:root {
    --bg: #060a12;
    --bg2: #0d1424;
    --accent: #00d4ff;
    --accent2: #0066ff;
    --text: #e8edf5;
    --muted: #8b9ab8;
    --border: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
    --card: rgba(13, 20, 36, 0.8);
}

* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ── BACKGROUND GRID ── */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ── NAV ── */
nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 20px 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.85);
}

.logo {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo span { color: var(--accent); }

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 36px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 1px;
    background: var(--accent);
    transition: width 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* ── HAMBURGER ── */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 4px;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--text);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 65px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 10, 18, 0.97);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 24px 40px;
    z-index: 99;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }

.mobile-menu a {
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 120px 60px 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content { max-width: 780px; }

.hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
}

.hero-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.1s ease both;
}

.hero h1 .name { color: var(--accent); }

.hero h1 .line2 {
    display: block;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.6em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.2s ease both;
}

.hero-desc strong { color: var(--text); }

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.3s ease both;
}

.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%; right: -10%;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* ── ABOUT PREVIEW ── */
.about-preview {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.about-grid h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-grid h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

.about-grid p {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.about-grid p strong { color: var(--text); }

.skills-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.skill-tag {
    background: var(--bg2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--accent);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent2), var(--accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.stat-card:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.stat-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── SERVICES ── */
.services {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.services-header {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.services-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.services-header h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

.services-header p {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.service-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.service-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text);
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── PROJECTS PREVIEW ── */
.projects-preview {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.project-card {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent2), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.project-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.project-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.project-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.project-card p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.project-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.project-tag {
    background: var(--bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── CTA ── */
.cta {
    padding: 120px 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-inner {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

.cta p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.cta-glow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 700px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
    padding: 32px 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

footer p {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

footer p span { color: var(--accent); }

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

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

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav { padding: 18px 28px; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .hero { padding: 100px 28px 60px; }
    .about-preview, .services, .projects-preview, .cta { padding: 70px 28px; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
    footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; padding: 28px; }
}

      /* ── ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES ── */

        .page-hero {
            padding: 160px 60px 80px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .page-hero-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .page-hero h1 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.05;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
        }

        .page-hero h1 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .page-hero p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 580px;
            animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.1s ease both;
        }

        .page-hero-glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 10%; right: -5%;
            width: 500px; height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* ── INTRO SECTION ── */
        .intro-section {
            padding: 80px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .intro-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
            gap: 80px;
            align-items: start;
            max-width: 1100px;
        }

        .intro-left h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .intro-left h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .intro-left p {
            color: var(--muted);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .intro-left p strong { color: var(--text); }

        .intro-left .btn-primary {
            margin-top: 16px;
            display: inline-flex;
        }

        /* avatar placeholder */
        .avatar-box {
            aspect-ratio: 4/5;
            background: var(--bg2);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 12px;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            max-height: 400px;
        }

        .avatar-box::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05), transparent 60%);
        }

        .avatar-icon {
            font-size: 4rem;
            opacity: 0.4;
        }

        .avatar-box span {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        /* ── SKILLS SECTION ── */
        .skills-section {
            padding: 80px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .skills-section .section-label { margin-bottom: 16px; }

        .skills-section h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            max-width: 500px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .skills-section h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .skills-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 16px;
            max-width: 1100px;
        }

        .skill-card {
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 24px 20px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .skill-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent2), var(--accent));
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .skill-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .skill-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .skill-card-icon {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: block;
        }

        .skill-card-name {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .skill-card-desc {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* ── JOURNEY SECTION ── */
        .journey-section {
            padding: 80px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .journey-section h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .journey-section h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .timeline {
            max-width: 700px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 16px; top: 8px; bottom: 0;
            width: 1px;
            background: var(--border);
        }

        .timeline-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 32px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .timeline-dot {
            width: 33px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            padding-top: 4px;
        }

