/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ALEX MERCER — PREMIUM PORTFOLIO CSS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
  --bg: #080810;
  --bg2: #0d0d1a;
  --bg3: #12122a;
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --glass-hover: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --text: #e8e8f0;
  --text-muted: #8888aa;
  --text-dim: #5555777;
  --accent: #7c3aed;
  --accent2: #06b6d4;
  --accent3: #f59e0b;
  --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #06b6d4);
  --grad-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #f43f5e);
  --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(124,58,237,.25);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --nav-h: 72px;
  --transition: .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

.light-mode {
  --bg: #f0f0f8;
  --bg2: #e8e8f4;
  --bg3: #ffffff;
  --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  --glass-border: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --glass-hover: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  --text: #1a1a2e;
  --text-muted: #5555777;
  --shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

/* ── Reset & Base ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) var(--bg2);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg2); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--accent); border-radius: 99px; }

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background .4s, color .4s;
}

/* ── Custom Cursor ── */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: transform .1s;
}
.cursor-ring {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  opacity: .5;
  transition: transform .15s ease, width .25s, height .25s, opacity .3s;
}
body:has(a:hover) .cursor-ring,
body:has(button:hover) .cursor-ring {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  opacity: .8;
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.1);
}
@media (pointer: coarse) { .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; } }

/* ── Loader ── */
.loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: opacity .6s, visibility .6s;
}
.loader.hide { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

.loader-inner { text-align: center; }
.loader-logo {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: pulse 1s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes pulse { from { opacity: .6; } to { opacity: 1; } }

.loader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--glass);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}
.loader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--grad);
  border-radius: 99px;
  animation: load 2s ease-in-out forwards;
}
@keyframes load { from { width: 0; } to { width: 100%; } }
.loader-text { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: 2px; font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; }

/* ── Navbar ── */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  padding: 0 2rem;
  transition: background .4s, backdrop-filter .4s, border-color .4s;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(8,8,16,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.nav-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
}
.logo-bracket { color: var(--accent); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: .25rem;
}
.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: .5rem .85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color .3s, background .3s;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1); }

.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.nav-cta {
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .55rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(124,58,237,.4); }

.theme-toggle {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.theme-toggle:hover { background: var(--glass-hover); transform: rotate(30deg); }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* ── Container ── */
.container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }

/* ── Sections ── */
.section {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent2);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text);
}
.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.section-line {
  width: 60px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad);
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
}

/* ── Glass Cards ── */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  background: var(--glass-hover);
  border-color: rgba(124,58,237,.25);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  padding: .85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; transition: transform .3s; }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
}
.btn-glass {
  background: var(--glass);
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-glass:hover {
  background: var(--glass-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent2);
  color: var(--accent2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ── Reveal Animations ── */
.reveal-up, .reveal-left, .reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}
.reveal-up { transform: translateY(40px); }
.reveal-left { transform: translateX(-50px); }
.reveal-right { transform: translateX(50px); }
.revealed { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
}

.hero-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  opacity: .6;
}

.hero-blobs { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: .15;
  animation: blobFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blob-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: var(--accent);
  top: -200px; left: -200px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.blob-2 {
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: var(--accent2);
  bottom: -150px; right: -100px;
  animation-delay: 3s;
}
.blob-3 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: var(--accent3);
  top: 40%; left: 50%;
  animation-delay: 5s;
}
@keyframes blobFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(20px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
  66% { transform: translate(-15px, 20px) scale(.95); }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: .45rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.badge-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.4} }

.hero-name {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.name-line {
  display: block;
  font-size: .45em;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}
.name-main {
  display: block;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-role {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.role-prefix { color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
.typed-text {
  color: var(--accent2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.cursor-blink {
  color: var(--accent);
  animation: blink .8s step-end infinite;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-tagline em { color: var(--accent2); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.social-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.social-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.social-icon.sm { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.social-icon.sm svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--grad);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.4);
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  animation: fadeUpDown 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.scroll-indicator {
  width: 26px; height: 42px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 99px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px;
}
.scroll-dot {
  width: 4px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 99px;
  animation: scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollDot { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(14px)} }
@keyframes fadeUpDown { 0%,100%{opacity:.6; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)} 50%{opacity:1; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px)} }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about { background: var(--bg2); }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.about-img-placeholder {
  width: 340px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg2) 0%, var(--bg2) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.avatar-initials img{
  padding-top: 20px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.avatar-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.3);
  animation: ringPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ring-1 { width: 380px; height: 380px; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); animation-delay: 0s; }
.ring-2 { width: 440px; height: 440px; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); animation-delay: 1s; }
@keyframes ringPulse { 0%,100%{opacity:.3;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)} 50%{opacity:.7;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.02)} }

.avatar-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: orbitSpin 8s linear infinite;
}
.orbit-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
@keyframes orbitSpin { from{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg)} to{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg)} }

.image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(124,58,237,.4);
}
.image-badge span { display: block; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.image-badge small { font-size: .75rem; opacity: .9; }

.about-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.about-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.about-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}
.meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .15rem; }
.meta-label { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.meta-value { font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; }
.status-available { color: #10b981; }

.about-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}
.stat-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform .4s;
}
.stat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stat-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}
.stat-suffix {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--grad);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}
.stat-label { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .85rem; margin-top: .4rem; }

