/* ───────────────────────── tokens ───────────────────────── */
:root {
  --bg: #0a0b09;
  --bg-elev: #12140f;
  --line: rgba(237, 240, 227, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(237, 240, 227, 0.18);
  --ink: #edf0e3;
  --ink-soft: rgba(237, 240, 227, 0.7);
  --ink-mute: rgba(237, 240, 227, 0.46);
  --ink-faint: rgba(237, 240, 227, 0.28);
  --accent: #d4f93c;
  --ink-on-accent: #161a05;
  --shadow-strong: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  --shadow-overlay: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72);
  --ring-focus: var(--accent);

  --font-sans: "Geist", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
  --font-serif: "Instrument Serif", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;

  --gutter: clamp(24px, 5vw, 80px);
  --max-w: 1320px;
  --density: 1;
  --motion: 1;
}

[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg: #f4f5ed;
  --bg-elev: #fbfcf6;
  --line: rgba(20, 22, 14, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(20, 22, 14, 0.2);
  --ink: #14160e;
  --ink-soft: rgba(20, 22, 14, 0.72);
  --ink-mute: rgba(20, 22, 14, 0.5);
  --ink-faint: rgba(20, 22, 14, 0.3);
  --accent: #5a7d0a;
  --ink-on-accent: #f4f5ed;
  --shadow-strong: rgba(20, 22, 14, 0.14);
  --shadow-overlay: rgba(20, 22, 14, 0.5);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html {
  background: var(--bg);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* Breathing room above anchor targets. */
#about, #work, #experience, #ai, #contact {
  scroll-margin-top: 24px;
}
body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01", "cv11";
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--ink-on-accent); }

/* Focus rings — single accent outline, respect rounded shapes. */
:focus { outline: none; }
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
[data-magnetic]:focus-visible,
[data-magnetic]:focus-within {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ring-focus);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* hide pre-script state so deferred app.js can fade things in cleanly */
[data-fade-in] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
[data-headline]:not(.ready) { visibility: hidden; }

/* very subtle grain — barely there */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .02; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}

/* main stacks above the grain */
main, .nav, .foot { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ───────────────────────── nav ───────────────────────── */
.nav {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  padding: 20px var(--gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.nav__brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--ink); }
.nav__dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: .4; }
}
.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 32px; }
.nav__link { position: relative; transition: color .2s; }
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__link::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -6px;
  height: 1px; background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.nav__link:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.nav__time { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* ── Retro glitch IST clock ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-ist-clock] {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.clock__br { display: none; }
.clock__time {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: clock-flicker 4.2s steps(1) infinite;
}
.clock__time::before,
.clock__time::after {
  content: attr(data-text);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  letter-spacing: inherit;
  text-shadow: none;
}
.clock__time::before {
  color: #ff3b6b;
  animation: clock-glitch-r 3.8s steps(1) infinite;
}
.clock__time::after {
  color: #3bf0ff;
  animation: clock-glitch-c 3.8s steps(1) infinite;
}
@keyframes clock-flicker {
  0%, 92%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  93%           { opacity: .55; }
  94%           { opacity: 1; }
  96%           { opacity: .7; }
  97%           { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes clock-glitch-r {
  0%, 90%, 100% { transform: translate(-1px, 0); opacity: .5; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
  91%           { transform: translate(-3px, -1px); opacity: .9; clip-path: inset(38% 0 28% 0); }
  93%           { transform: translate(2px, 1px);  opacity: .85; clip-path: inset(8% 0 68% 0); }
  95%           { transform: translate(-2px, 0);   opacity: .9;  clip-path: inset(60% 0 8% 0); }
  97%           { transform: translate(1px, -1px); opacity: .75; clip-path: inset(20% 0 55% 0); }
}
@keyframes clock-glitch-c {
  0%, 90%, 100% { transform: translate(1px, 0);  opacity: .5; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }
  91%           { transform: translate(3px, 1px);  opacity: .9;  clip-path: inset(18% 0 50% 0); }
  93%           { transform: translate(-2px, -1px); opacity: .85; clip-path: inset(68% 0 5% 0); }
  95%           { transform: translate(2px, 0);    opacity: .9;  clip-path: inset(32% 0 40% 0); }
  97%           { transform: translate(-1px, 1px); opacity: .75; clip-path: inset(50% 0 22% 0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .clock__time,
  .clock__time::before,
  .clock__time::after { animation: none; }
  .clock__time::before,
  .clock__time::after { display: none; }
}
.nav__right { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.nav__theme {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: transparent;
  transition: color .25s, border-color .25s, background-color .25s, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.nav__theme:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); transform: rotate(12deg); }
.nav__theme-icon { display: none; }
.nav__theme-icon--sun { display: block; }
[data-theme="light"] .nav__theme-icon--sun { display: none; }
[data-theme="light"] .nav__theme-icon--moon { display: block; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .nav__links { display: none; } }

