/* =============================================
   CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   ============================================= */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --color-bg: #ffffff;
    --color-bg-alt: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.045);
    --color-bg-card: #ffffff;
    --color-bg-card-hover: #f6f6f6;
    --color-text: #161616;
    --color-text-muted: #565656;
    --color-text-dim: #9a9a9a;
    --color-accent: #111111;
    --color-accent-hover: #333333;
    --color-accent-dark: #000000;
    --color-border: #e4e4e4;
    --color-grid: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --color-success: #1a7f37;

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Karla', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-mono: 'Space Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;
    --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
    --font-size-base: 1rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.25rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 2rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 2.5rem;
    --font-size-4xl: 3.5rem;
    --font-size-5xl: 4.5rem;

    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.25rem;
    --spacing-sm: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-md: 1rem;
    --spacing-lg: 1.5rem;
    --spacing-xl: 2rem;
    --spacing-2xl: 3rem;
    --spacing-3xl: 5rem;

    /* Layout */
    --max-width: 1100px;
    --nav-height: 70px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
    --transition-base: 300ms ease;
    --transition-slow: 500ms ease;

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --shadow-glow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --shadow-hard: 5px 5px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

/* Light theme removed — the site now uses a fixed light monochrome palette (white / grey / black). */

/* Smooth theme transitions */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: var(--nav-height);
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    /* Grey blueprint/graph-paper grid */
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-grid) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-grid) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 32px 32px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* =============================================
   Container
   ============================================= */
.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-xl);
}

/* =============================================
   Section Shared Styles
   ============================================= */
.section {
    padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* =============================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================= */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.navbar {
    height: var(--nav-height);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-xl);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--color-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-logo:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.nav-link {
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: var(--spacing-lg);
    right: var(--spacing-lg);
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus-visible,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link:focus-visible::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Hamburger Toggle */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
}

.nav-toggle-label {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    z-index: 1001;
}

.nav-toggle-label span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* Hamburger Animation */
.nav-toggle:checked ~ .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle:checked ~ .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle:checked ~ .nav-toggle-label span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Theme Toggle Button */
.theme-toggle {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    margin-left: var(--spacing-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.theme-toggle:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.theme-toggle-icon {
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.theme-toggle:hover .theme-toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

/* =============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================= */

.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    padding-top: var(--nav-height);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: transparent;
}

.hero::before {
    display: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-greeting {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    min-height: 2.5rem;
}

.cursor {
    animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hard);
}

.btn-primary:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hard);
}

.btn-secondary:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}



/* =============================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================= */
.about-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-text {
    max-width: 700px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-text strong {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Stats */
.about-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* =============================================
   SKILLS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.skill-item {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.skill-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.skill-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.skill-icon {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}

.skill-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    flex: 1;
}

.skill-percent {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.skill-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-progress {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width 1.5s ease;
    position: relative;
}

/* =============================================
   CERTIFICATIONS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.cert-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cert-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.cert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.cert-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.cert-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--spacing-md);
    right: var(--spacing-md);
    font-size: 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}

.cert-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1.4 / 1;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.cert-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.cert-card:hover .cert-image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.cert-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.cert-card:hover .cert-image-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cert-view-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cert-info {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.cert-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.cert-issuer {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.cert-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* Certificate Lightbox Modal */
.cert-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.cert-modal.active {
    display: flex;
}

.cert-modal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cert-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 90vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    animation: modalIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes modalIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

.cert-modal-image {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.cert-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--spacing-md);
    right: var(--spacing-md);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 2;
}

.cert-modal-close:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cert-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .cert-modal {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .cert-modal-content {
        max-width: 100vw;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   JOURNEY SECTION
   ============================================= */

/* Stats Row */
.journey-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.journey-stat {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.journey-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.journey-stat-icon {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.journey-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.journey-stat-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* Category Sections */
.journey-category {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.journey-category-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.journey-cat-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.journey-category-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

