/*
Theme Name: Akhila George Portfolio
Theme URI: https://akhilageorge.com
Author: Akhila George
Author URI: https://akhilageorge.com
Description: One-page portfolio theme for Akhila George — Graphic Designer & Digital Marketing Executive, Dubai.
Version: 1.0
Requires at least: 5.6
Requires PHP: 7.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: akhila-portfolio
*/

  :root{
    --cream:#F4EEE3;
    --ink:#26211D;
    --accent:#C6602B;
    --accent-deep:#9C481F;
    --surface:#FBF6EC;
    --line:rgba(38,33,29,0.14);
    --ink-soft:rgba(38,33,29,0.68);
    --ink-faint:rgba(38,33,29,0.45);
    --dusk:#1C1713;
    --dusk-line:rgba(244,238,227,0.16);
    --cream-soft:rgba(244,238,227,0.72);
  }

  *,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ html{scroll-behavior:auto;} }

  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    position:relative;
  }

  /* uniform paper-grain running the full length of the page */
  body::before{
    content:"";
    position:fixed; inset:0;
    z-index:2000;
    pointer-events:none;
    opacity:0.05;
    mix-blend-mode:multiply;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix type='matrix' values='0 0 0 0 0.15  0 0 0 0 0.13  0 0 0 0 0.11  0 0 0 0.6 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
    background-size:240px 240px;
  }

  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:"Anton","Arial Narrow",sans-serif;
    font-weight:400;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:0.01em;
    margin:0;
    text-wrap:balance;
    color:var(--ink);
  }

  p{margin:0;}
  a{color:inherit;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}

  .wrap{
    max-width:1160px;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding-left:clamp(20px,4vw,56px);
    padding-right:clamp(20px,4vw,56px);
  }

  .eyebrow{
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
    font-size:0.72rem;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--accent-deep);
  }

  /* ---------- nav ---------- */
  .nav{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:rgba(244,238,227,0.88);
    backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav-inner{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding-top:16px; padding-bottom:16px;
  }
  .nav-mark{
    font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem;
    letter-spacing:0.01em;
    text-decoration:none;
  }
  .nav-links{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:clamp(14px,2.4vw,32px);
    list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;
  }
  .nav-links a{
    font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:500; text-decoration:none;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
    position:relative; padding-bottom:3px;
  }
  .nav-links a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:100%; bottom:0; height:1.5px;
    background:var(--accent); transition:right .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink);}
  .nav-links a:hover::after{right:0;}
  .nav-cta{
    display:none;
  }
  @media (min-width:720px){
    .nav-cta{ display:inline-flex; }
  }

  /* ---------- buttons ---------- */
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:0.92rem;
    padding:13px 26px; border-radius:100px;
    text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer; border:1.5px solid transparent;
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn:active{ transform:translateY(1px); }
  .btn-solid{ background:var(--accent); color:#FBF6EC; }
  .btn-solid:hover{ background:var(--accent-deep); }
  .btn-outline{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--line); }
  .btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--ink); }
  .btn-ghost-dark{ background:transparent; color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--dusk-line); }
  .btn-ghost-dark:hover{ border-color:var(--cream); }
  .btn-small{ padding:9px 18px; font-size:0.82rem; }