/* Theme swap — circular clip-path reveal from toggle button (View Transitions API). */
::view-transition-old(root),
::view-transition-new(root) {
  animation: none;
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}
::view-transition-old(root) { z-index: 1; }
::view-transition-new(root) {
  z-index: 2;
  animation: theme-reveal .55s cubic-bezier(.7, 0, .2, 1) both;
}
@keyframes theme-reveal {
  from { clip-path: circle(0 at var(--theme-clip-x, 50%) var(--theme-clip-y, 50%)); }
  to   { clip-path: circle(var(--theme-clip-r, 150vmax) at var(--theme-clip-x, 50%) var(--theme-clip-y, 50%)); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  ::view-transition-new(root) { animation: none; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── hero ───────────────────────── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100svh;
  padding: 104px var(--gutter) 56px;
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: -2;
  left: calc(50% - 50vw); width: 100vw;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 78% 14%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 9%, transparent), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 10% 80%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 5%, transparent), transparent 70%);
}
.hero__canvas {
  position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: -1;
  left: calc(50% - 50vw);
  width: 100vw; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .8;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 55%, transparent 97%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 55%, transparent 97%);
}
.hero__meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero__meta b {
  display: block; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.hero__meta-right { text-align: right; }
.hero__meta-right b {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.hero__status {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; justify-content: flex-end;
}
.hero__status i {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 60%, transparent);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__title {
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7.6vw, 112px);
  line-height: .98; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.hero__title .word { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; padding: 0 .04em; margin: 0 -.04em; }
.hero__title .char { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); }
.hero__title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.hero__lede {
  margin: 36px 0 0;
  max-width: 56ch;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.hero__lede em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.hero__ctas {
  margin: 32px 0 0;
  display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
}
.cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 24px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  transition: color .35s, transform .2s;
}
.cta--primary {
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--ink-on-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px -8px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent);
}
.cta--primary::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(102%);
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.cta--primary:hover { color: var(--bg); }
.cta--primary:hover::after { transform: translateY(0); }
.cta--ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.cta--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }
.cta svg { transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1); }
.cta--primary:hover svg { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.cta--ghost:hover svg { transform: translateY(2px); }

/* ───────────────────────── marquee ticker ───────────────────────── */
.marquee {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 16px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee__track {
  display: flex; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll var(--marquee-d, 32s) linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee__group {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__group > span { display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; }
.marquee__group > span::after {
  content: "·"; margin: 0 28px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 65%, transparent);
}
.marquee__group em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; text-transform: none;
  font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0; color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 4px;
}
@keyframes marquee-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee__track { animation: none; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── sections base ───────────────────────── */
.section {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(64px * var(--density)) var(--gutter);
  position: relative;
}
.section--narrow { max-width: 920px; }
.section__top {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  align-items: end;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
}
.section__top::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .15s;
}
.section__top.in::before { width: 64px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .section__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
}
/* Ghost numerals — oversized outlined digits behind each section kicker.
   Number lives in the markup as data-ghost on the section header block. */
.section__top::after,
.work-rail__intro::after,
.contact__top::after {
  content: attr(data-ghost);
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  left: -0.06em;
  top: -0.08em;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(96px, 15vw, 210px);
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 16%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.contact__top::after { left: auto; right: 0; }
.work-rail__intro { position: relative; }

.section__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.section__num::before {
  content: ""; display: inline-block;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section__title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 56px); line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -.02em; font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 18ch; justify-self: end; text-align: right;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .section__title { text-align: left; justify-self: start; } }
.section__title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}

/* ───────────────────────── about ───────────────────────── */
.about {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; } }
.about__copy {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 26px); line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 28ch;
}
.about__copy p + p { margin-top: 1em; }
.about__copy em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: underline wavy var(--accent);
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.4px;
  text-underline-offset: 5px;
}

.about__facts { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.about__fact {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 24px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.about__fact:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.about__fact > span:first-child {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.about__fact b { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.about__fact em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-mute); }

