/* =========================================================================
   The Ledger — MadisProfile public site
   Editorial / luxe-minimal. Light theme. Fraunces + Inter. Single oxblood accent.
   All :root tokens from DESIGN_SPEC §1.
   ========================================================================= */

:root {
  /* ---- 1.1 Color ---- */
  --c-canvas:        #FAF7F1;
  --c-panel:         #F3EEE4;
  --c-panel-deep:    #ECE5D6;

  --c-ink:           #1C1A17;
  --c-ink-muted:     #6B645B;
  --c-ink-faint:     #9A9286;

  --c-rule:          #E4DDD1;
  --c-rule-strong:   #D6CCBA;

  --c-accent:        #9A341F;
  --c-accent-soft:   #C06A52;
  --c-accent-wash:   rgba(154, 52, 31, 0.08);

  --c-chart-08:      rgba(28, 26, 23, 0.08);
  --c-chart-12:      rgba(28, 26, 23, 0.12);
  --c-chart-16:      rgba(28, 26, 23, 0.16);

  --c-ok:            #3E7C5A;
  --c-error:         #9A341F;
  --c-focus:         #1C1A17;

  /* ---- 1.2 Fonts ---- */
  --font-display: "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans:    "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;

  /* ---- 1.3 Type scale (1.333) ---- */
  --fs-caption:  0.72rem;
  --fs-small:    0.875rem;
  --fs-body:     1rem;
  --fs-body-lg:  1.125rem;
  --fs-sub:      1.5rem;
  --fs-h3:       1.953rem;
  --fs-h2:       2.604rem;
  --fs-h1:       3.469rem;
  --fs-display:  clamp(3rem, 9vw, 7rem);
  --fs-figure:   clamp(2.75rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);

  --tr-label:    0.14em;
  --tr-body:     0.01em;
  --tr-tight:   -0.01em;

  --lh-tight:    1.04;
  --lh-head:     1.12;
  --lh-body:     1.62;

  /* ---- 1.4 Spacing ---- */
  --sp-1: 0.25rem;
  --sp-2: 0.5rem;
  --sp-3: 0.75rem;
  --sp-4: 1rem;
  --sp-5: 1.5rem;
  --sp-6: 2rem;
  --sp-7: 3rem;
  --sp-8: 4rem;
  --sp-9: 6rem;
  --sp-10: 8rem;
  --sp-11: 10rem;

  /* ---- 1.5 Radii / shadows / widths / easing ---- */
  --r-sm: 2px;
  --r-md: 4px;
  --r-lg: 8px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  --sh-card:  0 1px 2px rgba(28,26,23,0.04), 0 8px 24px rgba(28,26,23,0.06);
  --sh-modal: 0 12px 48px rgba(28,26,23,0.18);
  --sh-focus: 0 0 0 2px var(--c-canvas), 0 0 0 4px var(--c-focus);

  --w-prose:  62ch;
  --w-content: 1080px;
  --w-wide:   1320px;
  --w-pad:    clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 5rem);

  --audit-w:  1px;
  --audit-offset: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);

  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-out-2:  cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  --t-fast:   180ms;
  --t-base:   360ms;
  --t-reveal: 600ms;
  --t-count:  1100ms;

  --nav-h: 64px;
}

/* =========================================================================
   Reset / base
   ========================================================================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
html { scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--sp-4)); }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--c-canvas);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, p, figure, blockquote, ul, ol { margin: 0; }
ul, ol { padding: 0; list-style: none; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-focus);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}

/* =========================================================================
   Utilities
   ========================================================================= */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: -100px; left: var(--sp-4); z-index: 200;
  background: var(--c-ink); color: var(--c-canvas);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: top var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.skip-link:focus-visible { top: var(--sp-3); }

.container {
  max-width: var(--w-content);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--w-pad);
}
.container--wide { max-width: var(--w-wide); }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-weight: 380;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  line-height: var(--lh-head);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-tight);
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.section-head { margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); }
.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }

main > section {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--sp-7);
}
.band-canvas { background: var(--c-canvas); }
.band-panel  { background: var(--c-panel); }
.band-deep   { background: var(--c-panel-deep); }

/* Section audit number shown inline on mobile (eyebrow position) */
.audit-inline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  margin-right: var(--sp-2);
}

/* =========================================================================
   Audit-rule margin (signature) — DESIGN_SPEC §2
   ========================================================================= */
#audit-rule {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  #audit-rule {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    left: var(--audit-offset);
    width: var(--audit-w);
    background: var(--c-rule);
    z-index: 30;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .audit-tick {
    position: fixed;
    left: var(--audit-offset);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-1);
    color: var(--c-ink-faint);
    transition: color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 31;
  }
  .audit-tick__dash {
    width: 10px; height: var(--audit-w);
    background: currentColor;
  }
  .audit-tick__no {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--fs-caption);
    letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
    font-weight: 500;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .audit-tick.is-active { color: var(--c-accent); }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Nav / masthead — §3.1
   ========================================================================= */
#site-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 60;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background var(--t-base) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
#site-nav.is-scrolled {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 86%, transparent);
  border-bottom-color: var(--c-rule);
}
@supports (backdrop-filter: blur(8px)) {
  #site-nav.is-scrolled { backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%; gap: var(--sp-5);
}
.nav-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--fs-sub);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-variant: small-caps;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-links {
  position: relative;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  padding-block: var(--sp-1);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active { color: var(--c-ink); }
.nav-marker {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  height: 1.5px; width: 0;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out), width var(--t-base) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--t-fast);
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-5); }