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    overflow:visible;
    padding-top:clamp(56px,9vw,96px);
    padding-bottom:clamp(64px,9vw,104px);
    background:
      radial-gradient(1100px 480px at 82% -10%, rgba(198,96,43,0.14), transparent 60%),
      var(--cream);
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    opacity:0.3;
    mix-blend-mode:multiply;
    pointer-events:none;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='220' height='220'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix type='matrix' values='0 0 0 0 0.15  0 0 0 0 0.13  0 0 0 0 0.11  0 0 0 0.05 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
    background-size:220px 220px;
  }
  .hero-line-art-left,
  .hero-line-art-right{
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    height:calc(100% + 240px);
    width:auto;
    max-width:clamp(320px,44vw,760px);
    opacity:0.6;
    mix-blend-mode:multiply;
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:0;
    user-select:none;
  }
  .hero-line-art-left{ left:0; }
  .hero-line-art-right{ right:0; }
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .hero-line-art-left,
    .hero-line-art-right{ max-width:clamp(220px,36vw,460px); opacity:0.46; }
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .hero-line-art-left,
    .hero-line-art-right{ display:none; }
  }
  .hero-masthead{
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    gap:16px;
    padding-bottom:18px; margin-bottom:clamp(40px,6vw,64px);
    border-top:1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line);
    padding-top:16px;
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
    font-size:0.82rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .hero-masthead b{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }
  .hero-masthead span{ white-space:nowrap; }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .hero-masthead{ font-size:0.72rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  }
  .hero-inner{
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:48px;
    align-items:center;
    justify-items:center;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .hero-copy{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; }
  .hero-copy .eyebrow{
    display:block; margin:0 auto 16px;
  }
  .hero-name{
    font-family:"Anton","Arial Narrow",sans-serif;
    font-size:clamp(3.4rem,8.4vw,6.2rem);
    line-height:0.94;
    letter-spacing:0.005em;
  }
  .hero-name .block{
    display:table;
    margin:0 auto;
    font-weight:700;
  }
  .hero-name .block:first-child{
    color:var(--cream);
    background:#C1652F;
    padding:0.04em 0.16em;
  }
  .hero-name .block:last-child{ color:var(--dusk); }
  .hero-role{
    margin-top:18px;
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.1vw,1.45rem);
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .hero-tagline{
    margin-top:16px;
    max-width:46ch;
    margin-left:auto;
    margin-right:auto;
    font-size:1.05rem;
    font-weight:500;
    color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .hero-actions{
    margin-top:34px;
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  /* ---------- section scaffolding ---------- */
  section{ padding-top:clamp(64px,8vw,104px); padding-bottom:clamp(64px,8vw,104px); }
  .section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,56px); }
  .section-head .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:14px; display:block; }
  .section-title{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.6rem); }
  .section-sub{ margin-top:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.02rem; }

  .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
  .reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
  }

  /* ---------- about ---------- */
  .about-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start;
  }
  @media (min-width:880px){
    .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:0.8fr 1.2fr; gap:64px; }
  }
  .about-portrait{
    position:relative;
    aspect-ratio:3/4;
    border-radius:20px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(165deg,#efe6d3,#ddcda9 60%,#c9ac7c);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .about-portrait img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
  .about-copy p{ font-size:1.06rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .about-copy p + p{ margin-top:18px; }
  .about-copy strong{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; }
  .about-stats{
    margin-top:32px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;
    padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .about-stat b{
    display:block; font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-size:1.9rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-deep);
  }
  .about-stat span{
    display:block; margin-top:4px; font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.35;
  }

  /* ---------- skills ---------- */
  .skills-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px;
  }
  @media (min-width:640px){ .skills-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (min-width:980px){ .skills-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
  .skill-card{
    background:var(--surface);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px 26px;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .skill-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px -26px rgba(38,33,29,0.35);
    border-color:rgba(198,96,43,0.4);
  }
  .skill-card h3{ font-size:1.12rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
  .skill-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
  .skill-tags li{
    font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:500;
    padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px;
    background:rgba(198,96,43,0.09);
    color:var(--accent-deep);
  }

  /* ---------- tools & platforms ---------- */
  .tools-grid{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px;
    list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .tool-tile{
    width:60px; height:60px; border-radius:16px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -14px rgba(38,33,29,0.32);
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .tools-grid li:hover .tool-tile{
    transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow:0 16px 30px -14px rgba(38,33,29,0.4);
  }
  .tool-tile svg{ width:28px; height:28px; }
  .tool-mono{
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:800; font-size:1.02rem;
    color:#fff; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }

