label--right {
  right: 1.5rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

/* Floating Site Logo */
.site-logo {
  position: fixed;
  top: 2.2rem;
  left: 3rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--clr-black);
  z-index: 999;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.site-logo:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

/* 2-line Toggle */
.nav__toggle {
  position: fixed;
  top: 2.5rem;
  right: 3rem;
  z-index: 1001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 18px;
  width: 32px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-black);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), background 0.3s;
}

.nav__toggle.active span {
  background: var(--clr-white);
}

.nav__toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav__toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ---------- OFF-CANVAS SIDEBAR ---------- */
.sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -350px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--clr-bg-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6rem 0 3rem 0;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: right 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sidebar.active {
  right: 0;
}

.sidebar__nav {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sidebar__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar__link,
.sidebar__social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s, background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.sidebar__link:hover,
.sidebar__social-link:hover,
.sidebar__link.active {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-left-color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.sidebar__icon,
.sidebar__social-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  min-width: 22px;
  margin-right: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.sidebar__link:hover .sidebar__icon,
.sidebar__social-link:hover .sidebar__social-icon,
.sidebar__link.active .sidebar__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.sidebar__text {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sidebar__socials {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sidebar__socials .sidebar__social-link {
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

.sidebar__socials .sidebar__text {
  display: none;
}

.sidebar__socials .sidebar__social-icon {
  margin-right: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

/* ---------- HERO SECTION ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8rem 3rem 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

.hero__content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__image-column {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8) translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--transition), transform 1s var(--transition);
}

.hero__image-column.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.hero__image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--clr-cream);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero__image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1s var(--transition);
}

.hero__image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero__content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .hero__text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero__tagline {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero__cta {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero__image-column {
    order: -1;
  }

  .hero__image-wrapper {
    max-width: 400px;
  }
}

.hero__text {
  max-width: 700px;
}

.hero__label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--clr-black);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero__title--accent {
  color: var(--clr-warm);
  display: block;
}

.hero__tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--clr-black);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-warm);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-dark);
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

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



/* Name card */
.hero__namecard {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
}

.namecard__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.namecard__name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
}

.namecard__role {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--clr-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.namecard__line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-accent);
  margin: 0.8rem auto 0;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 3rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  animation: scrollBounce 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
}

/* ---------- SECTIONS (SHARED) ---------- */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 3rem;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.section__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: var(--clr-black);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.section__title--light {
  color: var(--clr-nude);
}

/* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: start;
}

.about__lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about__content p {
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about__details {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.about__detail-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.about__detail-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.about__detail-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.about__detail-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- EDUCATION (CARDS) ---------- */
.education {
  background: var(--clr-bg-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.education .section__title {
  color: var(--clr-cream);
}

.education .section__title--light {
  color: rgba(237, 230, 220, 0.3);
}

.education__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.edu-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.edu-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 124, 0.3);
}

.edu-card__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.edu-card__degree {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 60%;
}

.edu-card__period {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.edu-card__school {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.edu-card__location {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-light);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.edu-card__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.edu-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.edu-stat__label {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.edu-stat__value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ---------- SKILLS ---------- */
.skills {
  background: var(--clr-white);
}

.skills__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.skill-card {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.skill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.skill-card__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.skill-card__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-black);
}

.skill-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.skill-card__tags span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.skill-card:hover .skill-card__tags span {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
}

/* ---------- PROJECTS ---------- */
.projects__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.project-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 124, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 124, 0.3);
}

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

.project-card__number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__number {
  color: rgba(201, 168, 124, 0.15);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.project-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-card__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--clr-black);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-card__tech {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.project-card__tech span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__tech span {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-dark);
}

.project-card__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  align-items: center;
}

.project-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.project-card__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card__link--github {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-dark);
}

.project-card__link--github:hover {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.project-card__link--live {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-dark);
}

.project-card__link--live:hover {
  background: var(--clr-warm);
  border-color: var(--clr-warm);
}

.project-card__link:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- ACHIEVEMENTS ---------- */
.achievements {
  background: var(--clr-bg-dark);
  color: var(--clr-cream);
}

.achievements .section__number {
  color: var(--clr-warm);
}

.achievements .section__title {
  color: var(--clr-cream);
}

.achievements .section__title--light {
  color: rgba(237, 230, 220, 0.3);
}

.achievements__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.achievement-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.achievement-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.achievement-card__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.achievement-card__title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--clr-cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.achievement-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.achievement-card strong {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

/* ---------- CERTIFICATIONS ---------- */
.certifications {
  background: var(--clr-white);
}

.certifications__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.cert-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cert-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 168, 124, 0.1) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
}

.cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 124, 0.4);
}

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

.cert-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  transition: transform var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cert-card:hover .cert-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cert-card__provider {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cert-card__name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--clr-black);
  line-height: 1.1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
.contact {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}

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

.contact__lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.contact__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: padding-left var(--transition);
}

.contact__link:hover {
  padding-left: 0.8rem;
}

.contact__link-label {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.contact__link-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Form */
.contact__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gray);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 124, 0.15);
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--clr-bg-dark);
  color: var(--clr-light);
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
}

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

.footer__copy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer__socials a {
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer__socials a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.footer__socials span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ---------- REVEAL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered delays for grid children */
.reveal:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.reveal:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.reveal:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .side-label {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero__content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero__text {
    padding-right: 0;
    order: 2;
  }

  .hero__image {
    order: 1;
  }

  .hero__tagline {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero__cta {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero__image-wrapper img {
    height: 450px;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-logo {
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .nav__toggle {
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .sidebar {
    right: -280px;
    width: 280px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero__image-wrapper img {
    height: 350px;
  }

  .hero__namecard {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: none;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero__scroll {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

  .project-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }

  .project-card__number {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    top: -5px;
  }

  .cert-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .footer__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .btn--outline {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 5rem);
  }

  .section__title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 10vw, 4rem);
  }

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

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

/* ---------- BUTTONS (UTILITIES) ---------- */
.btn--sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

/* Certificate specific button */
.btn--cert {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn--cert:hover {
  background: var(--clr-dark);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-dark);
}