/* styles.css */

:root {
  --bg: #050814;
  --bg-soft: #0c1022;
  --accent: #3a9df7;
  --accent-soft: #2e78c8;
  --text-main: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: #9ca3af;
  --text-more-muted: #9ca3af94;
  --on-page: #60646c;
  --border-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --shadow-soft: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --font-sans: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

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

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background: radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 50% 0%, rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.2), transparent),
              var(--bg);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}


/* Layout */

.site-wrapper {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Header / Nav */

.site-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.96), rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.7));
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 20;
}

.nav-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}

.nav-links a.disabled {
  
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--accent-soft);
}


.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 10%, #ffffff, #3a9df7 40%, #050814 80%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}


.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  opacity: .7;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 0.15rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: color 0.18s ease, border-bottom-color 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-main);
  /* border-bottom-color: var(--accent-soft); */
}



.nav-cta {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.12);
  transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Main content */

main {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Hero (Home) */

.hero {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.2fr) minmax(0, 2fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Desktop hero image sizing */
.hero-image {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;   /* center it in its column */
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-image img {
  width: 300px;              /* 🔧 change this to the size you want */
  max-width: 100%;           /* don't overflow on smaller screens */
  height: auto;
}


.hero-kicker {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw + 1rem, 3.2rem);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw + 1rem, 2.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-title span.accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #3a9df7, #7dd3fc);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 32rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-subtitle strong {
  color: #e5e7eb;
}

/* HERO BUTTONS */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-ghost {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero-support {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-more-muted);
}

/* CHANGE SIZING FOR HERO BUTTONS ON MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-ghost {
    padding: .5rem .8rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    /* width: 100%;
    justify-content: center; */
  }
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #7dd3fc);
  color: #020617;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-ghost {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  color: var(--accent-soft);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  /* border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.7); */
  /* border-color: rgba(79, 120, 182, 0.7); */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35))
        drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.1));
  color: var(--text-main);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Hero - right panel */
.hero-panel {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 0%, rgba(148, 163, 253, 0.16), transparent),
              linear-gradient(to bottom right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.hero-panel-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.hero-panel-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-project {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.hero-project strong {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* Section layouts */

.section {
  padding: 3rem 0 .5rem;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.section-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* Case studies header: kicker + inline nav */
  .case-studies-header-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

.section-header-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-nav-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* .section-nav-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
} */

.section-nav-btn:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.section-nav-btn:active {
  outline: none;
}

/* Hide all cards by default; show the active one */
.case-card-list .case-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 360ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1), transform 360ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.case-card-list .case-card.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Make the case study carousel container own some height */
.case-card-list {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 240px; /* tweak based on your content */
}


@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .case-studies-header-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* Section title adjustments */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 34rem;
}

/* Studio */
.section-studio-intro {
  /* Reduce top spacing on the studio page so content sits higher under header */
  margin-top: 5px;
  padding-top: 12px;
}

/* main two-column grid */
.studio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.studio-copy p {
  max-width: 44rem;
}

/* meta column */
.studio-meta {
  padding-left: 32px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0,183,255,0.05);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* small icon */
.studio-meta-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.studio-meta-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.9);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
}

/* groups inside meta column */
.studio-meta-group + .studio-meta-group {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); /* subtle divider */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);; /* subtle divider */
}

/* label */
.studio-meta-label {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* list */
.studio-meta-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.studio-meta-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}

/* tiny tick as bullet */
.studio-meta-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.4em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.7);
}


/* responsive stacking */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .studio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .studio-meta {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 24px;
  }

  .studio-meta-icon {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
}

/* CAPABILIIES LIST */
/* Capabilities — card grid */
.capabilities-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.capabilities-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  color: #e7f5ff;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease,
    background 0.2s ease,
    opacity 0.2s ease;
}

/* subtle cyan highlight sweep */
.capabilities-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left,
    rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.16),
    transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* hover / focus effect */
.capabilities-list li:hover,
.capabilities-list li:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(7, 20, 40, 0.95);
  border-color: #00e5ff;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 18px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.35);
}

/* tiny leading bullet accent */
.capabilities-list li::marker {
  /* no default bullet */
  content: "";
}

/* optional left accent bar */
.capabilities-list li::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 18%;
  bottom: 18%;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #00e5ff,
    #9b5fff
  );
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Responsive: two-column grid on wider screens */
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .capabilities-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}


