/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       DESIGN TOKENS — layered blue palette, less contrast
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    :root {
      /* Blues — a range of hues from deep navy → pale sky */
      --b1: #1c2e58;   /* deep navy – headings, primary brand */
      --b2: #2d4a82;   /* mid-dark – buttons, accents */
      --b3: #3d66b0;   /* medium blue – links, active states */
      --b4: #5c84c8;   /* muted periwinkle – secondary accents */
      --b5: #8aaad8;   /* soft steel – borders, decorative */
      --b6: #b8cfe8;   /* pale cornflower – light borders */
      --b7: #dce8f5;   /* ice blue – background tints, chips */
      --b8: #edf3fa;   /* lightest wash – page section bg */
      --b9: #f5f8fd;   /* near-white blue – body alt bg */

      /* Neutrals */
      --white:      #ffffff;
      --ink:        #1e2a3a;   /* slightly blue-tinted dark */
      --ink-2:      #374a61;
      --ink-3:      #6c82a0;   /* soft, not harsh grey */
      --line:       rgba(44,74,130,0.10);
      --line-mid:   rgba(44,74,130,0.16);

      /* Shadows — softer, blue-tinted */
      --sh-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(29,46,88,0.07);
      --sh:    0 8px 32px rgba(29,46,88,0.10);
      --sh-lg: 0 18px 52px rgba(29,46,88,0.14);

      /* Layout */
      --max:        1220px;
      --r-xl:       26px;
      --r-lg:       20px;
      --r-md:       14px;
      --ease:       cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);

      /* Ruler */
      --ruler-size: 28px;
    }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       RESET & BASE
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body {
      margin: 0;
      font-family: 'Inter', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
      color: var(--ink);
      background: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.65;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      /* offset for rulers */
      padding-top: var(--ruler-size);
      padding-right: var(--ruler-size);
    }
    h1,h2,h3,h4,p { margin: 0; }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    button, input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       SUBTLE GRID BACKGROUND
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    body::after {
      content: '';
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(44,74,130,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(44,74,130,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 8px 8px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       RULERS
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .ruler-top, .ruler-right {
      position: fixed; pointer-events: all; z-index: 500;
      background: rgba(16,22,44,0.93);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      cursor: crosshair;
    }
    .ruler-top {
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: var(--ruler-size);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .ruler-top-ticks {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
      position: absolute; left: 0; right: var(--ruler-size); bottom: 0; height: 100%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .ruler-top-tick {
      position: relative; flex: 0 0 120px; height: 100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      transition: border-color .12s, background .12s;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .ruler-top-tick.major { border-left-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
    .ruler-top-tick.lit   { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-left-color: var(--rhl) !important; }
    .ruler-top-tick span  {
      position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 5px;
      font-size: 7.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.30); line-height: 1.2;
      pointer-events: none; transition: color .12s;
      white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; max-width: 114px;
    }
    .ruler-top-tick.lit span { color: var(--rhl); font-weight: 700; }

    .ruler-right {
      top: var(--ruler-size); bottom: 0; right: 0; width: var(--ruler-size);
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .ruler-right-ticks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .ruler-right-tick {
      position: relative; flex: 0 0 56px; width: 100%;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      transition: border-color .12s, background .12s;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .ruler-right-tick.major { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
    .ruler-right-tick.lit   { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-top-color: var(--rhl) !important; }
    .ruler-right-tick span  {
      position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 3px; right: 2px;
      font-size: 7px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.28); line-height: 1.25;
      writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: rotate(180deg);
      pointer-events: none; transition: color .12s;
      white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .ruler-right-tick.lit span { color: var(--rhl); font-weight: 700; }

    .ruler-corner {
      position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0;
      width: var(--ruler-size); height: var(--ruler-size);
      background: rgba(16,22,44,0.97);
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      z-index: 501; display: grid; place-items: center;
      cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s;
    }
    .ruler-corner:hover { background: rgba(45,74,130,0.6); }
    .ruler-corner-dot {
      width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--b4); transition: transform .2s;
    }
    .ruler-corner:hover .ruler-corner-dot { transform: scale(1.8); }

    .ruler-xh, .ruler-xv {
      position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 498;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .15s;
    }
    .ruler-xh { left: 0; right: var(--ruler-size); height: 1px; background: var(--rhl, #5c84c8); }
    .ruler-xv { top: var(--ruler-size); bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: var(--rhl, #5c84c8); }
    .ruler-xh.on, .ruler-xv.on { opacity: 0.2; }