        .timeline-dot::before {
            content: '';
            width: 10px; height: 10px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--accent);
            border: 2px solid var(--bg);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .timeline-content {
            flex: 1;
            padding-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .timeline-date {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .timeline-content h3 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .timeline-content p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ── WHY CHOOSE ME ── */
        .why-section {
            padding: 80px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .why-section .section-label { margin-bottom: 16px; }

        .why-section h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .why-section h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .why-section > p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 560px;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
        }

        .why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 1100px;
        }

        .why-card {
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 32px 28px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .why-card.featured {
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.35);
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.04);
        }

        .why-card.featured::after {
            content: 'KEY ADVANTAGE';
            position: absolute;
            top: 16px; right: 16px;
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.12em;
            color: var(--accent);
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
            padding: 3px 8px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .why-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .why-icon {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            display: block;
        }

        .why-card h3 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .why-card p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .why-card p strong { color: var(--accent); }

        /* ── VALUES SECTION ── */
        .values-section {
            padding: 80px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .values-section h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .values-section h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .values-list {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            max-width: 900px;
        }

        .value-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            align-items: flex-start;
            padding: 24px;
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .value-item:hover {
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .value-number {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
            line-height: 1;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 32px;
        }

        .value-text h4 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .value-text p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ── CTA ── */
        .about-cta {
            padding: 100px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .about-cta h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .about-cta h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .about-cta p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 480px;
            margin: 0 auto 36px;
        }

        .cta-btns {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .page-hero { padding: 120px 28px 60px; }
            .intro-section, .skills-section, .journey-section,
            .why-section, .values-section, .about-cta { padding: 60px 28px; }
            .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
            .avatar-box { max-height: 260px; }
            .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .values-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }

                /* ── PROJECTS PAGE SPECIFIC ── */

        .page-hero {
            padding: 160px 60px 80px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .page-hero-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .page-hero h1 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.05;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
        }

        .page-hero h1 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .page-hero p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 580px;
            animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.1s ease both;
        }

        .page-hero-glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 10%; right: -5%;
            width: 500px; height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* ── FILTER TABS ── */
        .filter-section {
            padding: 0 60px 48px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .filter-tabs {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .filter-tab {
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            color: var(--muted);
            padding: 8px 20px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
        }

        .filter-tab:hover {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .filter-tab.active {
            background: var(--accent);
            border-color: var(--accent);
            color: var(--bg);
        }

        /* ── PROJECTS GRID ── */
        .projects-section {
            padding: 0 60px 100px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .projects-full-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 1100px;
        }

        .project-full-card {
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .project-full-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent2), var(--accent));
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

        .project-full-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        }

        .project-full-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .project-full-card.coming-soon {
            opacity: 0.6;
            border-style: dashed;
        }

        .project-full-card.coming-soon:hover {
            opacity: 0.8;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* project thumbnail area */
        .project-thumb {
            height: 160px;
            background: var(--bg2);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 3rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        }

        .project-thumb::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08), rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.04));
        }

        .project-thumb-grid {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 24px 24px;
        }

        .project-thumb-icon {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3));
        }

        /* project body */
        .project-body {
            padding: 24px;
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .project-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .project-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            padding: 3px 10px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .project-year {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .project-body h3 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .project-body p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            flex: 1;
        }

        .project-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 6px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .project-tag {
            background: var(--bg);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            padding: 3px 8px;
            border-radius: 3px;
        }

        .project-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .project-link {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--accent);
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .project-link:hover {
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
            border-color: var(--accent);
        }

        .project-link.disabled {
            color: var(--muted);
            border-color: var(--border);
            cursor: default;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* coming soon card */
        .coming-soon-inner {
            padding: 48px 24px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            flex: 1;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .coming-soon-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            opacity: 0.4;
        }

        .coming-soon-inner h3 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .coming-soon-inner p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            opacity: 0.7;
            line-height: 1.5;
            max-width: 180px;
        }