/* Journey Timeline */
.journey-title { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  border-radius: 99px;
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2rem;
  top: 1.5rem;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad);
  border: 2px solid var(--bg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  transform: translateX(-6px);
}
.timeline-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.timeline-year {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--accent2);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.timeline-content h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin: .4rem 0; }
.timeline-content p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SKILLS SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.skills-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.skills-col-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.skill-bar-item { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.skill-bar-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.skill-pct { color: var(--accent2); }
.skill-bar-track {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--glass);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--grad);
  border-radius: 99px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  position: relative;
}
.skill-bar-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.skill-categories { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.75rem; }
.skill-category h4 {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}
.skill-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.chip {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: .35rem .85rem;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.chip:hover {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--text);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   PROJECTS SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.projects { background: var(--bg2); }

.project-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: .75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: .5rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--grad);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.3);
}

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.project-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.project-card.hidden { display: none; }
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }

.project-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr1), var(--clr2));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: transform .5s;
}
.project-card:hover .project-img-placeholder { transform: scale(1.05); }
.proj-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3)); }
.project-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.project-card:hover .project-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.proj-modal-btn {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  border: none;
  padding: .7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.proj-modal-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }

.project-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.project-tags { display: flex; gap: .4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.tag {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  color: var(--accent2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.2);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: .2rem .7rem;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.project-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.project-desc { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.project-links { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.proj-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: .3rem .9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.proj-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.proj-link:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--accent); }
.proj-link-live {
  background: var(--grad);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}
.proj-link-live:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.4); color: #fff; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   EXPERIENCE SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.exp-timeline { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.exp-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.exp-marker { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.exp-dot {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(124,58,237,.5);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}
.exp-line {
  flex: 1;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(124,58,237,.5), transparent);
  margin-top: .5rem;
}
.exp-card { padding: 2rem; }
.exp-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.exp-role { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.exp-company { color: var(--accent2); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.exp-duration {
  background: rgba(124,58,237,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124,58,237,.2);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: .3rem .9rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}
.exp-resp { padding-left: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.exp-resp li { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.exp-tech { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   EDUCATION SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.education { background: var(--bg2); }
.edu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.edu-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.edu-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.edu-content h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.edu-inst { color: var(--accent2); font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.edu-year {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(6,182,212,.1);
  color: var(--accent2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,182,212,.2);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: .15rem .7rem;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.edu-grade { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.service-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation-delay: var(--delay);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px; height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad);
  opacity: 0;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  filter: blur(50px);
  transition: opacity .5s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-glow { opacity: .2; }
.service-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.service-card > p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.service-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.service-features li {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .84rem;
  padding: .3rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.service-features li::before { content: '→'; color: var(--accent2); font-size: .75rem; }
.service-price {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--accent2);
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials { background: var(--bg2); }
.testimonial-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.stars { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--accent3); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: 4px; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}
.testimonial-author strong { display: block; font-weight: 700; }
.testimonial-author span { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .85rem; }

.testimonial-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--grad);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: .5rem; }
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   ACHIEVEMENTS
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.achievements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.ach-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  animation-delay: var(--delay);
}
.ach-badge { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ach-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.ach-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .88rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESUME SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.resume-section { background: var(--bg2); }
.resume-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 3rem;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.resume-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.resume-icon { font-size: 3rem; }
.resume-content h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.resume-content p { color: var(--text-muted); }
.resume-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.blog-search {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.search-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: .7rem 1.4rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.search-wrapper svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
.search-wrapper input {
  flex: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: .9rem;
  outline: none;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.search-wrapper input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.blog-tags-filter { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tag-filter {
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background: var(--glass);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.tag-filter:hover, .tag-filter.active {
  background: var(--grad);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.blog-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card.hidden { display: none; }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.blog-img {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr1), var(--clr2));
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem;
}
.blog-cat {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .3rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 99px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.blog-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-date { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .78rem; font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; }
.blog-content h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: .5rem 0; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-content p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .87rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.blog-read-more {
  color: var(--accent2);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: gap .3s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
}
.blog-read-more:hover { gap: .5rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact { background: var(--bg2); }
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.contact-info h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-info > p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-item strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .1rem; }
.contact-item span { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.contact-socials { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form { padding: 2.5rem; }
.form-group { position: relative; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124,58,237,.12);
}
.form-group label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  top: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 0 .35rem;
}
.form-group input:focus ~ label,
.form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.form-group textarea:focus ~ label,
.form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
  top: -.65rem;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.field-error { color: #f43f5e; font-size: .78rem; margin-top: .35rem; display: block; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem; }
.form-success {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: .9rem;
}
.form-success.show { display: flex; }

/* Map */
.map-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.map-wrapper iframe { display: block; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.footer-top { padding: 5rem 0 3rem; }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.footer-brand .nav-logo { margin-bottom: 1rem; display: inline-block; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.footer-links-group h4 {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.footer-links-group ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .65rem; }
.footer-links-group a, .footer-links-group span {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .88rem;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.footer-links-group a:hover { color: var(--accent2); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}
.footer-bottom .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL TO TOP
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(124,58,237,.4);
  z-index: 500;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.scroll-top.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(124,58,237,.6); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   MODALS
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 5000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-box {
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(.9) translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-overlay.open .modal-box { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: #f43f5e; border-color: #f43f5e; color: #fff; }

/* Resume Modal */
.resume-modal-box { max-width: 560px; }
.resume-preview-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border); }
.rp-name { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.rp-title { color: var(--accent2); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.rp-contact { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .82rem; font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace; }
.resume-preview-section { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.resume-preview-section h4 {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}
.resume-preview-section p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.resume-preview-section strong { color: var(--text); }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: rgba(8,8,16,.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 2rem;
    gap: .5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    z-index: 999;
  }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-image-wrapper { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
  .about-img-placeholder { width: 280px; height: 320px; }
  .about-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .skills-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .achievements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .edu-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section { padding: 5rem 0; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .achievements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .resume-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .exp-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .exp-marker { display: none; }
  .blog-search { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-name { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .stat-card { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
}