.status-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.status-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  flex: none;
  animation: pulse-dot 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.7); }
}
.status-pill__label { display: inline; }

#admin-trigger, .admin-twin {
  color: var(--c-ink-faint);
  font-size: var(--fs-sub);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-2);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
#admin-trigger:hover, .admin-twin:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }

#nav-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}

/* Mobile nav sheet */
#nav-sheet {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 90;
  background: var(--c-canvas);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--sp-8) var(--w-pad);
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}
#nav-sheet[hidden] { display: none; }
.nav-sheet__close {
  align-self: flex-end;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
}
#nav-sheet a.nav-sheet__link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: 360;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  padding-block: var(--sp-3);
}

@media (min-width: 760px) {
  .nav-links { display: flex; }
  #nav-toggle { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 759px) {
  .status-pill__label { display: none; }
  .status-pill { padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-2); }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Hero — §3.2
   ========================================================================= */
#hero { padding-block: calc(var(--nav-h) + var(--sp-9)) var(--sp-8); }
.hero__kicker {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--sp-4); flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}
.hero__kicker .eyebrow { color: var(--c-ink-muted); }
.hero__dateline { color: var(--c-ink-faint); }
.hero__statement {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-weight: 360;
  font-size: var(--fs-display);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero__role {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg);
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}
.hero__signature { color: var(--c-accent); margin: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-8); max-width: 240px; }
.hero__signature .signature-svg { width: 220px; height: auto; }
/* Text signature rendered in a chosen handwriting font (replaces the SVG when set). */
.hero__signature--text {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  max-width: none;
  margin: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-8);
}

/* Hero portrait — uploaded photo or initials placeholder. */
.hero__portrait {
  width: 132px;
  height: 132px;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-6);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-rule-strong);
  background: var(--c-panel);
}
.hero__portrait-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.hero__portrait--empty {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-style: dashed;
}
.hero__portrait-initials {
  font-family: var(--font-display, "Fraunces"), serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 420;
  color: var(--c-ink-faint);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.hero__stats {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-8);
  padding-top: var(--sp-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
}
.hero-stat { min-width: 8ch; }
.hero-stat__figure {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.hero-stat__figure .affix { color: var(--c-accent); font-weight: 500; }
.hero-stat__caption {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  max-width: 22ch;
}
.u-underline-svg { position: relative; white-space: nowrap; }
.u-underline-svg svg {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -0.12em;
  width: 100%; height: 0.4em; overflow: visible; color: var(--c-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 699px) {
  .hero__stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .hero-stat { padding-block: var(--sp-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-rule); width: 100%; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   About — §3.3
   ========================================================================= */
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
}
.about__lede {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 50;
  font-weight: 340;
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  line-height: var(--lh-head);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  max-width: 26ch;
}
.about__body { max-width: var(--w-prose); }
.about__body p { margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); color: var(--c-ink); }
.about__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.about__sign {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  margin-top: var(--sp-5);
}
@media (min-width: 880px) {
  .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 4fr 8fr; gap: var(--sp-9); }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Stats — §3.4
   ========================================================================= */
#stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-7);
}
.stat__figure {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-figure);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.stat__figure .affix { color: var(--c-accent); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: baseline; }
.stat__underline { display: block; height: 0.45em; margin-top: var(--sp-1); color: var(--c-accent); overflow: visible; }
.stat__caption {
  display: block; margin-top: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-ink-muted); max-width: 24ch;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) { #stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { #stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-7); } }

/* =========================================================================
   Skills / Capabilities — §3.5
   ========================================================================= */
#skills-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-8);
}
.cap__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  line-height: var(--lh-head);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.cap__body { font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); max-width: 46ch; }
.cap__tools { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.cap__tool {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
}
.cap__tool-name { color: var(--c-ink); white-space: nowrap; flex: none; max-width: 70%; }
.cap__leader {
  flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--c-rule-strong);
  transform: translateY(-0.28em);
  position: relative;
}
.cap__leader::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 1px;
  width: var(--lead, 0%);
  border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--c-accent);
  transition: width var(--t-reveal) var(--ease-out);
}
.is-in .cap__leader::after { width: var(--lead, 0%); }
.cap__tool-tag {
  flex: none;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  font-variant: small-caps;
}
@media (min-width: 820px) {
  #skills-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-8) var(--sp-9); }
}
@media (max-width: 419px) {
  .cap__leader { display: none; }
  .cap__tool { justify-content: space-between; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Services — §3.6
   ========================================================================= */
#services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-7); }
.svc { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule); padding-top: var(--sp-4); }
.svc__no {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--fs-sub);
  color: var(--c-accent); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.svc__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-head);
  color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.svc__body { font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.svc__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.svc__list li {
  font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-ink);
  padding-block: var(--sp-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
}
.svc__list li:first-child { border-top: none; }
@media (min-width: 760px) { #services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-8); } }