/* ───────────────────────── horizontal work scroll ───────────────────────── */
.work-rail { height: 480vh; position: relative; }
.work-rail__sticky {
  position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.work-rail__track {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 56px;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  will-change: transform;
}
.work-rail__intro {
  flex: 0 0 auto; width: min(50vw, 540px);
  padding-right: 40px;
}
.work-rail__intro .section__num { margin-bottom: 28px; display: block; }
.work-rail__intro h2 {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.025em; font-weight: 400;
}
.work-rail__intro h2 em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.work-rail__intro p {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 42ch;
}
.work-rail__hint {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-faint); margin-top: 36px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.work-rail__hint::before {
  content: ""; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: currentColor;
  animation: hint-slide 2.4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1) infinite;
}
@keyframes hint-slide {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: .4; }
  50% { transform: translateX(8px); opacity: 1; }
}

.work-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: min(72vh, 540px); aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
              border-color .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
              box-shadow .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -24px var(--shadow-strong);
}
.work-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.work-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.work-card__hit {
  appearance: none; background: transparent; border: 0;
  font: inherit; color: inherit; text-align: left;
  width: 100%; padding: 28px; cursor: pointer;
  display: grid; grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
}
.work-card__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.work-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink);
}
.work-card__art {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  margin: 24px -28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  min-height: 140px;
}
.work-card__body { display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.work-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em; font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
}
.work-card__title em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.work-card__blurb {
  margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 38ch;
}
.work-card__tags {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.work-card__tags span { white-space: nowrap; }
.work-card__tags span + span::before {
  content: "·"; margin-right: 16px; color: var(--ink-faint);
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .work-rail { height: auto; }
  .work-rail__sticky { position: relative; height: auto; padding: 0; }
  .work-rail__track { flex-direction: column; padding: 0 var(--gutter); gap: 24px; }
  .work-rail__intro { width: 100%; padding: 0 0 24px; }
  .work-card { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── experiments grid ───────────────────────── */
.experiments-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .experiments-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}

.exp-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  display: grid; gap: 16px; align-content: start;
  transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
              border-color .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
              box-shadow .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -24px var(--shadow-strong);
}
.exp-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.exp-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.exp-card__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.exp-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink);
}
.exp-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.015em; font-weight: 400;
}
.exp-card__title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.exp-card__blurb {
  margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 48ch;
}
.exp-card__blurb em {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-style: normal;
  font-size: .92em; color: var(--ink);
}
.exp-card__tags {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.exp-card__tags span + span::before {
  content: "·"; margin-right: 16px; color: var(--ink-faint);
}
.exp-card__link {
  justify-self: start;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: color .35s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.exp-card__link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.exp-card__link svg { transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1); }
.exp-card__link:hover svg { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }

/* ───────────────────────── experience timeline ───────────────────────── */
.timeline { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.tl-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto; gap: 32px;
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  transition: padding .4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.tl-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.tl-row:hover { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
.tl-row::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--ink);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.tl-row:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.tl-row__year {
  display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-mute); letter-spacing: .08em;
}
.tl-row__main b {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -.015em;
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tl-row__main em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-mute); font-size: 16px;
}
.tl-row__main p {
  margin: 12px 0 0; color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 58ch;
}
.tl-row__loc {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ink-faint); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;
  padding-top: 4px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .tl-row { grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 28px 0; }
  .tl-row__loc { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: left; padding-top: 4px; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── exploring (legacy — kept only for .explore__card styles below in AI section) ───────────────────────── */

