/* ============================================
   ASHIMA GOEL PORTFOLIO — MAIN STYLESHEET
   ============================================ */

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

:root {
  --purple:       #7C5BF0;
  --purple-light: #EDE9FF;
  --dark:         #111118;
  --mid:          #3D3D50;
  --muted:        #9090A8;
  --border:       #EAEAEF;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --bg:           #F4F3F8;
  --radius:       16px;
}

html, body { background: #FDFCFF; }

body {
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── NETWORK CANVAS (fixed background) ── */
#network-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── PAGE CONTENT WRAPPER (above canvas) ── */
#page-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

/* ── NAV ── */
nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(253,252,255,0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 6vw; height: 64px;
}
.nav-logo { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--mid); }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--purple); }
.btn-connect {
  background: var(--dark); color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; transition: background 0.2s;
}
.btn-connect:hover { background: var(--purple); }

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--dark); color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; transition: background 0.2s;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--purple); }
.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); color: var(--dark);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: var(--purple); }
.btn-ghost {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); color: var(--dark);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: var(--purple); }
.btn-purple {
  background: var(--purple); color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.btn-purple:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.btn-white {
  background: var(--white); color: var(--dark);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.btn-white:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* ── SECTION SHARED ── */
.section-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
.section-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--purple);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.section-sub { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.3rem; }
.link-purple { color: var(--purple); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; }
.link-purple:hover { opacity: 0.75; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center; gap: 3rem;
  padding: 5rem 6vw 3rem;
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-dot-grid {
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: -6vw; width: 62%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-dot-grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: -40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 70% 30%, rgba(124,91,240,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 30% 70%, rgba(168,139,255,0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  animation: meshDrift 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-dot-grid::after { display: none; }
@keyframes meshDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0%, 0%) scale(1); }
  33%  { transform: translate(3%, -4%) scale(1.04); }
  66%  { transform: translate(-2%, 3%) scale(0.97); }
  100% { transform: translate(4%, -2%) scale(1.02); }
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-visual   { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }
.hero-tag { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.hero h1 { font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.hero h1 span { color: var(--purple); }
.hero-sub { color: var(--mid); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 420px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trust-row { margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.trust-row p { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.trust-logos { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.trust-logos span { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mid); }
.hero-photo-bg {
  width: 380px; height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 40% 40% 60% 60%;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #EEE8FF 0%, #DDD4FF 100%);
  overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(124,91,240,0.15);
}
.hero-photo-bg img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; }
.hero-card {
  position: absolute; bottom: 30px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); max-width: 210px; font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.hero-card-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.hero-card strong { display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.hero-card-footer { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── IMPACT ── */
.impact-section {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 3.5rem 6vw;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.impact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 20% 50%, rgba(124,91,240,0.22) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 80% 50%, rgba(124,91,240,0.14) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.impact-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 4rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.impact-title { font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 1.4rem; min-width: 180px; color: var(--white); }
.impact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; flex: 1; }
.impact-item .icon { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: #A88FFF; }
.impact-item .stat { font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: var(--white); }
.impact-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); }

/* ── SKILLS ── */
.skills-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.skill-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.4rem; transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.skill-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(124,91,240,0.13); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.skill-card-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.skill-card-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.skill-card-header h4 { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.skill-tag { background: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 50px; }

/* ── EXPERIENCE ── */
.exp-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.exp-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.exp-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.6rem 2rem; transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.exp-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(124,91,240,0.10); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.exp-card.current { border-color: var(--purple); border-left: 4px solid var(--purple); }
.current-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem;
  background: #ECFDF5; color: #059669; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.current-badge::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #059669; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.5s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity:1; } 50% { opacity:0.3; } }
.exp-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; padding-right: 7rem; }
.exp-company { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
.exp-role { color: var(--purple); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; margin-top: 0.15rem; }
.exp-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); background: var(--purple-light); padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 50px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
.exp-bullets { list-style: none; }
.exp-bullets li { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--mid); padding: 0.25rem 0 0.25rem 1.2rem; position: relative; }
.exp-bullets li::before { content: "→"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--purple); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ── WHERE I BUILT ── */
.built-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; }
.built-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.built-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.built-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.4rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.built-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(124,91,240,0.12); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.built-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.built-context { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.built-card h4 { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.built-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mid); }