/* =========================================================================
   Portfolio — §3.7
   ========================================================================= */
#portfolio-filters {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-7);
}
.filter-chip {
  position: relative;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted); padding-bottom: var(--sp-1);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.filter-chip::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1.5px; width: 0; background: var(--c-accent);
  transition: width var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.filter-chip:hover { color: var(--c-ink); }
.filter-chip[aria-pressed="true"] { color: var(--c-ink); }
.filter-chip[aria-pressed="true"]::after { width: 100%; }

#portfolio-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
.case-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block; width: 100%; text-align: left;
  background: var(--c-panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out),
              border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--sh-card); border-color: var(--c-rule-strong); }
.case-card.is-filtered-out { display: none; }
.case-card.is-fading { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
.case-card__no {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--c-accent); font-size: var(--fs-small);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.case-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-optical-sizing: auto; font-weight: 380;
  font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-head);
  color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.case-card__dek { font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.case-card__outcome {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--fs-figure);
  line-height: 1; color: var(--c-ink); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.case-card__outline { display: block; height: 0.4em; color: var(--c-accent); overflow: visible; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.case-card__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule); padding-top: var(--sp-3);
}
.case-card__meta span { position: relative; }
.case-card__meta span + span::before {
  content: "·"; margin-right: var(--sp-3); color: var(--c-rule-strong);
}
.case-card__chart { margin-top: var(--sp-5); color: var(--c-chart-16); }

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  #portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-6); }
  .case-card { grid-column: span 6; }
  .case-card.is-feature { grid-column: span 12; }
}
@media (min-width: 1080px) {
  .case-card { grid-column: span 5; }
  .case-card.is-feature { grid-column: span 7; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Category banner grid — the work section's category-first homepage view.
   renderCategoriesInto() adds .cat-grid onto #portfolio-grid (and onto the
   admin preview's #categories-grid). The #portfolio-grid id rules above
   (display:grid + a 12-col layout ≥860px) outrank a bare .cat-grid class, so
   the homepage layout is re-asserted via #portfolio-grid.cat-grid below.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-5); }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-6); } }
#portfolio-grid.cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width: 640px)  { #portfolio-grid.cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { #portfolio-grid.cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.cat-grid__empty { color: var(--c-ink-muted); font-size: var(--fs-body); }

.cat-card {
  position: relative; display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-panel-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  color: inherit; text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2),
              border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.cat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-modal); border-color: var(--c-rule-strong); }
.cat-card:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

.cat-card__cover { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.cat-card__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2); }
.cat-card:hover .cat-card__img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.cat-card__scrim { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,26,23,0) 34%, rgba(28,26,23,.24) 62%, rgba(28,26,23,.76) 100%); }

/* placeholder when a category has no cover yet (mirrors .pcard__cover--placeholder) */
.cat-card__cover--placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-panel) 0%, var(--c-panel-deep) 58%,
              color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 14%, var(--c-panel-deep)) 100%);
}
.cat-card__cover--placeholder::before {
  content: attr(data-initial);
  position: absolute; right: 0.06em; bottom: -0.14em;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--fs-display);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em; color: rgba(28,26,23,.07); line-height: 1;
}

.cat-card__body { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(var(--sp-4), 3vw, var(--sp-6)); }
.cat-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-head); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-canvas); text-wrap: balance;
}
.cat-card__count {
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 80%, transparent);
}
.cat-card__count .num { color: var(--c-accent-soft); font-weight: 600; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.cat-card__blurb {
  margin-top: var(--sp-2); font-size: var(--fs-small); line-height: var(--lh-body);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 82%, transparent);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}

.cat-card-enter { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
  animation: cat-card-in var(--t-reveal) var(--ease-out) forwards; animation-delay: var(--enter-delay, 0ms); }
@keyframes cat-card-in { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cat-card:hover { transform: none; }
  .cat-card:hover .cat-card__img { transform: none; }
  .cat-card-enter { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Modal — §3.7
   ========================================================================= */
.modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 120;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--sp-6);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.modal__backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(28,26,23,0.4);
  animation: fade-in var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.modal__panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--c-canvas);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-modal);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  max-width: 760px; width: 100%;
  margin-block: var(--sp-8);
  padding: clamp(var(--sp-6), 5vw, var(--sp-9));
  animation: modal-in var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
@keyframes fade-in { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes modal-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.modal__close {
  position: absolute; top: var(--sp-4); right: var(--sp-4);
  font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  width: 2.2rem; height: 2.2rem; display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.modal__close:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.modal__no { font-family: var(--font-display); font-variant: small-caps; color: var(--c-accent); font-size: var(--fs-small); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.modal__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 380;
  font-size: var(--fs-h1); line-height: var(--lh-head);
  color: var(--c-ink); margin: var(--sp-2) 0 var(--sp-4); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.modal__outcome {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-figure); line-height: 1; color: var(--c-ink);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--c-accent); display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-2); margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.modal__block { margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); max-width: var(--w-prose); }
.modal__block h3 { font-family: var(--font-sans); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--c-accent); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); font-weight: 600; }
.modal__block p { color: var(--c-ink); }
.modal__block ul li { position: relative; padding-left: var(--sp-5); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); color: var(--c-ink); }
.modal__block ul li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--c-accent); }
.modal__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule); padding-top: var(--sp-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); color: var(--c-ink-muted);
}
.modal__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2); margin-top: var(--sp-4); }
.modal__tag { font-size: var(--fs-caption); border: 1px solid var(--c-rule); border-radius: var(--r-pill); padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3); color: var(--c-ink-muted); }
.modal__links { margin-top: var(--sp-5); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4); }
.modal__links a { color: var(--c-accent); border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; font-size: var(--fs-small); }

