/* Prominent spacing and motion layer */

/* ── Section gap: Process → About ── */
.process {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.about.section {
  padding-top: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .process {
    margin-bottom: 96px;
  }

  .about.section {
    padding-top: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .process {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
}

/* ── End section gap ── */

@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 56px;
  }

  .hero.section {
    min-height: 680px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    align-items: start !important;
  }

  h1 {
    max-width: 540px;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 4vw, 58px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -4px;
  }

  .intro {
    max-width: 365px;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin: 20px 0 28px;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    height: calc(100vh - 160px);
    max-height: 540px;
  }

  .portrait-wrap {
    width: 350px;
    height: 525px;
  }

  .orbit {
    width: 440px;
    height: 440px;
  }

  .orbit-two {
    width: 585px;
    height: 180px;
  }

  .section-heading h2,
  .about-copy h2,
  footer h2 {
    font-size: 31px;
    letter-spacing: -2.4px;
  }

  .project-card {
    height: 300px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .project-info {
    padding: 61px 0 0 62px;
  }

  .project-info h3 {
    font-size: 40px;
  }

  .metrics {
    padding: 90px 28px 42px;
  }

  .metrics b {
    font-size: 31px;
  }

  .metrics span,
  .process-row span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .process {
    padding-bottom: 83px;
  }

  .process-row {
    margin-top: 43px;
  }

  .process-row i {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    font-size: 21px;
  }

  .about {
    min-height: 310px;
    border-radius: 17px;
  }

  .quote-card,
  .about-copy {
    padding: 50px 35px;
  }

  .quote-card>p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.48;
  }

  .journal {
    padding-bottom: 105px;
  }

  .article-grid {
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .article-card {
    height: 148px;
    border-radius: 15px;
  }

  .article-card>div {
    padding: 20px 17px;
  }

  .article-card h3 {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  footer {
    padding-top: 55px;
  }
}

.hero-copy .eyebrow {
  animation: rise-in .9s var(--ease) both .05s;
}

.hero-copy h1 {
  animation: rise-in 1s var(--ease) both .14s;
}

.hero-copy .intro {
  animation: rise-in 1s var(--ease) both .25s;
}

.hero-copy .text-cta {
  animation: rise-in 1s var(--ease) both .36s;
}

.hero-copy h1 em {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: accent-sway 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.3s;
}

.project-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  right: 12%;
  bottom: -145px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ff4e1b18;
  filter: blur(22px);
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease), opacity .7s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}

.project-card {
  position: relative;
}

.project-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-110px) scale(1.5);
}

.metrics>div {
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}

.metrics>div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.metrics>div:hover b {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.article-card h3,
.project-info h3 {
  transition: color .3s ease;
}

.article-card:hover h3,
.project-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--accent);
}

@keyframes rise-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes accent-sway {

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

  50% {
    transform: rotate(-2deg) translateY(-3px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 88px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: clamp(48px, 9vw, 62px);
  }

  .section-heading h2,
  .about-copy h2,
  footer h2 {
    font-size: 29px;
  }

  .project-card {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .metrics {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 35px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 72px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding-top: 16px;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 1.06;
    letter-spacing: -3.5px;
  }

  .intro {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .section-heading h2,
  .about-copy h2,
  footer h2 {
    font-size: 27px;
  }

  .project-card {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .project-info h3 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .metrics b {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .article-card {
    height: 145px;
  }
}

/* Increased Font & Icon Sizes for Key CTA Links */
.hero-copy .text-cta {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 14px 26px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.25);
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.hero-copy .text-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.25);
}