    .ruler-tip {
      position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 510;
      background: var(--rhl, #5c84c8); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .06em; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 4px;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .12s;
      white-space: nowrap; transform: translate(-110%, -50%);
    }
    .ruler-tip.on { opacity: 0.58; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       PHOTO REEL
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .photo-reel {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--b1);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--b2);
    }
    .photo-reel-inner {
      display: flex; height: 160px;
      transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
    }
    .photo-reel-slide {
      flex: 0 0 calc(100% / 4); min-width: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .photo-reel-slide img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
      transition: transform .4s ease;
    }
    .photo-reel-slide:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
    .photo-reel-label {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12,20,44,.85), transparent);
      padding: 6px 10px 7px;
      font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    }
    .photo-reel-ph {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--b8), var(--b7));
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    .photo-reel-ph svg { opacity: .25; }
    .photo-reel-ph span { font-size: 9px; color: var(--b4); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .photo-reel-btn {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(16,22,44,.72); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      color: white; cursor: pointer; z-index: 10;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 15px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    }
    .photo-reel-btn:hover { background: rgba(45,74,130,.85); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1); }
    .photo-reel-btn.prev { left: 10px; }
    .photo-reel-btn.next { right: calc(var(--ruler-size) + 10px); }
    .photo-reel-shuffle {
      position: absolute; bottom: 8px; right: calc(var(--ruler-size) + 10px); z-index: 10;
      padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(45,74,130,.80); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      transition: background .2s;
    }
    .photo-reel-shuffle:hover { background: rgba(61,102,176,.9); }
    .photo-reel-counter {
      position: absolute; bottom: 8px; left: 10px; z-index: 10;
      font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em;
    }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       KEN BURNS — gentle breeze zoom
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @keyframes kbDrift {
      0%   { transform: scale(1.03) translate(0,0); }
      33%  { transform: scale(1.055) translate(-0.45%,-0.3%); }
      66%  { transform: scale(1.04)  translate(0.3%, 0.25%); }
      100% { transform: scale(1.03)  translate(0,0); }
    }
    .kb { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
          animation: kbDrift 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
          will-change: transform; }
    .portfolio-media .kb, .blog-media .kb { animation-duration: 15s; }
    .portfolio-card:hover .kb, .blog-card:hover .kb {
      animation-play-state: paused; transform: scale(1.08) !important;
      transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
    }
    .visual-panel .kb { animation-duration: 26s; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       IMAGE PLACEHOLDER — shows while AI image loads
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .img-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; width:100%; height:100%; }
    .img-ph {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
          45deg,
          transparent, transparent 14px,
          rgba(44,74,130,.028) 14px, rgba(44,74,130,.028) 28px
        ),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--b8) 0%, var(--b7) 60%, var(--b6) 100%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px; border: 1.5px dashed var(--b6);
      transition: opacity .5s;
    }
    .img-ph svg { opacity: .3; }
    .img-ph-label {
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--b4);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    }
    .img-ph-label::before {
      content: ''; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 2px solid var(--b6); border-top-color: var(--b3);
      animation: spin .8s linear infinite; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
    .img-ph.done { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
    .img-real { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .9s; }
    .img-real.loaded { opacity: 1; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       LAYOUT HELPERS
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .container  { width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 32px)); margin: 0 auto; }
    .section    { padding: 86px 0; }
    .section-sm { padding: 68px 0; }
    .band       { background: var(--b9); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       TYPOGRAPHY
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .26em;
      font-size: 11px; color: var(--b4); font-weight: 700;
    }
    .eyebrow::before {
      content: ''; width: 36px; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--b3), var(--b5));
      border-radius: 999px;
    }
    .display {
      font-size: clamp(38px, 6.5vw, 70px);
      line-height: .96; letter-spacing: -.045em; font-weight: 800;
    }
    .section-title {
      font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 50px);
      line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.04em; font-weight: 800; max-width: 700px;
    }
    .lead, .section-copy { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       BUTTONS
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      min-height: 52px; padding: 0 22px; border-radius: 14px;
      font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid transparent;
      transition: transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
    }
    .btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-primary   { background: var(--white); color: var(--b1); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.11); }
    .btn-primary:hover  { box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.15); }
    .btn-secondary { background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: var(--white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
    .btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.17); }
    .btn-dark      { background: var(--b2); color: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--sh); }
    .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--b1); box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); }
    .btn-soft      { background: var(--b7); color: var(--b2); border-color: var(--line); }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       TOPBAR
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .topbar {
      background: var(--b1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
      font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }
    .topbar-inner {
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 20px; padding: 9px 0; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .topbar-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; }
    .topbar-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       HEADER
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .header {
      position: sticky; top: var(--ruler-size); z-index: 400;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(29,46,88,.06);
    }
    .header-inner {
      min-height: 80px; display: flex; align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px;
    }
    .brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; min-width: 0; }
    .brand-mark {
      width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(148deg, var(--b1) 0%, var(--b3) 100%);
      display: grid; place-items: center; flex: 0 0 auto; overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(29,46,88,.22);
      transition: transform .2s var(--ease);
    }
    .brand-mark:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .brand-mark svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
    .brand-copy small {
      display: block; color: var(--ink-3);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .22em;
      font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 3px; font-weight: 700;
    }
    .brand-copy strong {
      display: block; color: var(--b1); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800;
      white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }
    .nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }
    .nav a { transition: color .2s; }
    .nav a:hover { color: var(--b1); }
    .header-cta { flex-shrink: 0; }