/* =========================================================================
   Experience — §3.8
   ========================================================================= */
#experience-list {
  position: relative;
  margin-left: var(--sp-4);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  padding-left: var(--sp-7);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-7);
}
.exp { position: relative; }
.exp::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: calc(-1 * var(--sp-7) - 4px); top: 0.5em;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-canvas); border: 1.5px solid var(--c-accent);
}
.band-panel .exp::before { background: var(--c-panel); }
.exp__period { font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); font-variant: small-caps; }
.exp__role { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--fs-sub); line-height: var(--lh-head); color: var(--c-ink); }
.exp__org { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.exp__body { font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-ink); max-width: var(--w-prose); }
.exp__highlights { margin-top: var(--sp-3); }
.exp__highlights li { position: relative; padding-left: var(--sp-5); font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin-bottom: var(--sp-1); }
.exp__highlights li::before { content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--c-accent); }

/* =========================================================================
   Certifications — §3.9
   ========================================================================= */
#certifications-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-6); }
.cert { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule); padding-top: var(--sp-4); }
.cert__name { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-ink); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2); }
.cert__meta { font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); color: var(--c-ink-muted); font-variant: small-caps; }
.cert__id { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-ink-faint); margin-top: var(--sp-1); }
.cert__id a { color: var(--c-accent); border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }
@media (min-width: 640px) { #certifications-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-7); } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { #certifications-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* =========================================================================
   Testimonials — §3.10
   ========================================================================= */
#testimonials-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.quote { border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule); padding-block: var(--sp-7); max-width: 56ch; }
.quote:first-child { border-top: none; }
.quote__mark { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--c-accent); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 0.5; display: block; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3); }
.quote__body { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 360; font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-head); color: var(--c-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.quote__by { display: block; margin-top: var(--sp-4); font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); color: var(--c-ink-muted); font-variant: small-caps; }
.quote__rating { color: var(--c-accent); letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin-top: var(--sp-2); font-size: var(--fs-small); }
.quote__date { margin-top: var(--sp-2); font-size: var(--fs-caption); letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--c-ink-faint); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* Homepage Field Notes — a sliding carousel of FEATURED testimonials -------- */
.testimonials-stage { margin-top: var(--sp-6); }
.testimonials-foot { margin-top: var(--sp-5); display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }

/* Quote carousel: reuse the .carousel chrome but override the image-oriented
   styling (aspect-ratio/scrim/dark bg) for centred text slides. */
.carousel--quotes {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  height: clamp(300px, 42vh, 430px);
  max-height: none;
  background: var(--c-panel);
  display: block;
}
.carousel--quotes .carousel__slide {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(var(--sp-6), 5vw, var(--sp-8));
}
.carousel__quote { max-width: 62ch; text-align: center; }
.carousel--quotes .quote { border: none; padding: 0; max-width: none; }
.carousel--quotes .quote__body {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.3vw, 1.7rem);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 6; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.carousel--quotes .quote__by,
.carousel--quotes .quote__date { display: block; }
/* dots are canvas-tinted for the dark image carousel — re-ink them for the light quote panel */
.carousel--quotes .carousel__dot { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-ink) 22%, transparent); }
.carousel--quotes .carousel__dot.is-active { background: var(--c-accent); }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .carousel--quotes { height: clamp(340px, 70vh, 520px); }
  .carousel--quotes .quote__body { -webkit-line-clamp: 8; }
}

/* All-testimonials page grid (testimonials.html) — quote cards ------------- */
.pp-grid--quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: var(--sp-5); align-items: start; }
.pp-grid--quotes .quote { border: 1px solid var(--c-rule); border-radius: var(--r-md); padding: var(--sp-6); max-width: none; background: var(--c-canvas); }
.pp-grid--quotes .quote__body { font-size: var(--fs-sub); }

/* =========================================================================
   Contact — §3.11
   ========================================================================= */
#contact .contact__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--sp-7); }
.contact__heading { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 360; font-size: var(--fs-h2); line-height: var(--lh-head); color: var(--c-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4); }
.contact__blurb { color: var(--c-ink-muted); max-width: 44ch; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5); }
.contact__email { font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-accent); border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; }
.contact__socials { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4); margin-top: var(--sp-5); }
.contact__socials a { font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); color: var(--c-ink-muted); }
.contact__socials a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }

#contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-5); }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.field label { font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); color: var(--c-ink-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.field input, .field textarea {
  font: inherit; font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--c-ink); background: transparent;
  border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-rule-strong);
  padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--c-ink-faint); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-bottom-color: var(--c-accent); box-shadow: none; }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 6rem; }
.field__row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; }
.field__count { font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--c-ink-faint); }
.field__error { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-error); min-height: 1.2em; }
.form__error { font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-error); min-height: 1.2em; }

#contact-submit {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--c-canvas); background: var(--c-accent);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-6);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out), transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-spring);
  will-change: transform;
}
#contact-submit:hover { background: var(--c-accent-soft); }
#contact-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: progress; }
#contact-submit .arrow { transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out); }
#contact-submit:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-spinner { width: 1em; height: 1em; border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 50%, transparent); border-top-color: var(--c-canvas); border-radius: 50%; animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.contact__filed-wrap { padding-top: var(--sp-6); }
.contact__filed-rule { display: block; width: 100%; height: 2px; color: var(--c-accent); overflow: visible; }
.contact__filed { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: var(--fs-sub); color: var(--c-accent); margin-top: var(--sp-3); opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-out) 0.4s; }
.contact__filed.is-shown { opacity: 1; }

@media (min-width: 820px) {
  #contact .contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-9); }
}
@media (max-width: 819px) { #contact-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; } }

/* =========================================================================
   Footer — §3.12
   ========================================================================= */
#site-footer { background: var(--c-panel-deep); padding-block: var(--sp-8); }
.footer-inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--sp-5); font-size: var(--fs-caption); color: var(--c-ink-muted); }
.footer-brand { font-family: var(--font-display); font-variant: small-caps; font-size: var(--fs-sub); color: var(--c-ink); }
.footer-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--sp-2); }
.footer-line { letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
/* "Hosted on Internet Computer  [∞ logo]  Powered by Canister Studio" — the ICP
   mark sits inline where a separator dash would, vertically centred with the text. */
.footer-host { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5em; }
.footer-icplogo { height: 0.95em; width: auto; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }
.footer .admin-twin { font-size: var(--fs-sub); }
@media (max-width: 639px) { .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: left; } }

/* =========================================================================
   Section vertical rhythm (responsive) — §1.4
   ========================================================================= */
@media (min-width: 760px) { main > section { padding-block: var(--sp-8); } }
@media (min-width: 1080px) { main > section { padding-block: var(--sp-10); } }

/* Graceful empty-section note (shown when a list has no entries yet). */
.section-empty {
  color: var(--c-ink-faint);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-style: italic;
  padding-block: var(--sp-5);
}

/* =========================================================================
   Motion — §6
   ========================================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
.reveal.is-in {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity var(--t-reveal) var(--ease-out), transform var(--t-reveal) var(--ease-out);
}

.signature-path {
  stroke-dasharray: var(--sig-len, 2000);
  stroke-dashoffset: var(--sig-len, 2000);
}
.is-drawn .signature-path,
.signature-path.is-drawn {
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1800ms var(--ease-out);
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.ink-underline path { stroke-dasharray: var(--len, 200); stroke-dashoffset: var(--len, 200); }
.ink-underline.is-drawn path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; transition: stroke-dashoffset var(--t-count) var(--ease-out); }

/* =========================================================================
   PROJECTS SHOWCASE — Featured carousel + case study + projects page (E3/E4/E7)
   Cinematic "diapo" on the homepage, an editorial catalogue page, and a shared
   case-study detail (modal + admin preview). Class vocabulary fixed per [E7].
   ========================================================================= */

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   A. HOMEPAGE FEATURED CAROUSEL — .carousel
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--w-wide);
  margin-inline: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 620px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card);
  background: var(--c-panel-deep);
  outline: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  outline-offset: -1px;
}

.carousel__track { position: relative; height: 100%; }

.carousel__slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.carousel__slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; z-index: 1; }

/* Cover image + Ken-Burns drift (only on the active slide) */
.carousel__media {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.carousel__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__media img {
  animation: kenburns 9s linear forwards;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.carousel__slide.is-active:nth-child(even) .carousel__media img {
  transform-origin: 70% 40%;
}
@keyframes kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1.0); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.06); }
}
/* legibility scrims — the bottom gradient carries most of the work (the body
   text sits bottom-left); the left gradient is kept light + narrow so it doesn't
   read as a dark "strip" over light images (e.g. a white dashboard screenshot). */
.carousel__media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,26,23,0) 28%, rgba(28,26,23,0.20) 52%, rgba(28,26,23,0.76) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(28,26,23,0.30) 0%, rgba(28,26,23,0) 38%);
}
/* placeholder cover (no imageUrl) */
.carousel__media--placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-panel) 0%, var(--c-panel-deep) 60%,
              color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 14%, var(--c-panel-deep)) 100%);
}
.carousel__media--placeholder::before {
  content: attr(data-initial);
  position: absolute; right: 0.1em; bottom: -0.18em;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-display); letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: rgba(28,26,23,0.06); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.carousel__media--placeholder::after { background: none; }

