/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────
   RAJESH KARTHIK PORTFOLIO – style.css
   Aesthetic: Refined Luxury · Dark Foundation
   Palette: Deep Charcoal · Warm Gold · Ivory
───────────────────────────────────────────── */

:root {
  --black:     #0d0d0d;
  --dark:      #141414;
  --card-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --mid:       #242424;
  --border:    #2e2e2e;
  --muted:     #5a5a5a;
  --text:      #c8c4bc;
  --light:     #e8e4dc;
  --white:     #f5f1ea;
  --gold:      #c9a84c;
  --gold-light:#e4c87a;
  --gold-dim:  #c9a84c30;
  --accent:    #1a3a2e;
  --accent-mid:#1e4535;
  --accent-light:#2d6349;

  --ff-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --ff-mono:    'DM Mono', monospace;

  --nav-h: 72px;
  --max-w: 1200px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

body {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ── SCROLLBAR ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--black); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ── CONTAINER ── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; }

/* ── NAV ── */
#nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 40px;
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
#nav.scrolled { border-bottom-color: var(--border); }

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav-cta {
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--black) !important; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

/* ── HERO ── */
#hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.grid-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: 0.25;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
}
.orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.12;
}
.orb-1 {
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: var(--gold);
  top: -200px; right: -100px;
  animation: orb-drift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.orb-2 {
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
  animation: orb-drift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes orb-drift {
  from { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  to   { transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.1); }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 760px;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  animation: hero-in 1s var(--ease) both;
}
@keyframes hero-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}
.hero-name em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.stat-n {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-l {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.stat-div {
  width: 1px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bounce {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
}

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s var(--ease), transform 0.15s;
  cursor: pointer; border: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.btn-full { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

/* ── SECTIONS ── */
.section { padding: 120px 0; }
.section-dark { background: var(--dark); }
.section-accent { background: var(--accent); }

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-label.light { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.section-heading.light { color: var(--white); }
.section-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

.section-intro {
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.section-intro.light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

/* ── ABOUT ── */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.about-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: block;
}

.about-photo-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dim) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.initials-badge {
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  position: relative;
}
.photo-hint {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.about-badges {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.badge {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.about-text h2 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.about-text p {
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.about-text p strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; }
.about-meta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--card-dark);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.meta-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.meta-item a { color: var(--gold); }
.meta-item a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ── SKILLS ── */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.skill-card {
  background: var(--card-dark);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.skill-card:hover { background: var(--mid); }
.skill-card.featured { background: var(--mid); }
.skill-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}
.skill-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.skill-card ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.skill-card li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-left: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.skill-card li::before {
  content: '–';
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.certs-row { margin-top: 40px; }
.certs-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.certs-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.cert-tag {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.cert-tag:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

/* ── TIMELINE ── */
.timeline { position: relative; }
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 40px;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}
.tl-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.tl-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.tl-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  top: 8px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--black);
  outline: 1px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 1;
}
.tl-connector { display: none; }
.tl-card {
  padding-bottom: 0;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.tl-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tl-period {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tl-location {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.tl-role {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tl-company {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tl-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.tl-tags {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.tl-tags span {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── PROJECTS ── */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.project-card {
  background: var(--card-dark);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  position: relative;
}
.project-card:hover { background: #1f1f1f; }
.project-card.project-featured {
  background: var(--mid);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.project-card.project-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mid) 0%, var(--card-dark) 100%);
}
.project-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--border);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.project-card:hover .project-num { color: var(--gold-dim); }
.project-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.project-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.project-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  flex: 1;
}
.project-impact {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.impact-chip {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── BLOG ── */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-dark);
  padding: 40px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover { background: var(--mid); }
.featured-blog {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: var(--mid);
}
.blog-meta {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.featured-blog h3 { font-size: 2rem; }
.blog-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.blog-link:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

/* ── COACHING ── */
.coaching-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}
.coaching-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 48px 36px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.coaching-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.coaching-card.coaching-featured {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
}
.coaching-popular {
  position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 16px;
}
.coaching-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.coaching-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
}
.coaching-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.coaching-list {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}
.coaching-list li {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.coaching-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.btn-coaching {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn-coaching:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* BOOKING */
.booking-section {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0 20px;
}
.booking-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.booking-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.booking-placeholder {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.booking-placeholder-text {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.booking-placeholder p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.booking-options {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.booking-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.booking-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-dim); }
.booking-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35) !important;
}
.booking-note a { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info > p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 340px;
}
.contact-links {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.contact-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.cl-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: var(--card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  background: var(--card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  resize: vertical;
  outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  min-height: 20px;
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}
.footer-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.footer-left p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .about-photo-wrap { max-width: 320px; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .coaching-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .section { padding: 80px 0; }
  #hero { padding: 0 24px; }

  #nav { padding: 0 24px; }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: var(--black);
    padding: 40px 24px;
    gap: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 99;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex !important; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  /* Hamburger → X animation */
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-blog { grid-column: 1; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 16px; }
  .stat-div { display: none; }
}

/* ── PORTFOLIO CASE STUDIES ── */
.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.portfolio-card {
  background: var(--card-dark);
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.portfolio-card:hover { background: var(--mid); }
.portfolio-card-featured {
  background: var(--mid);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.portfolio-industry {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.portfolio-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--border);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-num { color: var(--gold-dim); }
.portfolio-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.portfolio-section { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.portfolio-label {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.portfolio-section p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.portfolio-impact {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.portfolio-impact-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.portfolio-impact ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.portfolio-impact li {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.portfolio-impact li::before {
  content: '✔';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  top: 1px;
}

/* ── THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TOPICS ── */
.tl-topics {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.tl-topic-tag {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.tl-topic-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE: portfolio ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}