/* main two-column grid */
.bottom-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  /* margin-top: 48px; */
  /* border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); */
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(0,183,255,0.05);
}

/* columns */
.bottom-column {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* subtle vertical divider for right column */
.bottom-column--right {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding-left: 32px;
}

/* eyebrow heading */
.section-eyebrow {
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* list styling */
.bottom-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.bottom-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

/* tiny chevron bullet */
.bottom-list li::before {
  content: "▸";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* responsive: stack on mobile, adjust dividers */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bottom-info-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .bottom-column--right {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 24px;
  }
}


/* Cards */

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

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

.card-tagline {
  display: flex;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
}

.tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

/* Projects list */

.project-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Increase vertical spacing specifically for the Dream Agent (first) ecosystem panel */
.ecosystem-panel[data-index="0"] .project-list {
  gap: 3.6rem; /* larger spacing between project cards */
}

/* Also apply the same increased spacing to the Viking Ice Arena (second) ecosystem */
.ecosystem-panel[data-index="1"] .project-list {
  gap: 3.6rem;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.project-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.project-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.project-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: right;
}

.project-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.project-body {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.project-links {
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.project-links a {
  padding-bottom: 0.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.6);
  color: #e5e7eb;
}

/* About / studio page */

.two-column {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.8fr) minmax(0, 2fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.lead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.list li::before {
  content: "▹";
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
}

/* Contact */

.contact-card {
  max-width: 520px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.contact-row {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-row strong {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 90px;
  color: #e5e7eb;
}

/* Footer */

.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding: 1.2rem 0 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.96);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-right {
  text-align: right;
}

.contact-form .field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.contact-form label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  /* text-transform: uppercase; */
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  background: rgba(5, 6, 10, 0.9);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Img Icons */
.icon_rep {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  /* width: 1em;
  height: 1em; */
  border-radius: 50%; /* make circular */
  object-fit: cover;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 0; /* spacing handled by .case-study-name gap */
  flex-shrink: 0; /* keep icon size inside flex layout */
}

/* Img Icons */
.icon_rep_studio {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  /* width: 1em;
  height: 1em; */
  border-radius: 50%; /* make circular */
  object-fit: cover;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
}

.img_with_title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* CASE STUDIES CAROUSEL */
/* .section-case-studies .section-header {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.case-carousel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.case-viewport {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 260px; /* adjust if you want it taller 
} 

/* Kaleidoscope-style card transitions */
/* .case-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(6px) rotate(-1deg);
  filter: blur(2px);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  min-height: 300px;
  transition:
    opacity 0.45s ease,
    transform 0.45s ease,
    filter 0.45s ease;
}

.case-card.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  filter: blur(0);
} */

/* CASE STUDIES CAROUSEL – arrows outside, brand blue text */

/* Layout: arrows + viewport */
/* .section-case-studies .case-carousel {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
} */

/* Keep your existing viewport behavior */
/* .case-viewport {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 280px;
} */

/* Arrows */
/* Base arrow buttons (outside card) */
/* .case-nav {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;

  color: #3A9DF7;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition:
    transform 0.15s ease,
    text-shadow 0.15s ease,
    filter 0.15s ease;
} */


/* .case-nav:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.2);
  text-shadow:
    0 0 4px  rgba(58, 157, 247, 1),
    0 0 10px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.95),
    0 0 18px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.75),
    0 0 28px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.55),
    0 0 44px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.35);
} */




/* Active click */
/* .case-nav:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
} */

/* Keyboard focus */
/* .case-nav:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.85),
    0 0 16px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.55);
} */

/* .case-nav:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 24, 40, 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.case-nav:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.case-nav:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #00e5ff;
  outline-offset: 2px;
} */

/* Dots */
/* .case-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
} */

/* Slider dots base */
/* .case-dot {
  border-color: #3A9DF7;
  background: transparent;
} */

/* Active dot */
/* .case-dot.is-active {
  background: #3A9DF7;
  border-color: #3A9DF7;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.8),
    0 0 14px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.55),
    0 0 22px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.3);
} */

/* Hover glow */
/* .case-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.25);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.6),
    0 0 14px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.4);
} */

/* CASE STUDIES */
.case-studies {
  margin-top: 3rem; /* reduced from 6rem to tighten top spacing */
}