/* Slide content */
.carousel__body {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(var(--sp-6), 4vw, var(--sp-8));
  max-width: min(60ch, 70%);
}
.carousel__kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-accent-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.carousel__kicker .sep { color: var(--c-ink-faint); margin-inline: var(--sp-2); }
.carousel__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: clamp(var(--fs-h2), 4.5vw, var(--fs-h1)); line-height: var(--lh-head);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--c-canvas);
  text-wrap: balance; margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.carousel__client {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); line-height: var(--lh-body);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 86%, transparent);
  max-width: 48ch; margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.carousel__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-small); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-canvas);
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.carousel__cta .arrow { transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.carousel__cta:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 88%, #000); }
.carousel__cta:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.carousel__cta:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

/* content entrance stagger when a slide becomes active */
.carousel__slide .carousel__kicker,
.carousel__slide .carousel__title,
.carousel__slide .carousel__client,
.carousel__slide .carousel__cta {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px);
}
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__kicker,
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__title,
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__client,
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__cta {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  transition: opacity var(--t-reveal) var(--ease-out-2), transform var(--t-reveal) var(--ease-out-2);
}
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__kicker { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__title  { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__client { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__cta    { transition-delay: 180ms; }

/* Arrows */
.carousel__arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 3;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 88%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--c-ink); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(28,26,23,0.18);
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.carousel__arrow.is-prev { left: var(--sp-4); }
.carousel__arrow.is-next { right: var(--sp-4); }
.carousel__arrow:hover { background: var(--c-canvas); color: var(--c-accent); }
.carousel__arrow:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

/* Dots */
.carousel__dots {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: var(--sp-4);
  transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 3;
  display: flex; gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.carousel__dot {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 45%, transparent);
  border: none; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  transition: width var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.carousel__dot.is-active {
  width: 22px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 45%, transparent);
}
.carousel__dot.is-active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 0; background: var(--c-accent-soft); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
/* progress fill animates while the carousel is "playing" (toggled by JS class) */
.carousel.is-playing .carousel__dot.is-active::after {
  animation: dot-fill 5000ms linear forwards;
}
@keyframes dot-fill { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }
.carousel__dot:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

/* "All projects →" button */
.projects-allbtn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-small);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  color: var(--c-ink); padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-5);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-rule-strong); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: transparent; cursor: pointer; margin-top: var(--sp-6);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.projects-allbtn .arrow { transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.projects-allbtn:hover { border-color: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-accent); }
.projects-allbtn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.projects-allbtn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .carousel { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .carousel { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
  .carousel__arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .carousel__arrow.is-prev { left: var(--sp-2); }
  .carousel__arrow.is-next { right: var(--sp-2); }
  .carousel__body { padding: var(--sp-5); max-width: 86%; }
  .projects-allbtn { display: flex; justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   B. FULL PROJECTS PAGE — .pp
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pp {
  max-width: var(--w-wide); margin-inline: auto;
  padding: var(--nav-h) var(--w-pad) var(--sp-10);
}
.pp-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: var(--sp-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
}
.pp-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-sub); letter-spacing: 0.02em; color: var(--c-ink);
}
.pp-back {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.pp-back .arrow { transition: transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.pp-back:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.pp-back:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(-3px); }

.pp-titleblock { margin-bottom: var(--sp-7); }
.pp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 380; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-h1); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
/* eyebrow is a SIBLING of .pp-title inside .pp-titleblock (not a child) */
.pp-eyebrow {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-accent); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
@media (min-width: 1080px) { .pp-title { font-size: clamp(var(--fs-h1), 6vw, var(--fs-display)); } }

/* Category context banner — shown when the page is filtered to one category. */
.pp-catbanner {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-5); flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-6); padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
  background: var(--c-panel); border: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent); border-radius: var(--r-md);
}
.pp-catbanner[hidden] { display: none; }
.pp-catbanner__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.pp-catbanner__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 380; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-head); letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--c-ink);
}
.pp-catbanner__blurb {
  margin-top: var(--sp-2); font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  max-width: var(--w-prose);
}
.pp-catbanner__reset {
  flex: none; align-self: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); letter-spacing: var(--tr-label); text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500; color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4); border: 1px solid var(--c-rule-strong); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out), border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.pp-catbanner__reset:hover { color: var(--c-accent); border-color: var(--c-accent); }
.pp-catbanner__reset:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

.pp-filters {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8); padding-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
}
.pp-filter {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-small); font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-4);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill); border: 1px solid var(--c-rule-strong);
  color: var(--c-ink-muted); background: transparent; cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out),
              background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.pp-filter:hover { border-color: var(--c-ink); color: var(--c-ink); }
.pp-filter.is-active { background: var(--c-accent); border-color: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-canvas); }
.pp-filter:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