.hero-copy .text-cta b,
.hero-copy .text-cta svg,
.hero-copy .text-cta i {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  stroke-width: 2.2px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-copy .text-cta:hover b,
.hero-copy .text-cta:hover svg,
.hero-copy .text-cta:hover i {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.view-all {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.view-all b,
.view-all svg,
.view-all i {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  stroke-width: 2.2px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.view-all:hover {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.view-all:hover b,
.view-all:hover svg,
.view-all:hover i {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.project-info a:not(.project-btn) {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.project-info a:not(.project-btn) b,
.project-info a:not(.project-btn) svg {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  stroke-width: 2.2px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-info a:not(.project-btn):hover {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.project-info a:not(.project-btn):hover b,
.project-info a:not(.project-btn):hover svg {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.about-copy .text-cta {
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-copy .text-cta b,
.about-copy .text-cta svg,
.about-copy .text-cta i {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  stroke-width: 2.2px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-copy .text-cta:hover {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.about-copy .text-cta:hover b,
.about-copy .text-cta:hover svg,
.about-copy .text-cta:hover i {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

.article-card a,
.article-card .read-article-btn {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.article-card a b,
.article-card a svg,
.article-card .read-article-btn b,
.article-card .read-article-btn svg {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s, color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.article-card:hover a b,
.article-card:hover a svg,
.article-card:hover .read-article-btn b,
.article-card:hover .read-article-btn svg {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.article-card[data-id] {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* =====================================================
   Featured Work Carousel — Premium Home Design
   ===================================================== */

/* Outer container — holds the clip wrapper + controls */
.featured-carousel-container {
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

/* THE CLIP LAYER — overflow:hidden here is what hides off-screen slides */
.featured-carousel-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* THE SLIDING RAIL — must be row, no-wrap, no own overflow */
.featured-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.72s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Each slide = exactly one viewport of the track */
.featured-carousel-track > .fc-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 440px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #0f0e0d;
}

/* Left info pane */
.fc-slide .fc-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-info {
  background: #fafaf8;
  border-right: 1px solid #e9e6e1;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-info {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111110 0%, #1a1917 100%);
}

/* Number badge */
.fc-slide .fc-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font: 700 9px 'DM Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fc-slide .fc-number .fc-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: fcPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes fcPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.6); }
}

.fc-slide .fc-featured-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font: 700 8px 'DM Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid currentColor;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-featured-badge {
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: #ff4e1b40;
  background: #ff4e1b08;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-featured-badge {
  color: #ff7a56;
  border-color: #ff4e1b55;
  background: #ff4e1b12;
}

/* Title */
.fc-slide .fc-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin: 0;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-title {
  color: #181410;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-title {
  color: #f5f2ee;
}

/* Description */
.fc-slide .fc-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-desc {
  color: #7a6e66;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-desc {
  color: #9a9088;
}

/* Tags row */
.fc-slide .fc-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.fc-slide .fc-tag {
  font: 600 9px 'DM Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-tag {
  color: #5a5048;
  border-color: #e2ddd8;
  background: #fff;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-tag {
  color: #c0b4aa;
  border-color: #353028;
  background: #1f1e1c;
}

/* Tools row */
.fc-slide .fc-tools {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.fc-slide .fc-tool {
  font: 600 9px 'DM Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 4px 10px 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-tool {
  color: var(--accent);
  background: #ff4e1b10;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-tool {
  color: #ff7a56;
  background: #ff4e1b18;
}

/* CTA buttons row */
.fc-slide .fc-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.fc-slide .fc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font: 700 11px 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

.fc-slide .fc-btn b {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font: bold 12px sans-serif;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.fc-slide .fc-btn-primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
}

.fc-slide .fc-btn-primary b {
  background: #ffffff22;
}

.fc-slide .fc-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.35);
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-btn-primary {
  background: #f5f2ee;
  color: #181410;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.fc-slide .fc-btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-btn-secondary {
  color: #181410;
  border-color: #d0cac4;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-btn-secondary {
  color: #c8bfb7;
  border-color: #353028;
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Right image pane */
.fc-slide .fc-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fc-slide .fc-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.fc-slide:hover .fc-media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.fc-slide .fc-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fc-slide.light-theme .fc-media-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent 55%, #fafaf8 100%);
}

.fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-media-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, transparent 50%, #111110 100%);
}

/* Placeholder when no image */
.fc-media-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b1b1b 0%, #913d22 100%);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 48px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

/* Controls sit BELOW the clip wrapper, in normal flow */
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 0;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid #e0dbd5;
  background: #fff;
  color: #181410;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,78,27,0.35);
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d8d0c8;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* Auto-slide progress bar — inside the wrapper (clipped by overflow:hidden) */
.fc-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 20;
}