.case-studies-header {
  /* max-width: 48rem; */
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.case-studies-title {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem;
  /* Match the site's section heading scale */
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.case-studies-intro {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  /* Use the same body/description sizing as other sections */
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Single, super-clean study block */
.case-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050b18, #020511);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,180,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* .case-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0,200,255,.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,160,255,.12),
              0 18px 40px rgba(0,80,255,.25);
} */

/* HEADER */

.case-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.case-logo {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.case-study {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,180,255,.6);
}

.case-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: white;
  margin: 2px 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* PILLS */

.case-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.case-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,160,255,.08);
  color: rgba(120,220,255,.85);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,160,255,.25);
}

/* TEXT */

.case-subhead {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.case-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

/* DESKTOP CASE STUDY FOOTER */

.case-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.08);
}

.case-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.case-nav {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.case-nav:hover,
.case-nav:focus {
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.95);
}


/* VIEW CASE STUDY HOVER */
.view-link:hover {
  color: rgba(0,200,255,.95);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  /* .case-link {
    margin: 0 auto;
  } */
}



/* ===== MOBILE OPTIMIZATION ===== */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .case-card {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  /* Stack logo above title */
  .case-header {
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .case-logo {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  /* Slightly smaller title */
  .case-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* Keep Study label visible */
  .case-study {
    font-size: 10px;
    opacity: .75;
  }

  /* Make pills feel tappable */
  .case-tags {
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 12px 0;
  }

  .case-tag {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    padding: 4px 9px;
  }

  /* Improve paragraph rhythm */
  .case-subhead {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .case-desc {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Larger hit zone for CTA */
  .case-footer {
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding-top: 10px;
  }

  .case-link {
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

}

/* DEBUG / FIX – make sure case study is visible on mobile */
/* @media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-studies,
  .case-card {
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .case-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 16px 0 !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }
} */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .projects-grid,
  .case-studies,
  .case-card {
    display: block !important;
  }
}



/* Mobile: hide case study hero badges */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-badges {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile-specific spacing for case studies */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-studies {
    margin-top: 2.5rem; /* tighter spacing on mobile */
  }
}

/* Mobile: remove pill styling from case study tags */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .case-study-tag {
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  
  .case-study-tags {
    gap: 0;
  }
  
  /* Add separator between tags */
  .case-study-tag:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: " • ";
    margin: 0 0.4rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}



/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-carousel {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .case-nav {
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .case-viewport {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

/* Mobile: keep case study icon inline and sized consistently */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .case-study-name {
    /* prefer a single-line inline layout for icon + title on narrow screens */
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .icon_rep {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-right: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}
}

/* Updated viewport for internal arrows */
.case-viewport {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 280px;
}

/* Updated nav arrows when INSIDE card */
.case-nav.inside {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 20;

  background: rgba(8, 10, 18, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;

  transition:
    background 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease,
    opacity 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* Left */
.case-nav-prev.inside {
  left: 0.75rem;
}

/* Right */
.case-nav-next.inside {
  right: 0.75rem;
}

/* Hover effect */
.case-nav.inside:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

/* Make sure arrows are above content but still subtle */
.case-card {
  padding-left: 3.5rem;  /* Leaves space for arrows */
  padding-right: 3.5rem;
}

/* Mobile-friendly case studies */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Let the viewport grow with content */
  .case-viewport {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  /* Make the active card part of normal flow instead of absolutely positioned */
  .case-card {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
  }

  /* Hide inactive cards entirely so only one shows */
  .case-card:not(.is-active) {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Prevent text from overflowing the card on small screens */
  .case-card,
  .case-card .case-title,
  .case-card .case-subhead,
  .case-card .case-desc,
  .case-card .case-tags,
  .case-card .case-tag {
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    word-break: break-word;
    hyphens: auto;
  }
}

/* SMALLEST SCREENS MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-card {
    padding: 1rem 1rem;
    min-height: 200px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }

  .case-card-list {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .case-studies {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
}


/* Mobile refinement */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-nav.inside {
    width: 2.1rem;
    height: 2.1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .case-nav-prev.inside { left: 0.5rem; }
  .case-nav-next.inside { right: 0.5rem; }

  .case-card {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    padding-right: 1.2rem;
  }
}




/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .two-column,
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .hero {
    padding-top: 2.4rem;
  }

  .hero-panel {
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
  }

  .card-grid {
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none; /* simplify mobile for now */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .project-header {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .project-meta {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .footer-right {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* NEW OVERRIDES */
.section-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  max-width: 92%;
}

.section-studio-intro {
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 36px; /* was ~72–80, now tighter */
}