/* ───────────────────────── oss / repos ───────────────────────── */
.repos { display: grid; gap: 0; }
.repo {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr auto auto; gap: 28px;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: padding .4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.repo:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.repo:hover { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
.repo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--ink);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.repo:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.repo__num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.repo__main b {
  display: block; font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.repo__main em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.repo__main p {
  margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 60ch;
}
.repo__lang {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.repo__arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  transition: transform .35s, color .35s;
}
.repo:hover .repo__arrow { transform: translate(4px, -4px); color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .repo { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; gap: 16px; padding: 22px 0; }
  .repo__num { display: none; }
  .repo__lang { display: none; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── contact ───────────────────────── */
.contact {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(72px * var(--density)) var(--gutter);
}
.contact__top {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  position: relative;
}
.contact__top::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .15s;
}
.contact__top.in::before { width: 64px; }
.contact__title {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 128px); line-height: .98;
  letter-spacing: -.035em; font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 14ch; margin: 0;
}
.contact__title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.contact__row {
  margin-top: 64px;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
}
.contact__email {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 28px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--ink-on-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 32px -10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  transition: opacity .25s, transform .2s;
}
.contact__email:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.contact__copy {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.contact__socials {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 44px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.contact__socials a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  transition: color .25s, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.contact__socials a:hover { color: var(--ink); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.contact__socials a span {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 500;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .contact__socials { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── footer ───────────────────────── */
.foot {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 48px var(--gutter) 36px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-faint);
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.foot::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: var(--gutter); right: var(--gutter);
  height: 8px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 8'><path d='M0 4 Q 3 1 6 4 T 12 4 T 18 4 T 24 4' fill='none' stroke='%23d4f93c' stroke-width='1.4' stroke-linecap='round'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  background-position: left center;
  background-size: 24px 8px;
}
[data-theme="light"] .foot::before {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 8'><path d='M0 4 Q 3 1 6 4 T 12 4 T 18 4 T 24 4' fill='none' stroke='%235a7d0a' stroke-width='1.4' stroke-linecap='round'/></svg>");
}
.foot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 19px;
  right: var(--gutter);
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translate(50%, 0);
}

/* ───────────────────────── reveal ───────────────────────── */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); transition-delay: var(--d, 0s); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.magnetic { display: inline-block; transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); will-change: transform; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal,
  [data-fade-in],
  [data-headline]:not(.ready) { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; visibility: visible !important; }
  [data-headline] .char { transform: none !important; }
  .nav__dot, .ai-feature__tag::before { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── work card footer (case + live) ───────────────────────── */
.work-card__foot {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.work-card__action {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.work-card__action svg { transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1); }
.work-card__action--primary { color: var(--ink); }
.work-card:hover .work-card__action--primary { color: var(--accent); }
.work-card:hover .work-card__action--primary svg { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.work-card__action:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.work-card__action:not(.work-card__action--primary):hover svg { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }

/* ───────────────────────── logo marks (experience) ───────────────────────── */
.logo-mark {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--ink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  transition: border-color .35s, background .35s, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.logo-mark svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; display: block; }
.tl-row:hover .logo-mark { border-color: var(--ink); transform: scale(1.05); }

/* ───────────────────────── AI feature ───────────────────────── */
.ai-feature {
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  position: relative;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .ai-feature { padding: 28px; } }
.ai-feature__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ai-feature__tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.ai-feature__tag::before {
  content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ai-feature__grid {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 56px; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .ai-feature__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
.ai-feature__title {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -.02em; font-weight: 400;
}
.ai-feature__title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
}
.ai-feature__lede {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 20px); line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink); max-width: 34ch;
}
.ai-feature__lede em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.ai-feature__body {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 56ch;
}
.ai-feature__chips {
  display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ai-feature__chips span {
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.ai-feature__ctas { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.ai-feature__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform .2s, opacity .25s;
}
.ai-feature__cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.ai-feature__cta svg { transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1); }
.ai-feature__cta:hover svg { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }
.ai-feature__art {
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}

.ai-adjacent__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding-top: 8px;
}
.ai-adjacent__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) { .ai-adjacent__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; } }

/* keep explore card style (still used by adjacent threads) */
.explore__card {
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  transition: padding .4s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.explore__card:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.explore__card:hover { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
.explore__card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -1px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--ink);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
}
.explore__card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.explore__card__kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.explore__card h3 {
  margin: 0; font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.2;
}
.explore__card h3 em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink-mute); }
.explore__card p {
  margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 44ch;
}

/* ───────────────────────── case study modal ───────────────────────── */
.case-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--shadow-overlay);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  padding: 4vh 4vw;
  animation: case-overlay-in .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes case-overlay-in {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
.case {
  width: min(100%, 980px);
  max-height: 92vh;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
  animation: case-in .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
  box-shadow: 0 50px 120px var(--shadow-strong);
}
@keyframes case-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.97) translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}
.case__head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  gap: 16px;
}
.case__close, .case__nav-next {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: color .25s, transform .2s;
}
.case__close:hover, .case__nav-next:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.case__nav-next:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.case__nav-next svg { transition: transform .35s; }
.case__count { color: var(--ink-faint); }

.case__scroll {
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 56px 64px 56px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--line-strong) transparent;
}
.case__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.case__scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--line-strong); border-radius: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .case__scroll { padding: 32px 24px 48px; } }

.case__hero { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.case__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.case__title {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5.2vw, 64px); line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -.03em; font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.case__title em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; }
.case__lede {
  margin: 0; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 20px); line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 56ch;
}
.case__lede em { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--ink); }