@keyframes fcProgressRun {
  from { width: 0%; }
  to { width: 100%; }
}

.fc-progress-bar.running {
  animation: fcProgressRun 4.5s linear forwards;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .featured-carousel-track > .fc-slide {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: unset;
  }

  .fc-slide .fc-media {
    height: 220px;
    order: -1;
  }

  .fc-slide.light-theme .fc-media-overlay,
  .fc-slide.dark-theme .fc-media-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, #111110 100%);
  }

  .fc-slide.light-theme .fc-media-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, #fafaf8 100%);
  }

  .carousel-controls {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .carousel-btn {
    border-color: #d0cac4;
    background: #fff;
    color: #181410;
  }

  .carousel-dot {
    background: #d0cac4;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .featured-carousel-track > .fc-slide {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .fc-slide .fc-info {
    padding: 24px 20px 32px;
  }

  .fc-slide .fc-title {
    letter-spacing: -1.8px;
  }
}

/* Testimonial card transition & enhanced typography */
.quote-card {
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.quote-card.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.quote-card > p {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #1a1918 !important;
  margin: 16px 0 24px !important;
}

.person {
  gap: 12px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.person img {
  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
}

.person b {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #121211 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.person small {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
  color: #74716e !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Footer Arrow Hover Animation to Point Straight Top/Up */
.big-arrow {
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
}

.big-arrow:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.4) !important;
}

.big-arrow svg,
.big-arrow i {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
}

/* Specialized In Bar (Hero) */
.specialized-in-bar {
  margin-top: 28px !important;
  padding-top: 20px !important;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(24, 20, 16, 0.14) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.spec-label {
  font: 800 10px 'DM Mono', monospace !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px !important;
  color: var(--accent, #ff4e1b) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

.spec-pills {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.spec-pill {
  font: 600 11px 'DM Mono', monospace !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(24, 20, 16, 0.12) !important;
  color: #2b2520 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.spec-pill:hover {
  background: #121211 !important;
  border-color: #121211 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(18, 18, 17, 0.14) !important;
}

/* Trusted By Companies Infinite Marquee Ticker */
.trusted-section {
  padding-top: 40px !important;
  padding-bottom: 30px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.trusted-label {
  text-align: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  font: 800 10px 'DM Mono', monospace !important;
  color: var(--accent, #ff4e1b) !important;
}

.trusted-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

.trusted-marquee-track {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  animation: trustedMarquee 28s linear infinite !important;
  will-change: transform;
}

.trusted-marquee-wrapper:hover .trusted-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes trustedMarquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.trusted-brand-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  padding: 14px 28px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e9e4df !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  height: 58px !important;
  min-width: 150px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.trusted-brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent, #ff4e1b) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.15) !important;
}

.trusted-brand-card img.brand-logo-img {
  height: 32px !important;
  max-width: 140px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.85) !important;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease !important;
}

.trusted-brand-card:hover img.brand-logo-img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1) !important;
}

.brand-text-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px !important;
  color: #1e1b18 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.brand-text-badge .brand-icon {
  color: var(--accent, #ff4e1b) !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
}

/* Footer Available For & Location */
.footer-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font: 700 12px 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  color: #3b3530;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.location-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.available-for-box {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e6e0d8;
}

.available-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.avail-pill {
  font: 600 11px 'DM Mono', monospace;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e0d8d0;
  color: #332d28;
}

.big-arrow:hover svg,
.big-arrow:hover i {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   Article Reader Modal — shared across all pages
   (index.html, blog.html)
   ===================================================== */
.article-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 48px 24px 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.article-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.article-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 14, 13, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.article-modal-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  margin: auto;
}

.article-modal.active .article-modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.article-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #e5e0da;
  background: #f8f6f4;
  color: #111;
  font-size: 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.article-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.modal-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.modal-cat-tag {
  font: 700 10px 'DM Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.modal-readtime-tag {
  font: 600 12px 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  color: #888;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.modal-byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0ebe5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ebe5;
}