/* Journey Cards Grid */
.journey-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.journey-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.journey-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.journey-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.journey-card-featured {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.journey-card-featured::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.journey-card-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journey-card-badge-gold {
    background: #333333;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.journey-card-badge-chess {
    background: #555555;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.journey-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.journey-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.journey-card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.journey-card-role {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.journey-card-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.journey-card-desc strong {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.journey-card-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.journey-card-highlights span {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.journey-card-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* Chess Card Theme */
.journey-card-chess {
    border-color: var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.journey-card-chess::before {
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) 0;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 19px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 56px;
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    top: 4px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent-dark);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-marker-current {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.timeline-content {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* What's Next */
.journey-next {
    margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.journey-next-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.journey-next-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.journey-next-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.journey-next-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.journey-next-card h4 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.journey-next-card p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Journey Responsive */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .journey-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .journey-next-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .journey-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .journey-stat {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .journey-stat-number {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    }

    .journey-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .journey-card-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .journey-next-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .timeline {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .journey-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* =============================================
   PROJECTS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.project-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.project-card:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.project-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.project-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.project-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.project-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.tag {
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* =============================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================= */
.contact-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
    align-items: start;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    outline: none;
}

.form-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

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

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.form-note {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Contact Info */
.contact-info {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-info h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.social-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.social-link:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.social-icon {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}

.contact-note {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.footer {
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =============================================
   SCROLL TO TOP
   ============================================= */
.scroll-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    right: var(--spacing-xl);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border: none;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.scroll-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.scroll-to-top:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* =============================================
   PRELOADER
   ============================================= */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.preloader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-content {
    text-align: center;
}

.preloader-spinner {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: preloaderSpin 0.8s linear infinite;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-md);
}

@keyframes preloaderSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.preloader-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =============================================
   ANIMATIONS (Scroll Reveal)
   ============================================= */
.fade-in,
.slide-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.fade-in {
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.slide-up {
    transform: translateY(40px);
}

.fade-in.visible,
.slide-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for grid items */
.skill-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.skill-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.skill-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.skill-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.skill-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.skill-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }

.project-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.project-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.project-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE - Medium Screens
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .achievements-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .featured-projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE - Tablet & Below
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --font-size-5xl: 2.8rem;
        --font-size-4xl: 2.5rem;
        --font-size-3xl: 2rem;
        --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section {
        padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
    }

    /* Mobile Nav */
    .nav-toggle-label {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 280px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        transition: right var(--transition-base);
        border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .nav-toggle:checked ~ .nav-menu {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
        padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-xl);
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hero */
    .hero {
        min-height: 90vh;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
    }

    /* Contact Grid */
    .contact-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Stats */
    .about-stats {
        gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    }

    /* Grids */
    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Featured Achievements */
    .achievements-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Statistics */
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }

    .stats-card {
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .stats-number {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    }

    /* Competitions */
    .competitions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .competition-card-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Leadership */
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .leadership-card-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Featured Projects */
    .featured-projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .featured-project-card-hero {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    }

    .featured-project-highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE - Small Phones
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    :root {
        --font-size-5xl: 2.2rem;
        --font-size-4xl: 2rem;
        --font-size-3xl: 1.7rem;
        --font-size-2xl: 1.3rem;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .contact-form,
    .contact-info {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }

    /* Stats 480px */
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Achievements 480px */
    .achievements-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }

    .fade-in,
    .slide-up {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   FEATURED ACHIEVEMENTS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.featured-achievements {
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.achievements-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.achievement-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.achievement-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.achievement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), var(--shadow-glow);
}

.achievement-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.achievement-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.achievement-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.achievement-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.achievement-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =============================================
   STATISTICS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.statistics {
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.stats-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.stats-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.stats-icon {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.stats-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.stats-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* =============================================
   COMPETITIONS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.competitions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(380px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.competition-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.competition-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.competition-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.competition-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.competition-card-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.competition-card-badge-gold {
    background: #333333;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.competition-card-badge-chess {
    background: #555555;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.competition-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.competition-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.competition-card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.competition-card-role {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.competition-card-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.competition-card-desc strong {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.competition-card-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.competition-card-highlights span {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.competition-card-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.competition-card-chess {
    border-color: var(--color-border);
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
}