  /* ---------- UI/UX design showcase ---------- */
  .ui-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;
  }
  @media (min-width:900px){ .ui-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  .ui-card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .ui-shot{
    position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:16px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    padding:14px;
    display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:center;
  }
  .ui-card:hover .ui-shot{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 26px 46px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.36); }
  .ui-shot img{ width:100%; display:block; border-radius:8px; }
  .ui-card h4{
    margin-top:16px; font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:600; text-transform:none;
    letter-spacing:0; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .ui-card p{ margin-top:4px; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .ui-shot.placeholder{
    aspect-ratio:16/10;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(198,96,43,0.35), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(155deg, #2a231c, #17130f);
    color:var(--cream-soft); font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
    font-size:0.85rem; text-align:center; padding:28px;
  }

  /* ---------- UI mockup recreations ---------- */
  .ui-shot.mock-frame{
    aspect-ratio:16/10;
    background:#E7E2D6;
    padding:0;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .mock-browser-bar{
    flex:0 0 auto; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
    padding:9px 12px; background:#DAD4C4;
  }
  .mock-browser-bar span{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(38,33,29,0.22); }
  .mock-desktop{
    flex:1; display:flex; min-height:0;
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  }
  .mock-desktop-photo{
    flex:0 0 42%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(160deg, #9C7A5A, #4A3B2C);
  }
  .mock-desktop-form{
    flex:1; background:#2E6BE6;
    padding:5% 7%;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
    color:#fff;
  }
  .mock-logo{
    background:#fff; color:#2E6BE6; font-weight:700; font-size:0.5rem;
    padding:4px 10px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:9%;
  }
  .mock-desktop-form h5{
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:0.72rem;
    line-height:1.35; margin:0 0 8%; color:#fff;
  }
  .mock-desktop-form h5 strong{ font-weight:800; }
  .mock-field{
    width:100%; height:11%; min-height:7px; border-radius:4px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom:6%;
  }
  .mock-cta{
    margin-top:4%; background:#fff; color:#2E6BE6; border:none;
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:700; font-size:0.5rem;
    padding:6px 16px; border-radius:100px; cursor:default;
  }
  .ui-shot.mock-flow-wrap{
    aspect-ratio:16/10;
    background:#F0EBDD;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:6%;
  }
  .mock-flow{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    gap:14px; width:100%;
  }
  .mock-phone{
    flex:0 0 auto; width:27%; max-width:104px; aspect-ratio:9/17.5;
    background:#0B0B0E; border-radius:16px; padding:4%;
    box-shadow:0 10px 20px -10px rgba(38,33,29,0.4);
  }
  .mock-phone-screen{
    width:100%; height:100%; border-radius:11px; overflow:hidden;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center;
    padding:11% 9%; font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;
  }
  .mock-phone-screen.green{ background:#1F8054; }
  .mock-phone-screen.green-dark{ background:#166044; }
  .mock-phone-logo{
    color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:0.36rem; margin-bottom:14%; align-self:flex-start;
  }
  .mock-phone-screen .mock-field.small{ height:9%; margin-bottom:9%; border-radius:3px; }
  .mock-check-icon{
    width:26%; aspect-ratio:1; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:#fff; font-size:0.55rem; margin:8% 0 10%;
  }
  .mock-mini-title{
    color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:0.42rem; text-align:center; margin:0 0 14%;
  }
  .mock-cta.small{
    font-size:0.32rem; padding:5px 9px; margin-top:auto;
  }
  .mock-cta.small.light{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
  .mock-arrow{ flex:0 0 auto; width:22px; height:14px; color:rgba(38,33,29,0.4); }