.section-process-focus {
  padding-top: 10px; /* was 44 */
}

.section-process-focus {
  /* border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); */
  margin-top: -4px;
}

/* .section-process-focus {
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(0,183,255,0.05);
} */


.studio-copy .section-kicker {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.studio-copy .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;         /* a bit tighter for a hero heading */
}

.studio-copy p {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  max-width: 42rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;        /* micro bump for readability */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
}


.studio-copy p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;          /* no extra gap at the bottom */
}

.studio-grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 64px;                 /* was 72 – pulls things together a bit */
}

.studio-meta {
  padding-left: 40px;        /* slightly stronger inset */
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.085);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  margin-top: -4px; /* optically aligns with heading */
}

/* nudge the icon up so it visually lines with the heading */
.studio-meta-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  /* margin-bottom: 22px;
  margin-top: 4px; */
  margin-top: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.studio-meta-label {
  margin-bottom: 8px;        /* slightly tighter */
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}

/* group spacing */
.studio-meta-group + .studio-meta-group {
  margin-top: 16px;
  /* padding-top: 18px; */
}

/* Sidebar blocks spacing */
.sidebar-block + .sidebar-block {
  margin-top: 1.8rem; /* increase or decrease as needed for the gap */
}

/* Label with inline icon */
.studio-meta-label--with-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Tiny Industries/use-cases icon */
.studio-meta-label--with-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: var(--accent-blue);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}




/* list text */
.studio-meta-list li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}

/* subtle bullet + color unify with kicker */
:root {
  --accent-blue: #00B7FF;    /* or your exact kicker color */
}

.studio-meta-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--accent-blue);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35));
}

.studio-meta-label {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.studio-meta-list li::before {
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section-studio-intro {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
  }

  .studio-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .studio-meta {
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .studio-meta-group + .studio-meta-group {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 16px;
  }
}


/* HERO LOGO MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .two-column,
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }

  .hero {
    padding-top: 2.4rem;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .hero-panel {
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
  }

  .card-grid {
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none; /* simplify mobile for now */
  }

  /* 🔹 Hide hero image on mobile */
  .hero-image {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile: slightly reduce case study section title size */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Ensure case studies heading uses the same responsive rhythm */
  .case-studies .case-studies-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
}


/* Mobile: show inline logo + adjust heading */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-title-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    /* font-size: small; */
  }

  .hero-inline-logo {
    display: block;
    width: 100px;   /* adjust size here */
    height: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Hide the big right-side hero image on mobile */
  .hero-image {
    display: none;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.50rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    opacity: .7;
  }
}

/* What We Do Mobile */
@media (max-width: 880px) {

}

/* Default (desktop): show text-only title, hide inline logo version */
.hero-title-desktop {
  display: inline;
}

.hero-title-inline,
.hero-inline-logo {
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile: use logo + inline title instead */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);  /* was 1.6rem, 5vw, 2rem */
    line-height: 1.2;
    }


  /* Hide desktop-only title */
  .hero-title-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Show inline version with logo */
  .hero-title-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .hero-inline-logo {
    display: block;
    width: 95px;  /* tweak size here */
    height: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Hide the big right-side hero image on mobile */
  .hero-image {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Mobile: tighten space under hero */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero {
    padding-bottom: 1.2rem;  /* was ~3rem */
  }
}

/* Subtle glow for hero logos */
.hero-image img,
.hero-inline-logo {
  /* filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35))
        drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.1)); */

  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.28))
        drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.08));

}


/* PROJECTS SWIPE STYLES */
/* Header with inline navigation (Projects page) */
.section-header-with-nav-case-studies {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  /* gap: 1.5rem; */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Keep header row, place arrows to the right of the kicker */
  .section-header-with-nav-case-studies {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Let the column with kicker/title take remaining space */
  .case-studies-columned {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  /* Keep the arrows horizontally aligned and to the right of the kicker */
  .section-header-nav {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Make sure the kicker sits on the same baseline as the nav visually */
  .case-studies-columned .section-kicker {
    margin: 0;
  }
}

.section-header-with-nav-case-studies .section-nav-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #3A9DF7;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, text-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.section-nav-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.95;
  /* transform: translateY(-1px); */
  text-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.7),
    0 0 14px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.4);
}

.section-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.section-nav-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.85),
    0 0 16px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.55);
}