.modal-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1b1b1b, #913d22);
  color: #fff;
  font: 800 13px 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.modal-author-name {
  display: block;
  font: 700 14px 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.modal-byline-date {
  display: block;
  font: 500 12px 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  color: #888;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.modal-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.modal-body-text {
  color: #2a2a2a;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.modal-body-text p {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-h2 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 36px 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.modal-h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.modal-quote {
  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: #faf7f4;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.modal-list {
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #333;
}

.modal-list li::marker {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.modal-body-text strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.modal-body-text em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
}

.modal-external-cta {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0ebe5;
}

.modal-external-cta a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font: 700 14px 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}

.modal-external-cta a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.modal-external-cta a b {
  display: grid;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-modal-content {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
}

/* =====================================================
   Clean Featured Project Card & Dual Action Buttons
   ===================================================== */
.project-card {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 48% 52% !important;
  min-height: 360px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  background: #fdfcfb !important;
  border: 1px solid #eae5e1 !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease !important;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: #dfd7cf !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.project-info {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 24px 20px 24px 24px !important;
  z-index: 1;
}

.project-info h3 {
  font-size: 34px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -2px !important;
  margin: 10px 0 10px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
}

.project-info>p:not(.project-number) {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #555 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.tags-group,
.tools-group {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.tags-group {
  margin: 12px 0 6px !important;
}

.tools-group {
  margin: 4px 0 16px !important;
}

.meta-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 5px 13px !important;
  background: #f3eee8 !important;
  border: 1px solid #e5ded5 !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  color: #383430 !important;
  font: 700 11px 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.meta-tag-pill:hover {
  background: #eae3da !important;
  border-color: #dcd3c8 !important;
}

.tool-tag-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  padding: 4px 11px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2dad2 !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  font: 600 10.5px 'DM Mono', monospace !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.tool-tag-pill i {
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.tool-tag-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.08) !important;
}

.project-actions-row {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 18px !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  font: 700 13px 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) {
  background: var(--ink) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ink) !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) b {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.3) !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover b {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn.secondary-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #dcd6ce !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn.secondary-btn b {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ink) !important;
  border-color: var(--ink) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.project-info .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover b {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

.cms-project-media {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 320px !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f3ef 0%, #eae4dd 100%) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.cms-project-media img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) !important;
}

.project-card:hover .cms-project-media img {
  transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .projects.grid-view {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURED PROJECT CARD DESIGN OVERHAUL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

.featured-carousel-wrapper {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.featured-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.project-card {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 400px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 48% 52% !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow .4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color .3s ease !important;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(227, 76, 38, 0.3) !important;
}

.project-info {
  padding: 40px 44px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.project-number {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
}

.project-info h3 {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -1.2px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
}

.project-info>p:not(.project-number) {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: var(--muted, #666) !important;
}

.tags-group,
.tools-group {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
}

.meta-tag-pill {
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: #f4efea !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
}

.tool-tag-pill {
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  background: rgba(227, 76, 38, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
}

.project-actions-row {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.cms-project-media {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 380px !important;
  background: #f4efea !important;
  padding: 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.cms-project-media img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-height: 340px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.project-card:hover .cms-project-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .project-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .project-info {
    padding: 30px 24px !important;
  }

  .cms-project-media {
    min-height: 260px !important;
    padding: 16px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .project-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .cms-project-media {
    height: 240px !important;
  }

  .project-info {
    padding: 16px !important;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER REDESIGN
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

footer h2 {
  font-size: 38px !important;
  letter-spacing: -2.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-tagline {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-links {
  gap: 20px !important;
}

.contact-links a {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  gap: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-links span {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Social link pills in footer-bottom */
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.social-link-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: border-color .25s, color .25s, background .25s;
}

.social-link-pill:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

/* Bigger footer bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
  font-size: 11px !important;
}

.footer-copy,
.footer-craft {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTIONS & HERO VISUAL IMAGES (100% OPACITY)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Remove right side spinning animation & hero objects */
.round-type,
.hero-object {
  display: none !important;
}