  /* ---------- work ---------- */
  .work-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px;
  }
  @media (min-width:860px){
    .work-grid{ grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr; }
  }
  .work-card{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--surface);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:34px clamp(24px,4vw,40px) 32px;
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  }
  .work-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 26px 50px -28px rgba(38,33,29,0.38); }
  .work-index{
    position:absolute; top:-6px; right:14px;
    font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600;
    font-size:6.5rem; line-height:1;
    color:rgba(38,33,29,0.05);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .work-card.dark{ background:var(--dusk); border-color:rgba(244,238,227,0.1); }
  .work-card.dark .work-index{ color:rgba(244,238,227,0.06); }
  .work-card.dark h3,.work-card.dark .work-tag{ color:var(--cream); }
  .work-card.dark p{ color:var(--cream-soft); }
  .work-card.dark .work-meta{ color:rgba(244,238,227,0.55); }
  .work-tag{
    font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--accent-deep);
  }
  .work-card h3{
    margin-top:10px; font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.45rem); max-width:26ch; position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .work-card p{
    margin-top:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:56ch; font-size:0.97rem; position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .work-meta{
    margin-top:20px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px 16px;
    font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--ink-faint); font-weight:500; position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .work-meta span::before{ content:"— "; }
  .work-links{
    margin-top:20px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .work-links a{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink-soft);
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:100px; padding:7px 14px 7px 12px;
    transition:color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  .work-links a:hover{ color:var(--accent-deep); border-color:var(--accent); }
  .work-links a::after{ content:"↗"; font-size:0.68rem; }
  .work-card.dark .work-links a{ color:var(--cream-soft); border-color:var(--dusk-line); }
  .work-card.dark .work-links a:hover{ color:var(--cream); border-color:var(--cream); }

  /* ---------- brand identity showcase ---------- */
  .brand-block{ margin-top:0; }
  .brand-head{
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px;
    flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:22px;
  }
  .brand-head h3{
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:600; text-transform:none;
    letter-spacing:0; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .brand-head p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:0.92rem; max-width:480px; margin-top:6px; }
  .brand-logo-panel{
    border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
    margin-bottom:24px; background:#000;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:clamp(24px,5vw,44px);
    height:clamp(150px,22vw,220px);
  }
  .brand-logo-panel.light{ background:var(--surface); }
  .brand-logo-panel img{
    width:auto; height:auto;
    max-width:56%; max-height:100%;
    object-fit:contain; display:block;
  }

  /* ---------- podcast production ---------- */
  .podcast-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:24px;
  }
  .podcast-card{
    display:block; text-decoration:none;
    background:var(--dusk); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(244,238,227,0.1);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .podcast-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 26px 46px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.4); }
  .podcast-thumb{
    position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(198,96,43,0.35), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(155deg, #2a231c, #17130f);
  }
  .podcast-thumb img{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
    transition:transform .35s ease;
  }
  .podcast-card:hover .podcast-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
  .podcast-thumb::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23,19,15,0.12) 0%, rgba(23,19,15,0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .podcast-play{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--accent);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    transition:transform .25s ease;
  }
  .podcast-card:hover .podcast-play{ transform:scale(1.08); }
  .podcast-play svg{ width:18px; height:18px; margin-left:3px; }
  .podcast-tag{
    position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px; z-index:2;
    background:rgba(244,238,227,0.12); color:var(--cream);
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-size:0.66rem; font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:5px 10px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .podcast-body{ padding:18px 20px 22px; }
  .podcast-body h4{
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:600; text-transform:none;
    letter-spacing:0; font-size:1rem; color:var(--cream);
  }
  .podcast-body p{
    margin-top:6px; font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--cream-soft);
  }

  /* ---------- proof-of-work gallery ---------- */
  .proof-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
    gap:28px;
  }
  .proof-card{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .proof-shot{
    position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; border-radius:14px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .proof-card:hover .proof-shot{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 26px 46px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.36); }
  .proof-shot img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; object-position:center;
    display:block; padding:10px; box-sizing:border-box;
  }
  .proof-tag{
    position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px; z-index:1;
    background:var(--dusk); color:var(--cream);
    font-size:0.66rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:6px 11px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .proof-card h4{
    margin-top:16px; font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-weight:600; text-transform:none;
    letter-spacing:0; font-size:0.98rem; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .proof-card p{
    margin-top:4px; font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }

