/* ==========================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & CUSTOM VARIABLES
   ========================================== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&family=Syne:wght@700;800&display=swap');

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --bg-primary: #08090a;
    --bg-secondary: #0f1115;
    --bg-tertiary: #171921;

    --accent-cyan: #00f5ff;
    --accent-violet: #9a4bff;
    --accent-pink: #ff007f;

    --text-main: #f1f2f6;
    --text-muted: #8e929d;
    --text-light: #ffffff;

    --glass-bg: rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.7);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --glass-border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

    /* Shadows & Glows */
    --glow-cyan: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.35);
    --glow-violet: 0 0 20px rgba(154, 75, 255, 0.35);
    --glow-pink: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.35);
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);

    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Transition */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease-out;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-main);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--accent-violet);
}

/* Selection Highlight */
::selection {
    background: var(--accent-violet);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Custom Cursor */
.custom-cursor {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background-color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    transition-timing-function: ease-out;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.custom-cursor.hovered {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .custom-cursor {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & UTILITIES
   ========================================== */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

p {
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-light) 30%, var(--text-muted));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet) 50%, var(--accent-pink));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Common Interactive Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet));
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-violet);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 2px solid var(--glass-border-hover);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    background: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================== */
.header-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-nav.scrolled {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: rgba(8, 9, 10, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 80px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-nav.scrolled .nav-container {
    height: 60px;
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.logo-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    padding: 5px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.social-icon {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.5));
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 80px);
        background: var(--bg-primary);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 3rem;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        z-index: 999;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .nav-menu {
        top: 60px;
        height: calc(100vh - 60px);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SECTION (THE VISION)
   ========================================== */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 700px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(154, 75, 255, 0.15), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.12), transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(rgba(8, 9, 10, 0.6), rgba(8, 9, 10, 0.9)),
        url('assets/hero_bg.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-particle-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hero-tagline::before {
    content: '';
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Play Showreel Button Modal Link */
.play-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}

.play-ring {
    position: relative;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-hover);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.play-ring i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    margin-left: 3px;
    /* visual center alignment for play icon */
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.play-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    left: -5px;
    right: -5px;
    bottom: -5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: playRipple 2.5s infinite linear;
}

.play-btn:hover .play-ring {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.play-btn:hover .play-ring i {
    color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.play-btn:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================
   THE STORY (THE JOURNEY)
   ========================================== */
.story-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* Timeline Layout */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Scrolling Progress Line */
.timeline-progress {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 2px;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet));
    transition: height 0.1s ease-out;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 20px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Timeline Dot */
.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot {
    right: -10px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
    left: -10px;
}

/* Filled active dot style */
.timeline-item.active .timeline-dot {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Glass Timeline Card */
.timeline-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-card {
    transform: translateX(-30px);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-card {
    transform: translateX(30px);
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0) !important;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.timeline-year {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .timeline::before,
    .timeline-progress {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 50px;
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        left: 0;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot,
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
        left: 10px;
        right: auto;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-card {
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   THE PORTFOLIO (THE SHOWCASE)
   ========================================== */
.portfolio-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
}

/* Portfolio Filter Tabs */
.portfolio-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    list-style: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-tab {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-tab:hover {
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.filter-tab.active {
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Portfolio Grid */
.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.portfolio-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Slide in animation via JS intersection observer */
.reveal-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.reveal-item.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.portfolio-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.portfolio-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Project Info Hover Overlay */
.portfolio-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 9, 10, 0.2) 20%, rgba(8, 9, 10, 0.95));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 25px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.portfolio-category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.portfolio-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.portfolio-link-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Item hover effects */
.portfolio-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan), var(--shadow-card);
}

.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-link-icon {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Filter Hide/Show transitions */
.portfolio-item.filtered-out {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   THE CREATIVE ENGINE (MY GEAR & PROCESS)
   ========================================== */
.gear-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    position: relative;
}

.gear-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gear-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Creator Profile Graphic (Left column) */
.creator-portrait-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.creator-portrait-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.creator-portrait-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-primary) 5%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(154, 75, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Glowing Border Frames for portrait */
.creator-portrait-frame {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 18px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.creator-portrait-wrapper:hover .creator-portrait-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.creator-portrait-wrapper:hover .creator-portrait-frame {
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Gear Deck Tabs Interface (Right column) */
.gear-deck {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.gear-deck-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Gear Tabs Selector */
.gear-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    list-style: none;
}

.gear-tab-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
}

.gear-tab-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -16px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.gear-tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.gear-tab-btn.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Gear Items Content */
.gear-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 250px;
}

.gear-panel {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out, transform 0.4s ease-out;
}

.gear-panel.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gear-item-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.gear-item-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.gear-item-name {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.gear-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.gear-item-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(154, 75, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-violet);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 75, 255, 0.2);
}

.gear-panel:nth-child(2) .gear-item-tag {
    background: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================
   COLLABORATION (DYNAMIC CONTACT SECTION)
   ========================================== */
.contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Mesh Gradient Backdrop for Contact Section */
.contact-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

/* Left Column Info */
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-info-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-pink);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Custom Interactive Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.stat-item {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-pink);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-pink);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Right Column Inquiry Form */
.inquiry-form-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.form-group {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Animated Floating Inputs */
.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    outline: none;
}

.form-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Floating Label Animation Triggers */
.form-input:focus~.form-label,
.form-input:not(:placeholder-shown)~.form-label {
    top: -10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Focus and input states for colors */
.form-input:focus~.input-highlight {
    width: 100%;
}

.input-highlight {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-violet));
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Custom Success/Validation Alerts */
.form-status {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-status.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.form-status.success {
    background: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.form-status.error {
    background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3);
    color: var(--accent-pink);
}

/* ==========================================
   LIGHTBOX & PORTFOLIO DETAILS MODAL
   ========================================== */
.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(8, 9, 10, 0.95);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 90%;
    background: var(--bg-tertiary);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.lightbox-modal.active .lightbox-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--text-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Lightbox Content Layout */
.lightbox-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lightbox-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.lightbox-media {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.lightbox-media img,
.lightbox-media video,
.lightbox-media iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: none;
}

.lightbox-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.lightbox-category {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.lightbox-desc {
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 60px 0 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-credits {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Back to top button */
.top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    z-index: 100;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.top-btn.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.top-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-cyan);
    border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================
   KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ========================================== */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
    from {
        box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.4);
    }

    to {
        box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.8);
    }
}

@keyframes playRipple {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}