.case__art {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-elev);
  border-radius: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .case__art { padding: 20px; } }

.case__split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr; gap: 32px;
  padding: 32px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .case__split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 24px 0; }
}
.case__num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.case__copy { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 60ch; }
.case__copy p { margin: 0 0 .9em; }
.case__copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.case__list { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 14px; max-width: 64ch; }
.case__list li {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding-left: 20px; position: relative;
}
.case__list li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px;
  width: 8px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
}

.case__chips { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.case__chips span {
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .04em;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.case__metrics {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .case__metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; } }
.case__metric { display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.case__metric b {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 400; line-height: 1;
}
.case__metric span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute); line-height: 1.4;
}

.case__foot {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.case__live, .case__next-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: opacity .25s, transform .2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.case__live { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); border: 0; }
.case__live:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.case__live svg { transition: transform .35s; }
.case__live:hover svg { transform: translate(2px, -2px); }
.case__next-cta {
  background: transparent; color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.case__next-cta:hover { border-color: var(--ink); }
.case__next-cta svg { transition: transform .35s; }
.case__next-cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ───────────────────────── custom cursor (dot + ring + label) ───────────────────────── */
.cursor-dot,
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cursor-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .12s linear, background-color .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 50%, transparent);
}
.cursor-ring {
  --size: 34px;
  --stretch: 1;
  --angle: 0deg;
  --label-op: 0;
  width: var(--size); height: var(--size);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 75%, transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition:
    opacity .25s ease,
    width .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
    height .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
    background-color .25s ease,
    border-color .25s ease;
}
.is-cursor-active .cursor-dot,
.is-cursor-active .cursor-ring { opacity: .92; }

/* hover state: scaled, filled tint, label visible */
.cursor-ring.is-hover {
  --size: 92px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 10%, transparent);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 85%, transparent);
}
.cursor-ring.is-hover .cursor-ring__label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.cursor-dot.is-hover { transform: scale(0); }

.cursor-ring__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity .3s ease .05s, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .05s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* mode tints — accent → ink on text targets, danger-style on close */
.cursor-ring.is-mode-close {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 60%, transparent);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 10%, transparent);
}
.cursor-ring.is-mode-close .cursor-ring__label { color: var(--ink); }
/* click ripple */
.cursor-ring::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cursor-ring.is-click::before {
  animation: cursor-ripple .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards;
}
@keyframes cursor-ripple {
  from { opacity: .6; transform: scale(.6); }
  to   { opacity: 0;  transform: scale(2.4); }
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ───────────────────────── scrub: right-edge scroll rail + top cap ───────────────────────── */
.scrub {
  position: fixed;
  top: 96px;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 28px;
  z-index: 95;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.scrub.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.scrub__top {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 78%, transparent);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition:
    transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
    color .25s ease,
    border-color .25s ease,
    background-color .25s ease;
}
.scrub.is-visible .scrub__top { transform: translateY(0); }
.scrub__top:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); }
.scrub__top svg { transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1); }
.scrub__top:hover svg { transform: translateY(-2px); }

.scrub__track {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width .25s ease, background-color .25s ease;
}
.scrub__track:hover {
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
}
.scrub__fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 0%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: height .12s linear;
}
.scrub__pip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-left: -4px;
  margin-top: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.scrub__track:hover .scrub__pip {
  transform: scale(1.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 70%, transparent);
}
.scrub__readout {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 0;
  margin-top: -7px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.scrub__track:hover .scrub__readout {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) { .scrub { display: none; } }

/* ───────────────────────── card spotlight (cursor-tracked tint) ───────────────────────── */
.work-card::before,
.exp-card::before,
.ai-feature::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .45s ease;
  background: radial-gradient(
    340px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 8%, transparent),
    transparent 65%
  );
}
.work-card:hover::before,
.exp-card:hover::before,
.ai-feature:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

/* ───────────────────────── cursor trail (verlet chain) ───────────────────────── */
.cursor-trail { display: none; }

/* ───────────────────────── physics-owned transforms ─────────────────────────
   When JS drives a transform every frame, override the original CSS transition
   list so transform is no longer interpolated by CSS (the spring already eases
   it). Keep visual transitions for non-transform properties. */
.work-card.js-physics {
  transition:
    border-color .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),
    box-shadow .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.work-card.js-physics .work-card__art {
  transition: transform 0s;
}