.competition-card-chess::before {
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* =============================================
   LEADERSHIP & SPEAKING SECTION
   ============================================= */
.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(380px, 600px);
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.leadership-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.leadership-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.leadership-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.leadership-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.leadership-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.leadership-card-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.leadership-card-role {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.leadership-card-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.leadership-card-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.leadership-card-highlights span {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.leadership-card-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* =============================================
   FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.featured-projects {
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.featured-projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.featured-project-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-project-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.featured-project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.featured-project-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Hero card — spans full width and stands out visually */
.featured-project-card-hero {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    position: relative;
}

.featured-project-card-hero::before {
    opacity: 1;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.featured-project-card-hero:hover {
    transform: translate(-3px, -3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hard);
}

/* Coming Soon card — subtle dashed border to indicate upcoming projects */
.featured-project-card-coming {
    border-style: dashed;
    border-color: var(--color-text-dim);
    background: #fafafa;
}

.featured-project-card-coming:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    border-style: dashed;
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hard);
}

.featured-project-card-coming::before {
    background: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.featured-project-card-coming:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.featured-project-card-hero .featured-project-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.featured-project-card-hero .featured-project-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
}

.featured-project-card-hero .featured-project-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.featured-project-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent-dark), var(--color-accent));
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.featured-project-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.featured-project-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.featured-project-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.featured-project-role {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-project-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.featured-project-desc strong {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-project-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.featured-project-highlights span {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    padding: 2px 0;
}

.featured-project-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* =============================================
   SECTION ALT BG FIX
   ============================================= */
.statistics:nth-child(even),
.competitions:nth-child(even),
.leadership:nth-child(even),
.featured-projects:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

/* =============================================
   SELECTION STYLING
   ============================================= */
::selection {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
}

/* =============================================
   FOCUS VISIBLE (Accessibility)
   ============================================= */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Remove default focus for mouse users */
:focus:not(:focus-visible) {
    outline: none;
}

/* =============================================
   MONOCHROME REDESIGN — editorial / hand-made refinements
   ============================================= */

/* Auto-numbered section labels (01 /, 02 /, ...) */
body {
    counter-reset: section;
}

.section:not(.hero) {
    counter-increment: section;
}

.section-title::before {
    content: counter(section, decimal-leading-zero) " / ";
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Headings in the display serif */
.cert-title,
.journey-card-title,
.journey-next-card h4,
.achievement-title,
.competition-card-title,
.leadership-card-title,
.featured-project-title,
.project-title,
.timeline-title,
.contact-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Flat, bordered cards with a hard offset hover — "print" feel */
.skill-item,
.stats-card,
.achievement-card,
.cert-card,
.journey-card,
.journey-stat,
.journey-next-card,
.competition-card,
.leadership-card,
.featured-project-card,
.project-card,
.timeline-content,
.contact-form,
.contact-info {
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.skill-item:hover,
.stats-card:hover,
.achievement-card:hover,
.cert-card:hover,
.journey-card:hover,
.journey-stat:hover,
.journey-next-card:hover,
.competition-card:hover,
.leadership-card:hover,
.featured-project-card:hover,
.project-card:hover,
.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hard);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
}

/* Card top accent bars: solid black */
.journey-card::before,
.competition-card::before,
.leadership-card::before,
.featured-project-card::before,
.achievement-card::before {
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

/* Section badge pills: solid black, mono */
.achievement-badge,
.journey-card-badge,
.competition-card-badge,
.featured-project-badge {
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* Alternating sections keep the grid visible via translucent tint */
.statistics,
.competitions,
.leadership,
.featured-projects {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

/* Scroll to top: simple square button */
.scroll-to-top {
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Navbar link underline: solid black */
.nav-link::after {
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Selection: black */
::selection {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-bg);
}