    .mobile-toggle {
      display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); position: relative; cursor: pointer;
    }
    .mobile-toggle span, .mobile-toggle::before, .mobile-toggle::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 12px;
      width: 20px; height: 2px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--b2);
    }
    .mobile-toggle::before { top: 14px; } .mobile-toggle span { top: 21px; } .mobile-toggle::after { top: 28px; }
    .mobile-nav { display: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--white); }
    .mobile-nav.open { display: block; }
    .mobile-nav .container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; padding: 10px 0 18px; }
    .mobile-nav a { padding: 12px 0; color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 600; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       HERO — softened, multi-hue blue
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hero {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: var(--white);
      padding: 82px 0 90px;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 78% 12%, rgba(92,132,200,.22), transparent 38%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 18% 85%, rgba(61,102,176,.18), transparent 42%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 55% 55%, rgba(45,74,130,.12), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(148deg, #141f40 0%, #1c2e58 35%, #2d4a82 70%, #3a5a9a 100%);
    }
    /* Subtle dot-grid overlay */
    .hero::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.055) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 30px 30px; pointer-events: none;
    }
    /* Soft fade at bottom */
    .hero::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; height: 110px; z-index: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
      gap: 34px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }
    .hero-copy .lead   { max-width: 700px; margin-top: 22px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
    .hero-copy .btns   { margin-top: 28px; }
    .hero-stats        { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; }
    .hero-stat {
      padding: 16px; border-radius: 16px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .hero-stat strong { display: block; font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
    .hero-stat span   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.64); font-size: 13px; }

    .pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 16px;
      border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: rgba(255,255,255,.84);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .22em; font-size: 11px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }
    .pill .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--b6); }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       HERO CARD — Project Cost Board
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hero-card {
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
      color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.2); overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-card-head {
      padding: 20px 22px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
    }
    .hero-card-head h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--b1); }
    .badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 12px;
      border-radius: 999px; background: var(--b7); color: var(--b2);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .16em; font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
      white-space: nowrap; border: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .project-board { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
    .board-row {
      border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 13px; background: var(--b9);
    }
    .board-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 9px; }
    .board-top strong { display: block; color: var(--b1); margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 14px; }
    .board-top span, .muted { color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 12px; }
    .bar { height: 8px; border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--b7); }
    .bar > span {
      display: block; height: 100%; border-radius: inherit;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--b2), var(--b4));
    }
    .board-total {
      padding: 16px; border-radius: 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--b1) 0%, var(--b2) 60%, var(--b3) 100%);
      color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
    }
    .board-total strong { display: block; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1; margin-top: 6px; }
    .board-total small  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: 11px; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       CLIENTS STRIP
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .clients-strip { background: var(--b8); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .clients-row {
      padding: 20px 0; display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: center;
    }
    .clients-row .label {
      color: var(--ink-3); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .07em;
      text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px;
    }
    .client-box {
      min-height: 58px; border-radius: 14px;
      border: 1px solid var(--b6); background: var(--white);
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      color: var(--b3); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .07em;
      font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;
      box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
      transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    }
    .client-box:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--sh); }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       ABOUT — two-column
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.94fr 1.06fr; gap: 36px; align-items: start; }
    .check-list { list-style: none; margin: 22px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
    .check-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; color: var(--ink-3); }
    .check-list li::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--b3); font-weight: 800; }
    .mission-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px; }
    .mission-box {
      padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px;
      background: var(--b8); border: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .mission-box h4 { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--b1); }
    .mission-box p  { margin-top: 9px; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 15px; }

    /* Visual panel — takes AI image behind overlay text */
    .visual-panel {
      position: relative; min-height: 520px;
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
      background: var(--b7);
    }
    .visual-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18,28,56,.92) 0%, rgba(28,46,88,.55) 50%, rgba(28,46,88,.18) 100%);
    }
    .visual-content {
      position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 28px; z-index: 2;
      color: var(--white); display: grid; gap: 16px;
    }
    .visual-content h3 { font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.04em; font-weight: 800; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       CARD GRIDS
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .service-grid, .feature-grid, .portfolio-grid,
    .blog-grid, .process-grid, .shop-grid { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
    .service-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
    .feature-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
    .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
    .blog-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
    .process-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
    .shop-grid      { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }

    .service-card, .feature-card, .portfolio-card,
    .blog-card, .contact-card, .shop-card, .process-card {
      border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: var(--white); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
      transition: transform .22s var(--ease), box-shadow .22s;
    }
    .service-card:hover, .feature-card:hover, .portfolio-card:hover,
    .blog-card:hover, .shop-card:hover, .process-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--sh);
    }
    .service-card, .feature-card, .shop-card, .process-card { padding: 24px; }

    .service-icon, .feature-icon, .shop-icon, .process-num {
      width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 13px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--b8), var(--b7));
      color: var(--b2); display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 16px;
      border: 1px solid var(--b6);
    }

    .service-card h4, .feature-card h4, .portfolio-body h4,
    .blog-body h4, .shop-card h4, .process-card h4, .contact-card h4 {
      font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.03em; color: var(--b1);
    }
    .service-card p, .feature-card p, .portfolio-body p,
    .blog-body p, .shop-card p, .process-card p { margin-top: 10px; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 15px; }

    .service-link, .card-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
      margin-top: 16px; color: var(--b3); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
      transition: gap .2s;
    }
    .service-link:hover, .card-link:hover { gap: 11px; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       PORTFOLIO / BLOG MEDIA
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .portfolio-media, .blog-media {
      min-height: 230px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--b7);
    }
    .portfolio-tag, .blog-tag {
      position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 3;
      padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.93); color: var(--b1);
      font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .18em; font-weight: 800;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
    }
    .portfolio-body, .blog-body { padding: 22px; }
    .stats-inline { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 16px; }
    .stat-chip {
      padding: 8px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
      background: var(--b7); color: var(--b2);
      border: 1px solid var(--b6); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       CONTACT
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.95fr; gap: 22px; align-items: start; }
    .contact-wrap {
      border-radius: var(--r-xl); padding: 28px;
      background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--b9) 0%, var(--b8) 100%);
      border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--sh-sm);
    }
    .contact-card { padding: 26px; background: var(--white); }
    .contact-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
    .contact-line { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: start; color: var(--ink-3); font-size: 14px; }
    .contact-line strong { color: var(--b1); min-width: 100px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .socials { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
    .socials a {
      min-height: 40px; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 999px;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
      border: 1px solid var(--b6); background: var(--b7);
      color: var(--b2); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px;
      transition: background .2s, color .2s;
    }
    .socials a:hover { background: var(--b6); color: var(--b1); }
    form { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
    .field label {
      display: block; margin-bottom: 7px;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .18em;
      font-size: 10px; color: var(--b4); font-weight: 700;
    }
    .field input, .field textarea, .field select {
      width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line-mid);
      min-height: 50px; padding: 12px 15px;
      background: var(--b9); color: var(--ink); outline: none;
      transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
    }
    .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus {
      border-color: var(--b3); background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(61,102,176,.10);
    }
    .field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       NEWSLETTER
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .newsletter {
      padding: 34px; border-radius: var(--r-xl);
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 10%, rgba(92,132,200,.18), transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--b1) 0%, var(--b2) 55%, var(--b3) 100%);
      color: var(--white); display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 24px; align-items: center;
      box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
    }
    .newsletter h3 { font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.04em; font-weight: 800; margin-top: 14px; }
    .newsletter p  { margin-top: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width: 520px; }
    .newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .newsletter-form input {
      flex: 1 1 220px; min-height: 52px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
      border-radius: 12px; padding: 0 16px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); color: var(--white); outline: none;
    }
    .newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); }
    .newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       FOOTER
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .footer {
      background: var(--b1); color: rgba(255,255,255,.60);
      padding: 28px 0; margin-top: 40px;
    }
    .footer-grid { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .footer strong { color: var(--white); }
    .footer-links  { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 13px; transition: color .2s; }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }

    /* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
       RESPONSIVE
    ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 1080px) {
      .hero-grid, .two-col, .contact-grid, .newsletter,
      .service-grid, .feature-grid, .portfolio-grid,
      .blog-grid, .process-grid, .shop-grid, .clients-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .clients-row .label { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
      .nav, .header-cta { display: none; }
      .mobile-toggle { display: inline-block; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 760px) {
      .hero { padding: 56px 0 64px; }
      .hero-grid, .hero-stats, .mission-grid, .contact-grid, .newsletter,
      .service-grid, .feature-grid, .portfolio-grid,
      .blog-grid, .process-grid, .shop-grid,
      .clients-row, .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .board-total, .topbar-inner, .footer-grid { flex-direction: column; align-items: start; }
      .brand-copy strong { white-space: normal; }
      .section { padding: 70px 0; } .section-sm { padding: 54px 0; }
      .newsletter, .contact-wrap { padding: 24px; }
    }
    /* Image protection — deter casual right-click / drag saving */
    img { -webkit-user-select: none; -moz-user-select: none; user-select: none;
          -webkit-user-drag: none; user-drag: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; }