        /* ── GITHUB SECTION ── */
        .github-section {
            padding: 80px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .github-card {
            max-width: 700px;
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 40px 44px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 40px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .github-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
            box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .github-icon {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .github-text h3 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .github-text p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .github-note {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            opacity: 0.6;
            margin-top: 10px;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* ── CTA ── */
        .projects-cta {
            padding: 100px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .projects-cta h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .projects-cta h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .projects-cta p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 480px;
            margin: 0 auto 36px;
        }

        /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .page-hero { padding: 120px 28px 60px; }
            .filter-section { padding: 0 28px 40px; }
            .projects-section { padding: 0 28px 80px; }
            .projects-full-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .github-section, .projects-cta { padding: 60px 28px; }
            .github-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 32px 24px; }
        }

                /* ── CONTACT PAGE SPECIFIC ── */

        .page-hero {
            padding: 160px 60px 80px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .page-hero-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .page-hero h1 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.05;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
        }

        .page-hero h1 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .page-hero p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            max-width: 560px;
            animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.1s ease both;
        }

        .page-hero-glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 10%; right: -5%;
            width: 500px; height: 500px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        /* ── CONTACT SECTION ── */
        .contact-section {
            padding: 60px 60px 100px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
            gap: 80px;
            max-width: 1100px;
            align-items: start;
        }

        /* ── LEFT: INFO ── */
        .contact-info h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .contact-info h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .contact-info > p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
        }

        .contact-details {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .contact-detail-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }

        .contact-detail-item:hover {
            border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.4);
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .contact-detail-icon {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 36px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .contact-detail-text {
            flex: 1;
        }

        .contact-detail-label {
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.12em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-bottom: 2px;
        }

        .contact-detail-value {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* availability badge */
        .availability {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 14px 20px;
        }

        .availability-dot {
            width: 8px; height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #22c55e;
            animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-green {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4); }
            50% { opacity: 0.8; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
        }

        .availability-text {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .availability-text strong { color: #22c55e; }

        /* ── RIGHT: FORM ── */
        .contact-form-wrap {
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .form-title {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .form-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .form-group input,
        .form-group textarea,
        .form-group select {
            width: 100%;
            background: var(--bg);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            color: var(--text);
            font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            outline: none;
            appearance: none;
        }

        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus,
        .form-group select:focus {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .form-group input.error,
        .form-group textarea.error,
        .form-group select.error {
            border-color: #ef4444;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
        }

        .form-group textarea {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 120px;
        }

        .form-group select option {
            background: var(--bg2);
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .error-msg {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: #ef4444;
            margin-top: 6px;
            display: none;
        }

        .error-msg.visible { display: block; }

        .form-submit {
            width: 100%;
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--bg);
            border: none;
            padding: 14px 28px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            letter-spacing: 0.03em;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .form-submit:hover {
            background: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.25);
        }

        .form-submit:disabled {
            opacity: 0.6;
            cursor: not-allowed;
            transform: none;
        }

        /* success state */
        .form-success {
            display: none;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
        }

        .form-success.visible { display: block; }

        .success-icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            display: block;
        }

        .form-success h3 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .form-success p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ── FAQ SECTION ── */
        .faq-section {
            padding: 80px 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .faq-section .section-label { margin-bottom: 16px; }

        .faq-section h2 {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .faq-section h2 span { color: var(--accent); }

        .faq-list {
            max-width: 760px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .faq-item {
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: border-color 0.3s;
        }

        .faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3); }

        .faq-question {
            width: 100%;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            padding: 20px 24px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-align: left;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .faq-question span {
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text);
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .faq-arrow {
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: 1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .faq-item.open .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

        .faq-answer {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .faq-answer.open {
            max-height: 300px;
            padding: 0 24px 20px;
        }

        .faq-answer p {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .faq-answer p strong { color: var(--text); }

        /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .page-hero { padding: 120px 28px 60px; }
            .contact-section { padding: 60px 28px 80px; }
            .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
            .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px 24px; }
            .faq-section { padding: 60px 28px; }
        }