.case-link:hover {
  /* color: rgba(0,200,255,.95); */
  text-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(58, 156, 247, 0.62),
    0 0 16px rgba(58, 156, 247, 0.39);
  /* text-decoration: underline; */
}

.section-header-with-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.section-header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Small arrow buttons next to header */
.section-nav-btn {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(10, 12, 20, 0.9);
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: 2.1rem;
  height: 2.1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  transition:
    background 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease,
    border-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* ARROW GLOWS */
.section-nav-btn:hover, .case-link.a:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  /* transform: translateY(-1px); */
}

.section-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* For Mobile Nav text arrows */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .section-nav-btn {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    /* padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem; */
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-size: smaller;
  }

  /* Assuming this is within the relevant media query (e.g., for mobile devices) */
/* ...existing code... */
.case-arrows .section-nav-btn {
  margin-right: 0.1rem; /* Adjust this value to bring buttons closer */
}
/* ...existing code... */
}




/* Highlight the currently "focused" project */
.project-card.is-current-project {
  border-color: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.22),
    0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Mobile: stack header + nav nicely */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header-with-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .section-header-nav {
    align-self: flex-end;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .section {
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
}

/* PROJECT ECOSYSTEM KALEIDOSCOPE */
/* PROJECT ECOSYSTEM KALEIDOSCOPE */
.projects-viewport {
  position: relative;
}

/* Base style: all panels are "slides" but only active one is in flow */
.ecosystem-panel {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: scale(0.97) translateY(8px) rotate(-0.75deg);
  filter: blur(2px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.45s ease,
    transform 0.45s ease,
    filter 0.45s ease;
}

/* Active slide: visible AND in normal flow so main gets correct height */
.ecosystem-panel.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  filter: blur(0);
  position: relative;  /* stays in the normal layout */
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Inactive slides: taken out of layout but kept stacked for transition */
.ecosystem-panel:not(.is-active) {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Header + arrows row */
.section-header-with-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.section-header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}


/* Mobile: keep things simple & stacked */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header-with-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .section-header-nav {
    align-self: flex-end;
  }

  .projects-viewport {
    position: static;
  }

  .ecosystem-panel,
  .ecosystem-panel.is-active {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .ecosystem-panel:not(.is-active) {
    display: none;
  }
}




/* =========================================
   ECOSYSTEM HEADER NAV — MATCH CASE NAV STYLE
========================================= */

.section-header .section-nav-btn {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;

  color: #3A9DF7;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition:
    transform 0.15s ease,
    text-shadow 0.15s ease,
    filter 0.15s ease;
}

/* Hover neon */
.section-header .section-nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  text-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.7),
    0 0 14px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.45);
}

/* Active click */
.section-header .section-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Keyboard focus */
.section-header .section-nav-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.9),
    0 0 22px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.6);
}

.section-header .section-nav-btn:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* STUDIO STEPS */
.studio-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 0.6rem;
}

.card-tagline {
  display: flex;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Mobile: hide case study hero badges */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-badges {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* SHOW MOBILE TOGGLE */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ACTIVE MENU */
.mobile-nav.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

/*******************************************************************************************/
/*******************************************************************************************/
/*******************************************************************************************/

/* Prevent scrolling when mobile nav is open */
body.no-scroll {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* MOBILE NAV TOGGLE (classic hamburger) */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle .bar {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #3A9DF7;
}

/* Subtle glow on hover */
.mobile-nav-toggle:hover .bar {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.6),
    0 0 12px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.3);
}

/* MOBILE NAV */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #3A9DF7;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, text-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  text-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.7),
    0 0 14px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.4);
}

.mobile-nav a:hover {
  color: #7dd3fc;
}

/* Hamburger → X animation */
.mobile-nav-toggle.is-open .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.is-open .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle.is-open .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* MOBILE NAV PANEL */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;

  position: fixed;
  top: 62px; /* height of header */
  top: 50px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;

  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;

  background: rgba(8, 12, 24, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

  z-index: 15;
  animation: slideDown 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-nav a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.mobile-nav a:hover {
  color: #7dd3fc;
}

/* When open */
.mobile-nav.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

/* Slide animation */
@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Show hamburger + hide desktop nav on mobile */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

   .mobile-nav a.mobile-disable {  /* ← More specific now */
    color: #7dd3fc;
    color: grey;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
}

/* ACTIVE LINK HIGHLIGHT */
/* .nav-links a.nav-link-active {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-soft);
} */

/* Mobile active link */
/* .mobile-nav a.nav-link-active {
  color: #7dd3fc;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.8);
} */