  /* ---------- blog writing (auto-sliding) ---------- */
  .blog-slider{
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    margin:0 -6px;
    padding:6px 6px 10px;
  }
  .blog-slider::before,
  .blog-slider::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; width:48px; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .blog-slider::before{ left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream) 0%, transparent 100%); }
  .blog-slider::after{ right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg, var(--cream) 0%, transparent 100%); }
  .blog-track{
    display:flex;
    gap:28px;
    will-change:transform;
    transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);
  }
  .blog-card{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    flex:0 0 clamp(270px,30vw,340px);
    width:clamp(270px,30vw,340px);
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
    background:var(--surface);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .blog-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 26px 46px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.36); }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .blog-track{ transition:none; }
  }
  .blog-cover{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; }
  .blog-cover img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .blog-cat{
    position:absolute; top:12px; left:12px; z-index:1;
    background:var(--dusk); color:var(--cream);
    font-size:0.66rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:6px 11px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .blog-body{ padding:18px 20px 20px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
  .blog-body h4{
    font-family:"Fraunces",serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink);
    line-height:1.32;
  }
  .blog-body p{ margin-top:8px; font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1; }
  .blog-langs{ margin-top:16px; display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .blog-langs a{
    font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.02em;
    color:var(--accent-deep); border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);
    padding-bottom:1px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
    text-decoration:none;
  }
  .blog-langs a:hover{ color:var(--accent); }
  .blog-langs a::after{ content:"↗"; font-size:0.62rem; }

  /* ---------- graphic design carousel (auto-sliding) ---------- */
  .gfx-slider{
    overflow:hidden;
    position:relative;
    margin:0 -6px;
    padding:6px 6px 22px;
  }
  .gfx-slider::before,
  .gfx-slider::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:22px; width:48px; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .gfx-slider::before{ left:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream) 0%, transparent 100%); }
  .gfx-slider::after{ right:0; background:linear-gradient(270deg, var(--cream) 0%, transparent 100%); }
  .gfx-track{
    display:flex; gap:20px;
    will-change:transform;
    transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);
  }
  .gfx-item{
    flex:0 0 auto; height:440px;
    border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--surface);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  }
  .gfx-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 26px 46px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.36); }
  .gfx-item img{
    height:100%; width:auto; display:block;
    transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.33,1,.68,1);
  }
  /* bulge/zoom the item that is currently centered in the slider viewport */
  .gfx-item.is-centered{
    box-shadow:0 26px 50px -18px rgba(38,33,29,0.4);
    z-index:1;
  }
  .gfx-item.is-centered img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .gfx-item{ height:320px; } }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .gfx-track{ transition:none; }
    .gfx-item img{ transition:none; }
  }

  .transform-pair{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto 1fr; align-items:center; gap:22px;
    margin-top:26px;
  }
  .transform-pair figure{ margin:0; }
  .transform-pair img{
    width:100%; display:block; aspect-ratio:3/4; object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:14px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
  }
  .transform-pair figcaption{
    margin-top:10px; text-align:center; font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:0.09em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint);
  }
  .transform-arrow{ font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--accent); text-align:center; }
  @media (max-width:680px){
    .transform-pair{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .transform-arrow{ transform:rotate(90deg); }
  }
  .transform-video{ margin-top:34px; text-align:center; }
  .transform-video video{
    width:100%; max-width:600px; display:block; margin:0 auto;
    aspect-ratio:4/3; object-fit:cover; background:#000;
    border-radius:14px; border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 18px 34px -22px rgba(38,33,29,0.28);
  }
  .transform-video p{ margin-top:10px; font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }

  /* ---------- experience ---------- */
  .timeline{ position:relative; max-width:760px; }
  .timeline::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:7px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:1.5px;
    background:var(--line);
  }
  .tl-item{ position:relative; padding-left:34px; }
  .tl-item + .tl-item{ margin-top:34px; }
  .tl-dot{
    position:absolute; left:0; top:5px; width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--cream); border:2.5px solid var(--accent);
  }
  .tl-item.current .tl-dot{ background:var(--accent); }
  .tl-date{
    font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--accent-deep);
  }
  .tl-role{ margin-top:6px; font-size:1.18rem; }
  .tl-org{ margin-top:3px; font-size:0.96rem; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:500; }
  .tl-desc{ margin-top:8px; font-size:0.94rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:58ch; }
  .tl-list{ margin:10px 0 0; padding-left:18px; max-width:62ch; }
  .tl-list li{ font-size:0.94rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; }
  .tl-list li + li{ margin-top:5px; }
  .tl-list li::marker{ color:var(--accent); }
  .tl-client + .tl-client{ margin-top:18px; }
  .tl-client h4{ margin-top:16px; font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; }
  .tl-client .tl-org{ margin-top:2px; font-size:0.88rem; }

  /* ---------- education ---------- */
  .edu-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px;
  }
  @media (min-width:720px){ .edu-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  .edu-card{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
    padding:20px 24px; border-radius:16px;
    background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .edu-card h4{ font-size:1rem; font-weight:600; }
  .edu-card p{ margin-top:4px; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
  .edu-card .edu-year{
    flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent-deep); white-space:nowrap;
  }

  /* ---------- contact ---------- */
  .contact{ background:var(--dusk); color:var(--cream); }
  .contact .eyebrow{ color:#E39A6D; }
  .contact .section-title{ color:var(--cream); }
  .contact-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px;
  }
  @media (min-width:880px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:64px; } }
  .contact-info p.section-sub{ color:var(--cream-soft); }
  .contact-list{ list-style:none; margin:26px 0 0; padding:0; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; }
  .contact-list a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
    text-decoration:none; font-size:1rem; font-weight:500; color:var(--cream);
    padding:14px 16px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid var(--dusk-line);
    transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  .contact-list a:hover{ border-color:var(--accent); background:rgba(198,96,43,0.12); }
  .contact-list .ic{
    width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
    background:rgba(198,96,43,0.18); color:var(--accent);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }

  .form-card{
    background:rgba(244,238,227,0.04);
    border:1px solid var(--dusk-line);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:clamp(22px,3vw,34px);
  }
  .form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
  @media (min-width:560px){ .form-row.two{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
  .field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-top:16px; }
  .form-row.two .field{ margin-top:0; }
  .field label{ font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.03em; color:var(--cream-soft); }
  .field input, .field textarea{
    font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; font-size:0.96rem;
    background:rgba(244,238,227,0.06);
    border:1px solid var(--dusk-line);
    border-radius:10px; padding:12px 14px; color:var(--cream);
    outline:none; transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
  }
  .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{ color:rgba(244,238,227,0.35); }
  .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--accent); background:rgba(244,238,227,0.09); }
  .field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:110px; font-family:"Inter",sans-serif; }
  .form-foot{ margin-top:22px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .form-note{ font-size:0.82rem; color:rgba(244,238,227,0.5); }
  .form-note[data-state="sent"]{ color:#E39A6D; }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  .footer{
    background:var(--dusk); color:rgba(244,238,227,0.55);
    border-top:1px solid var(--dusk-line);
    padding-top:26px; padding-bottom:26px;
  }
  .footer-inner{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    font-size:0.82rem;
  }
  .footer-inner a{ color:rgba(244,238,227,0.7); text-decoration:none; }
  .footer-inner a:hover{ color:var(--cream); }

  ::selection{ background:var(--accent); color:#FBF6EC; }

/* WordPress admin bar offset for sticky nav */
.admin-bar .nav{top:32px;}
@media screen and (max-width:782px){.admin-bar .nav{top:46px;}}