.pp-grid {
  display: grid; gap: var(--sp-6);
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
}
.pp-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  color: var(--c-ink-faint); padding-block: var(--sp-9);
}
/* staggered entrance for projects-page cards (JS adds the class; skipped under reduced motion) */
.pp-card-enter {
  animation: pp-card-in 240ms var(--ease-out) var(--enter-delay, 0) both;
}
@keyframes pp-card-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pp-card-enter { animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .pp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   B.6 CARD — .pcard (shared homepage fallback + projects page)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pcard {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--c-panel); border: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-card); text-align: left; width: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2),
              box-shadow var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2),
              border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.pcard.is-hidden { display: none; }
.pcard.is-fading { opacity: 0; }
.pcard__cover {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-panel-deep);
}
.pcard__cover img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2);
}
.pcard__cover--placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-panel) 0%, var(--c-panel-deep) 60%,
              color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 14%, var(--c-panel-deep)) 100%);
}
.pcard__cover--placeholder::before {
  content: attr(data-initial);
  position: absolute; right: 0.08em; bottom: -0.12em;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-h1); letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: rgba(28,26,23,0.07); line-height: 1;
}
.pcard__body {
  padding: var(--sp-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2); flex: 1;
}
.pcard__cat {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  color: var(--c-accent); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.pcard__title {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-sub); line-height: var(--lh-head); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink); text-wrap: balance;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.pcard__title .ink-underline { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; width: 100%; }
.pcard__client { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-ink-muted); }
.pcard__summary {
  font-size: var(--fs-body); color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.pcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--sh-modal);
  border-color: var(--c-rule-strong);
}
.pcard:hover .pcard__cover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.pcard:hover .pcard__title { color: var(--c-accent); }
.pcard:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   C. CASE-STUDY DETAIL — .case (rendered into .modal__panel + admin preview)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* widen the modal panel when it carries a case study.
   JS adds `modal--case` to the modal WRAPPER (app.js + projects.js), so the rule
   is keyed off the wrapper, not the panel. */
.modal--case .modal__panel { max-width: 920px; }

.case__cover {
  position: relative;
  margin: calc(-1 * clamp(var(--sp-6), 5vw, var(--sp-9)))
          calc(-1 * clamp(var(--sp-6), 5vw, var(--sp-9))) var(--sp-6);
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-panel-deep);
}
.case__cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.case__cover::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,26,23,0) 35%, rgba(28,26,23,0.2) 60%, rgba(28,26,23,0.72) 100%);
}
.case__cover--placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-panel) 0%, var(--c-panel-deep) 60%,
              color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 14%, var(--c-panel-deep)) 100%);
}
.case__cover--placeholder::after { background: none; }
.case__cover--placeholder::before {
  content: attr(data-initial);
  position: absolute; right: 0.1em; bottom: -0.16em;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--fs-display); letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: rgba(28,26,23,0.06); line-height: 1;
}
.case__cover .carousel__kicker,
.case__cover .carousel__title {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.case__coverbody {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(var(--sp-5), 4vw, var(--sp-7));
  max-width: min(60ch, 80%);
}
/* title rendered in ink below the placeholder cover */
.case__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-h1); line-height: var(--lh-head); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--c-ink); text-wrap: balance; margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}
/* close button gets a chip when it floats over the photo (keyed off wrapper) */
.modal--case .modal__close {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 80%, transparent);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  z-index: 3;
}

.case__meta {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  padding-block: var(--sp-4); margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
}
.case__metaitem {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: var(--sp-2);
}
.case__metaitem + .case__metaitem {
  border-left: 1px solid var(--c-rule); padding-left: var(--sp-4);
}
.case__metaitem .label { color: var(--c-ink-faint); }
.case__metaitem .value { color: var(--c-ink); font-weight: 600; }

.case__summary {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-h3); line-height: var(--lh-head); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink); max-width: var(--w-prose);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-7); text-wrap: balance;
}

.case__section { margin-bottom: var(--sp-7); max-width: var(--w-prose); }
.case__section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  color: var(--c-accent); margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}
.case__section p {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--c-ink);
}
.case__section p + p { margin-top: var(--sp-3); }

.case__outcomes { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.case__outcomes li {
  position: relative; padding-left: var(--sp-6); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-lg); line-height: var(--lh-body); color: var(--c-ink);
}
.case__outcomes li::before {
  content: "—"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--c-accent);
}

.case__tools {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-block: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-7);
}
.case__tools .case__chip,
.case__tools li {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-caption);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-rule); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  padding: var(--sp-1) var(--sp-3); color: var(--c-ink-muted);
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.case__tools .case__chip:hover,
.case__tools li:hover { border-color: var(--c-rule-strong); }

/* C.6 media gallery */
.case__gallery {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--sp-3); margin-bottom: var(--sp-7); list-style: none; padding: 0;
}
.case__media {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--r-md); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--c-panel-deep); border: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
  cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
}
.case__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2);
}
.case__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.case__media iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.case__media.is-video::before {
  content: "▷"; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; z-index: 2;
  transform: translate(-40%, -50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 85%, transparent);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 30%, transparent);
}
.case__media.is-video.is-playing::before { display: none; }
.case__media-cap {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-caption); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: var(--tr-label);
  color: var(--c-canvas);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,26,23,0) 0%, rgba(28,26,23,0.7) 100%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.case__media:hover .case__media-cap,
.case__media:focus-visible .case__media-cap { opacity: 1; }
.case__media:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }

/* C.8 testimonials */
.case__testimonials {
  margin-block: var(--sp-7); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule); padding-top: var(--sp-6);
}
.case__quote {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-accent-wash);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-accent);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  padding: var(--sp-5) var(--sp-6);
}
.case__quote::before {
  content: "\201C"; position: absolute; top: 0.05em; left: var(--sp-4);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 30%, transparent); line-height: 1;
}
.case__quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-optical-sizing: auto;
  font-size: var(--fs-sub); line-height: var(--lh-head); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--c-ink);
}
.case__quote cite, .case__quote .case__attr {
  display: block; font-style: normal; font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--fs-small); color: var(--c-ink-muted); margin-top: var(--sp-3);
}
.case__quote .case__attr .author { color: var(--c-ink); }

/* C.9 links */
.case__links {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-top: var(--sp-6); padding-top: var(--sp-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-rule);
}
.case__links a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.2em;
  color: var(--c-accent); font-size: var(--fs-small); font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.case__links a:hover { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-accent) 80%, #000); }

/* case-study loading skeleton (JS emits .case-skeleton + __cover/__bar) */
.case-skeleton__cover {
  margin: calc(-1 * clamp(var(--sp-6), 5vw, var(--sp-9)))
          calc(-1 * clamp(var(--sp-6), 5vw, var(--sp-9))) var(--sp-6);
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-panel-deep) 0%, var(--c-panel) 50%, var(--c-panel-deep) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: case-shimmer 1.2s linear infinite;
}
.case-skeleton__bar {
  height: 1rem; border-radius: var(--r-sm); margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-panel-deep) 0%, var(--c-panel) 50%, var(--c-panel-deep) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: case-shimmer 1.2s linear infinite;
}
.case-skeleton__bar:nth-of-type(2) { width: 70%; }
.case-skeleton__bar:nth-of-type(3) { width: 85%; }
@keyframes case-shimmer { to { background-position: -200% 0; } }

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .case__gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(120px, 1fr)); }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   C.7 LIGHTBOX — .lightbox (above the modal)
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 140;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(28,26,23,0.86); padding: var(--sp-6);
  animation: fade-in var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.lightbox[hidden] { display: none; }
.lightbox__backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.lightbox__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: min(1100px, 92vw); max-height: 88vh; }
.lightbox__img {
  max-width: 100%; max-height: 88vh; object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--r-md); box-shadow: var(--sh-modal);
  display: block; animation: lightbox-in var(--t-base) var(--ease-out-2);
}
@keyframes lightbox-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.98); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.lightbox__video {
  width: min(1100px, 92vw); aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border: 0; border-radius: var(--r-md); display: block;
}
.lightbox__close {
  position: absolute; top: calc(-1 * var(--sp-6)); right: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 12%, transparent);
  color: var(--c-canvas); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.lightbox__close:hover { color: var(--c-accent-soft); }
.lightbox__close:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }
.lightbox__nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 14%, transparent);
  color: var(--c-canvas); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.lightbox__nav.is-prev { left: calc(-1 * var(--sp-7)); }
.lightbox__nav.is-next { right: calc(-1 * var(--sp-7)); }
.lightbox__nav:hover { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 24%, transparent); color: var(--c-accent-soft); }
.lightbox__nav:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }
.lightbox__caption {
  margin-top: var(--sp-3); text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--c-canvas) 78%, transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .lightbox__nav.is-prev { left: var(--sp-2); }
  .lightbox__nav.is-next { right: var(--sp-2); }
  .lightbox__close { top: var(--sp-2); right: var(--sp-2); }
}

/* =========================================================================
   Reduced motion — §6 / §7
   ========================================================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .signature-path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  .ink-underline path { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  .cap__leader::after { width: var(--lead, 0%); }
  .status-dot { animation: none; }

  /* Projects showcase — kill autoplay, Ken-Burns, hover transforms, scale */
  .carousel__slide.is-active .carousel__media img { animation: none; transform: none; }
  .carousel.is-playing .carousel__dot.is-active::after { animation: none; width: 100%; }
  .carousel__slide .carousel__kicker,
  .carousel__slide .carousel__title,
  .carousel__slide .carousel__client,
  .carousel__slide .carousel__cta { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .pcard:hover { transform: none; }
  .pcard:hover .pcard__cover img { transform: none; }
  .case__media:hover img { transform: none; }
  .case-skeleton__cover, .case-skeleton__bar { animation: none; background: var(--c-panel-deep); }
  .lightbox__img { animation: none; }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Boot fallback — visible loading/error state shown before app.js renders.
   app.js clears #hero (and thus #boot-fallback) on its first render; the
   watchdog in config.js switches this into an error state if loading fails.
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.boot-fallback {
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--c-ink-muted);
}
.boot-fallback__brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.boot-fallback__msg {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 38ch;
  margin: 0;
}
.boot-fallback__hint { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--c-ink-faint); }
.boot-fallback--error .boot-fallback__msg { color: var(--c-error); }
.boot-fallback--noscript {
  background: var(--c-panel);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.boot-fallback--noscript a { color: var(--c-accent); }