/*******************************************************************************************/
/*******************************************************************************************/
/*******************************************************************************************/


/* ANIMATION */
@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .studio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .studio-meta {
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 24px;
    order: 2; /* Move meta below copy */
  }

  .studio-copy {
    order: 1; /* Keep copy on top */
  }

  .studio-meta-icon {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
}

/* Desktop: keep Capabilities + Industries lists single-column in sidebar */
@media (min-width: 960px) {
  .studio-meta .capabilities-list {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); /* override the global 2-col */
  }
}

/* Slightly smaller cards inside the sidebar column */
.studio-meta .capabilities-list li {
  padding: 0.75rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}


/* Industries & Use Cases: violet / studio tone */
.studio-meta .sidebar-block:last-child .capabilities-list li {
  background: rgba(155, 95, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 95, 255, 0.22);
  color: #efeaff;
}

.studio-meta .sidebar-block:last-child .capabilities-list li:hover {
  background: rgba(155, 95, 255, 0.12);
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
  /* Focus areas: 2-column layout on desktop for a more compact block */
  .bottom-column--right .bottom-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    column-gap: 24px;
  }

  .bottom-column--right .bottom-list li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;  /* slight spacing per item inside the grid */
  }
}

/* Compact the Process / Focus wrapper */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .section-process-focus {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem; /* reduces vertical mass */
  }

  .bottom-info-grid {
    gap: 2.25rem; /* tighter column spacing */
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {

  /* Focus Areas grid */
  .bottom-column--right .bottom-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    column-gap: 1.75rem;
    row-gap: 0.5rem;
  }

}

.studio-quote {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  max-width: 680px;

  border-radius: 14px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, 
               rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12), 
               rgba(3, 15, 30, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.18);

  /* keep the left accent if you like */
  /* border-left-width: 3px; */
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 40px;
  font-style: oblique;
}

.quote-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(0,229,255,0.7);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.studio-quote blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.quote-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

.studio-quote::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 16%;
  bottom: 16%;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,229,255,0.9),
    rgba(0,229,255,0.05)
  );
}

.studio-quote::before {
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,229,255,0.35);
}



@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .studio-quote {
  /* from above */
   margin-top: 80px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .studio-quote {
    padding: 36px 48px;
  }
}

.studio-quote {
  min-height: 140px;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}


.mobile-menu-cta {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue) !important;
}

.mobile-menu-cta-arrow {
  color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.7);
}


/* =================================================
   UNIFIED ARROW STYLE — Projects & Case Studies
================================================= */

.section-nav-btn,
.section-case-studies .case-nav {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;

  color: #3A9DF7;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition:
    transform 0.18s ease,
    opacity 0.18s ease,
    text-shadow 0.18s ease,
    filter 0.18s ease;
}

.section-nav-btn{
  font-weight: lighter;
}

/* Case Arrows Desktop */
.case-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.glow-1 {
  font-size: small;
}

/* Hover glow — EXACT match */
.section-nav-btn:hover,
.section-case-studies .case-nav:hover {
  opacity: 0.95;
  /* transform: translateY(-1px); */
  filter: brightness(1.08);

  text-shadow:
    0 0 6px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.7),
    0 0 14px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.4);
}

/* Active click */
.section-nav-btn:active,
.section-case-studies .case-nav:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Focus outline */
.section-nav-btn:focus-visible,
.section-case-studies .case-nav:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  text-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.85),
    0 0 16px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.55);
}

/* STUDIO QUOTE NO SHOW */
.studio-quote-short-version {
  display: none;
}

/* STUDIO QUOTE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .studio-quote {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Shorter version */
  .studio-quote-short-version {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 32px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-style: oblique;
  }
}

/* ===========================
   Subtle Motion System (Pro)
   =========================== */

/* Motion tokens */
:root{
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  --dur-fast: 140ms;
  --dur-med: 260ms;
  --dur-slow: 520ms;
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{
    animation-duration: 1ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 1ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ---- Hover + focus micro-interactions ---- */

/* Buttons, links that should feel “tactile” */
.nav-cta,
.btn-primary,
.btn-ghost,
.mobile-menu-cta,
/* .section-nav-btn, */
.project-links a {
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    background-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}

.nav-cta:hover,
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-ghost:hover,
.mobile-menu-cta:hover,
/* .section-nav-btn:hover, */
.project-links a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* .nav-cta:active,
.btn-primary:active,
.btn-ghost:active,
.section-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0px) scale(0.99);
} */