/* Grid layout for work hero, pg hero, and journal hero */
.work-hero,
.pg-hero,
.journal-hero {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px !important;
  gap: 40px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  background-image: none !important;
}

.work-hero-visual,
.pg-hero-visual,
.journal-hero-visual {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: #f0ece7;
}

.work-hero-visual img,
.pg-hero-visual img,
.journal-hero-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .work-hero,
  .pg-hero,
  .journal-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .work-hero-visual,
  .pg-hero-visual,
  .journal-hero-visual {
    height: 220px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   REFINED COMPACT SIZE & SPECIAL WOW EFFECT FOR PROJECT CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Remove unwanted right-side overlay arrow button */
.item-arrow,
.work-copy>a>i {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Base Card Layout */
.project-card,
.work-item.custom-project {
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: 310px !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 46% 54% !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow .4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color .3s ease !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

/* Left Accent Gradient Glow Bar on Hover */
.project-card::before,
.work-item.custom-project::before {
  content: "" !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 4px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent, #e34c26), #ff7a59) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
}

.project-card:hover::before,
.work-item.custom-project:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.project-card:hover,
.work-item.custom-project:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.project-info {
  padding: 36px 40px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.project-number {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.project-number::before {
  content: "" !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  width: 6px !important;
  height: 6px !important;
  background: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
}

.project-info h3,
.work-copy h2 {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 28px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -1px !important;
  line-height: 1.18 !important;
}

.project-description,
.project-info>p:not(.project-number),
.work-copy>span {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
}

.tags-group,
.tools-group {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.meta-tag-pill {
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
}

.tool-tag-pill {
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
}

.project-actions-row {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.cms-project-media,
.work-art {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  min-height: 320px !important;
  max-height: 360px !important;
  padding: 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.cms-project-media img,
.work-art img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  max-height: 300px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter .4s ease !important;
}

.project-card:hover .cms-project-media img,
.work-item.custom-project:hover .work-art img {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

/* ─── 1. ODD CARDS (White Theme - Refined Size & Sleek Buttons) ─── */
.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd),
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-info h3,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .work-copy h2 {
  color: #111111 !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-info>p:not(.project-number),
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .work-copy>span {
  color: #555555 !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .cms-project-media,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .work-art {
  background: #f6f3ee !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn),
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) {
  background: #111111 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #111111 !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) b,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) b {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover {
  background: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(227, 76, 38, 0.3) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover b,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover b {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #dcd6ce !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn b,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn b {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover {
  background: #111111 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #111111 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover b,
.projects>article:nth-child(odd) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover b {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

/* ─── 2. EVEN CARDS (Black Theme - Refined Size & Luminous Accent) ─── */
.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even),
.projects>article:nth-child(even) {
  background: #121212 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

/* Distinct Glowing Color for Dark Theme Index Number (02 · ✦ FEATURED) */
.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-number,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-number {
  color: #00e5ff !important;
  /* Luminous Vibrant Electric Cyan */
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-number::before,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-number::before {
  background: #00e5ff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00e5ff !important;
}


/* High Contrast Visible Title & Description for Dark Theme Cards */
.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-info h3,
.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .work-copy h2,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-info h3,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .work-copy h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-description,
.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-info>p:not(.project-number),
.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .work-copy>span,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-description,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-info>p:not(.project-number),
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .work-copy>span {
  color: #e6e1da !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}


.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .meta-tag-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .tool-tag-pill {
  background: rgba(227, 76, 38, 0.25) !important;
  color: #ff7a59 !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .cms-project-media,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .work-art {
  background: #1a1a1a !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn),
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #ffffff !important;
  padding: 9px 18px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) b,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn) b {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover {
  background: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent, #e34c26) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(227, 76, 38, 0.4) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover b,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn:not(.secondary-btn):hover b {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  padding: 9px 18px !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn b,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn b {
  display: inline-grid !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  font-size: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.featured-carousel-track>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover b,
.projects>article:nth-child(even) .project-btn.secondary-btn:hover b {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  color: #111111 !important;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px) !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PLAYFUL & IMPRESSIVE CARD INTERACTION ENHANCEMENTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Playful Pulsing Dot */
.pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: #22c55e !important;
  font-size: 8px !important;
  margin-right: 4px !important;
  animation: pulse-glow 1.8s infinite ease-in-out !important;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* Playful Tilted Corner Sticker Badge */
.playful-sticker {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 14px !important;
  right: 18px !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  font-size: 9px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4e1b, #ff7a59) !important;
  border-radius: 99px !important;
  transform: rotate(-3deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.3) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
}