/* ── PUBLICATIONS ── */
.pubs-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; }
.pubs-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.pubs-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.pub-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.pub-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.pub-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.pub-meta { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.pub-type { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; background: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple); padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px; margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── CERTIFICATIONS ── */
.certs-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.certs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.cert-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.8rem; transition: box-shadow 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.cert-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(124,91,240,0.10); }
.cert-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
.cert-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.cert-issuer { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── AWARDS ── */
.awards-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; }
.awards-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.awards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.award-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.3rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; }
.award-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(124,91,240,0.10); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.award-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.award-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.award-org { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 500; margin: 0.1rem 0; }
.award-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mid); }

/* ── HOW I WORK ── */
.process-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.process-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; position: relative; }
.process-steps::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border), var(--border), transparent);
}
.step { text-align: center; position: relative; }
.step-num { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.step-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 auto 0.8rem; border: 2px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white); position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.step:nth-child(1) .step-icon { background: #FFF3E0; border-color: #FFD0A0; }
.step:nth-child(2) .step-icon { background: #FFF8E0; border-color: #FFE9A0; }
.step:nth-child(3) .step-icon { background: #FCE4EC; border-color: #F8BBD9; }
.step:nth-child(4) .step-icon { background: #E8F5E9; border-color: #A5D6A7; }
.step h4 { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.step p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mid); }

/* ── EDUCATION ── */
.edu-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; }
.edu-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.edu-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.edu-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s; }
.edu-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(124,91,240,0.10); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.edu-icon { font-size: 2rem; }
.edu-info h4 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.edu-info p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--mid); }
.edu-score { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 0.3rem; }

/* ── LINKEDIN POSTS ── */
.posts-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; }
.posts-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.posts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.post-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 1.4rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s; }
.post-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(124,91,240,0.09); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.post-card-top { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.post-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--purple); color: var(--white); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.post-meta { flex: 1; }
.post-meta strong { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.post-meta span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }
.post-li-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 6px; background: #0A66C2; color: white; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; }
.post-body { font-size: 0.87rem; color: var(--mid); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.post-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.post-tag { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; background: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple); padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px; }
.post-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--muted); }
.post-card-placeholder { border: 1.5px dashed var(--border); background: transparent; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 180px; }
.post-card-placeholder:hover { box-shadow: none; transform: none; }
.post-placeholder-inner { text-align: center; }
.post-placeholder-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.post-placeholder-inner p { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mid); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.post-placeholder-inner span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── BLOG ── */
.blog-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; }
.blog-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.blog-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--white); }
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(124,91,240,0.10); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.blog-card-featured { grid-row: span 2; }
.blog-card-thumb { height: 160px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C5BF0, #9B7FF5); }
.blog-card-featured .blog-card-thumb { height: 240px; }
.blog-thumb-emoji { font-size: 3rem; }
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.4rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.blog-tags { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.blog-tag { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; }
.blog-card-body h3 { font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card-featured h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.blog-card-body p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--mid); flex: 1; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: auto; }
.blog-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── CONTACT FORM ── */
.contact-section { padding: 4rem 6vw; }
.contact-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.contact-form { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mid); }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white); transition: border-color 0.2s; outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--purple); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.btn-submit { background: var(--purple); color: var(--white); padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: opacity 0.2s; width: 100%; }
.btn-submit:hover { opacity: 0.88; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 0.8rem; }

/* ── CTA BANNER ── */
.cta-section { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); padding: 5rem 6vw; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-section::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(124,91,240,0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(124,91,240,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-inner h2 { font-family: "Playfair Display", serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.cta-inner p { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.cta-links { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 1.5rem 6vw; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.footer-logo { font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--dark); }
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--purple); }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-content { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both; }
.hero-visual   { animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease 0.15s both; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .skills-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .built-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .certs-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .edu-grid     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero              { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual       { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-dot-grid     { width: 100%; }
  .impact-inner      { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .impact-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .skills-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .built-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps     { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .certs-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .awards-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .edu-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .posts-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-card-featured { grid-row: span 1; }
  .form-row          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-links         { display: none; }
  .exp-header        { padding-right: 0; }
}