/* Clear keyboard focus without being neon */
.nav-cta:focus-visible,
.btn-primary:focus-visible,
.btn-ghost:focus-visible,

.mobile-menu-cta:focus-visible,
.section-nav-btn:focus-visible,
.project-links a:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.55);
}

/* Cards get a tiny lift on hover */
.card,
.case-card,
.project-card,
.contact-card {
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}


/* Inputs feel “alive” */
input,
select,
textarea {
  transition:
    border-color var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out),
    transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ---- Scroll reveal system ---- */
[data-reveal]{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  filter: blur(2px);
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft),
    transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft),
    filter var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

/* Reveal visible */
[data-reveal].is-visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* Optional variants */
[data-reveal="up"]{ transform: translateY(14px); }
[data-reveal="down"]{ transform: translateY(-14px); }
[data-reveal="left"]{ transform: translateX(14px); }
[data-reveal="right"]{ transform: translateX(-14px); }

/* Stagger helper (set via JS as inline style delay) */
[data-reveal]{ transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms); }

/* ---- Case study + ecosystem transitions (swap cards/panels smoothly) ---- */

/* Index: case-study cards (you toggle .is-active) */
.case-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.995);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.case-card.is-active{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft),
    transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft);
}

/* Projects: ecosystem panels */
.ecosystem-panel {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft),
    transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft);
}

.ecosystem-panel.is-active{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Mobile nav: polish the slide */
.mobile-nav {
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft),
    opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.mobile-nav.is-open{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* HERO ANIMATIONS */
.hero-title, .hero-subtitle, .hero-actions, .hero-image img {
  animation: heroIn var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft) both;
}
.hero-subtitle { animation-delay: 90ms; }
.hero-actions { animation-delay: 160ms; }
.hero-image img { animation-delay: 220ms; }

/* Hero inline logo with glow */
.hero-inline-logo {
  animation: heroLogoIn var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft) both;
  animation-delay: 220ms;
}

@keyframes heroIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); filter: blur(2px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); filter: blur(0); }
}

@keyframes heroLogoIn {
  from { 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(10px); 
    filter: blur(2px); 
  }
  to   { 
    opacity: 1; 
    transform: translateY(0); 
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35))
           drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.1)); 
  }
}


/* ===========================
   Mobile Nav Polish
   =========================== */

/* Backdrop overlay behind the menu */
.nav-backdrop{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft);
  z-index: 60; /* must sit below the mobile nav panel */
}

/* When open */
.nav-backdrop.is-open{
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Mobile nav panel: smoother entrance */
.mobile-nav{
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(0.995);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition:
    transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft),
    opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-soft);
  z-index: 70; /* above backdrop */
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.mobile-nav.is-open{
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Optional: soften the panel edge a bit */
.mobile-nav{
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}


/* ===========================
   Nav underline sweep
   =========================== */

.site-nav a,
.mobile-nav a{
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* underline element using pseudo */
.site-nav a::after,
.mobile-nav a::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -8px;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(58, 157, 247, 0.75);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
  opacity: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* On hover */
.site-nav a:hover::after,
.mobile-nav a:hover::after{
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Active link class: keep it visible */
.site-nav a.is-active::after,
.mobile-nav a.is-active::after{
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Optional: keep active link text slightly brighter */
.site-nav a.is-active,
.mobile-nav a.is-active{
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.95);
}

.nav-cta,
.btn-primary{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-cta::before,
.btn-primary::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40% -60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.18), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-cta:hover::before,
.btn-primary:hover::before{
  opacity: 1;
}



/* FINAL OVERRIDE: hero glow always on */
.hero-image img,
.hero-inline-logo {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.35))
        drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.1)) !important;

    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.28))
        drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.08)) !important;
}

/* OVERRIDE: keep CTAs visible inside content on mobile */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  main .nav-cta,
  .contact-card .nav-cta,
  .contact-form .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =========================================
   NO ANIMATION — WHAT WE DO CARDS ONLY
========================================= */

/* Target only the cards inside the main card grid */
.card-grid .card {
  transition: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  will-change: auto !important;
}

/* For Mobile */
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .card-grid .card {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    will-change: auto !important;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* Kill all interactive states */
.card-grid .card:hover,
.card-grid .card:active,
.card-grid .card:focus,
.card-grid .card:focus-within {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: inherit !important;
  border-color: inherit !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* Disable scroll-reveal if applied to section or cards */
.card-grid [data-reveal],
.card-grid .card[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}