.project-card:hover .playful-sticker,
.work-item.custom-project:hover .playful-sticker {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* Interactive Floating Parallax Art Tilt */
.cms-project-media,
.work-art {
  perspective: 1000px !important;
}

.cms-project-media img,
.work-art img {
  transform-style: preserve-3d !important;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow .4s ease !important;
}

.project-card:hover .cms-project-media img,
.work-item.custom-project:hover .work-art img {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(1.2deg) translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;
}

/* Playful Hover Pill Bounce */
.meta-tag-pill,
.tool-tag-pill {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background 0.25s ease !important;
}

.meta-tag-pill:hover,
.tool-tag-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   World-Class AK Brand Minimal Intro & Single-Session Preloader
   ===================================================== */
html:not(.ak-intro-active) #ak-intro-curtain {
  display: none !important;
}

#ak-intro-curtain {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  bottom: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: var(--bg, #FAF8F5) !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
  will-change: opacity, background;
}

#ak-intro-shimmer-wrap {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
}

#ak-intro-curtain.gliding #ak-intro-shimmer-wrap {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

#ak-intro-curtain.gliding .ak-shimmer-sheen,
#ak-intro-curtain.gliding .ak-shimmer-secondary,
#ak-intro-curtain.gliding .ak-logo-halo {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease !important;
}

/* Ambient Backlight Halo */
.ak-logo-halo {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  width: 170px !important;
  height: 170px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 90, 30, 0.26) 0%,
    rgba(255, 145, 90, 0.12) 42%,
    rgba(255, 90, 30, 0) 70%
  ) !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5) !important;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply !important;
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  filter: blur(14px) !important;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

#ak-intro-curtain.active .ak-logo-halo {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.35) !important;
}

/* Luxury Silky Main Sheen */
.ak-shimmer-sheen {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -40% !important;
  left: -160% !important;
  width: 110% !important;
  height: 180% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 25%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 55%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 75%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  ) !important;
  transform: skewX(-20deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay !important;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(0.5px) !important;
  will-change: left, opacity;
}

#ak-intro-curtain.active .ak-shimmer-sheen {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 170% !important;
  transition: left 2.0s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.15s, opacity 0.45s ease 0.15s !important;
}

/* Secondary Warm Champagne Prism Sheen */
.ak-shimmer-secondary {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -40% !important;
  left: -160% !important;
  width: 75% !important;
  height: 180% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 90, 30, 0.12) 38%,
    rgba(255, 215, 175, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(255, 90, 30, 0.12) 62%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  ) !important;
  transform: skewX(-20deg) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay !important;
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(1.5px) !important;
  will-change: left, opacity;
}

#ak-intro-curtain.active .ak-shimmer-secondary {
  opacity: 0.85;
  left: 170% !important;
  transition: left 2.15s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.35s, opacity 0.45s ease 0.35s !important;
}

#ak-intro-img {
  position: relative !important;
  height: 185px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply !important;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.12));
}

#ak-intro-curtain.active #ak-intro-img {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 40px rgba(255, 78, 27, 0.24));
}

/* Reusable Universal Elegant Shimmer Utilities */
@keyframes akLuxuryShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: -200% 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
}

.shimmer-text-elegant {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(255, 90, 30, 0.9) 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 50%,
    rgba(255, 90, 30, 0.9) 65%,
    rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.95) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: akLuxuryShimmer 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.shimmer-card-skeleton {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f4efea;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.shimmer-card-skeleton::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 20%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 80%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  animation: akShimmerSweep 2.2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

@keyframes akShimmerSweep {
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}