/* =========================================
   CASE STUDIES: NO CARD ANIMATIONS
========================================= */

/* Ensure the carousel still stacks cards, but without transitions */
.case-card-list .case-card {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  /* no motion */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
  animation: none !important;

  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Active card shows instantly */
.case-card-list .case-card.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Container can keep its height */
.case-card-list {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px; /* slightly taller for the new content */
}

/* FINAL OVERRIDE: no transitions on case study cards anywhere */
.case-card,
.case-card * {
  animation: none !important;
}

.case-card {
  transition: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}


/* =========================================
   CASE CARD: SPEC SHEET LAYOUT
========================================= */

.case-top {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.case-meta {
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);

  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.case-meta-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,180,255,.6);
}

.case-meta-value {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}

.case-outcomes {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 12px 0 0;

  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.case-outcomes li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: start;

  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;

  /* background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,160,255,0.14); */
}

/* .case-outcomes li span:first-child {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(120,220,255,.85);
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: .9;
}

.case-outcomes li span:last-child {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.case-outcomes strong{
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  margin-right: 6px;
} */


.case-modules {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  /* border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); */
}

.case-modules-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,180,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.case-modules-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.case-module {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,160,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,160,255,.18);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}

.case-rows{
  margin-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

.case-row{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.case-row + .case-row{
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.045);
}

.case-row-label{
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,180,255,.55);
}

.case-row-value{
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

/* Mobile: tighten label column */
@media (max-width: 600px){
  .case-row{ grid-template-columns: 78px 1fr; }
}

.case-rows {
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding: 12px 16px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.035),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.01)
  );

  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .case-outcomes li {
    grid-template-columns: 62px 1fr;
    padding: 9px 10px;
  }
}


.case-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:14%;
  bottom:14%;
  width:3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,229,255,0.75), rgba(0,229,255,0.05));
  opacity:.55;
}

.case-card{
  position: relative; /* needed for the ::before spine */
}


  /* CASE CARDS: no animation, no transitions */
  .case-card {
    display: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;

    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .case-card.is-active {
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

/* =========================================
   CASE TOP: HEADER + TAGS SIDE-BY-SIDE
========================================= */

.case-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.case-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 0; /* prevents overflow */
}

.case-title-group {
  min-width: 0;
}

.case-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  max-width: 45%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .case-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .case-title-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
  }

  .case-study {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  .case-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .case-top {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .case-tags {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .case-tag {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-card::before {
    top: 24%;
    bottom: 24%;
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .case-meta,
  .case-outcomes {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .case-outcomes li {
    grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .case-outcomes span:first-child {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  }
}



@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .case-title {
    font-size: .9rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .case-tags {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Stack label above the list */
  .case-modules {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
  }

  /* Keep label visible but subtle */
  .case-modules-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0, 183, 255, 0.75);
  }

  /* Inline sentence-style list */
  .case-modules-list {
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
  }

  /* Convert pills to plain inline text */
  .case-module {
    display: inline;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  }

  /* Dot separators */
  .case-module::after {
    content: " · ";
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .case-module:last-child::after {
    content: "";
  }
}

/* PROJECTS ARROWS */
.section-header-with-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.section-header-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: .35rem;
  margin-top: .35rem; /* optical align with title */
  margin-top: 3rem;
}



@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-header-with-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .section-header-nav {
    align-self: flex-end;
    margin-top: -1.2rem;
    /* background-color: red; */
  }

  .section-nav-btn {
    font-size: .7rem;
    /* background-color: red; */
  }
}

/* PROJECTS ARROWS */
.section-header-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* button stays minimal */
.section-nav-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 999px; /* soft, brand-like */
}

/* the chevron itself */
.section-nav-btn .chev {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(120, 190, 255, 0.85); /* your accent vibe */
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 2;                   /* thin on iPhone */
  stroke-linecap: round;             /* echoes curved logo */
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease, stroke .18s ease;
}

/* hover/focus: subtle, minimal */
.section-nav-btn:hover .chev {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-1px);
}

.section-nav-btn.ecosystem-nav-next:hover .chev {
  transform: translateX(1px);
}

.section-nav-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(120, 190, 255, 0.35);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* optional: pressed feel */
.section-nav-btn:active .chev {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}