:root{
    --beige:#E9E1D4;--beige-lt:#F3EEE5;--sand:#DCD0BD;--ink:#221E1A;--ink-soft:#5F5850;
    --orange:#E5602B;--line:rgba(34,30,26,.14);
    --pad:clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
    --ease-io:cubic-bezier(.65,.05,.36,1);
    --sig-draw-ms:1900; /* logo pen-draw duration (unitless ms) — read by JS via getComputedStyle so CSS stays the single source of truth */
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scrollbar-gutter:stable}
  body{font-family:'Urbanist',system-ui,sans-serif;background:var(--beige);color:var(--ink);font-weight:400;line-height:1.55;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
  body.is-locked{overflow:hidden;height:100vh}
  img{display:block;max-width:100%}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  button{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;border:none;background:none;color:inherit}
  ::selection{background:var(--orange);color:var(--beige-lt)}

  /* --- utilities --- */
  .eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .eyebrow .dot{display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);margin-right:.6em;vertical-align:middle;animation:pulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}
  @keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.35;transform:scale(.8)}}
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .reveal[data-d="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}
  .reveal[data-d="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
  .reveal[data-d="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}

  /* --- grain overlay --- */
  .grain{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9000;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

  /* --- skip link (visible on keyboard focus only) --- */
  .skip-link{position:fixed;top:10px;left:10px;z-index:9999;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:40px;
    background:var(--ink);color:var(--beige-lt);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;
    text-transform:uppercase;transform:translateY(-300%);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .skip-link:focus{transform:translateY(0)}

  /* --- custom cursor --- */
  .cursor{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:9500;pointer-events:none;width:34px;height:34px;border:1.5px solid var(--ink);
    border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);opacity:0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    transition:width .3s var(--ease),height .3s var(--ease),padding .3s var(--ease),border-radius .3s var(--ease),
      background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),opacity .3s var(--ease)}
  .cursor.is-on{opacity:1}
  .cursor.is-hover{width:54px;height:54px;background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange)}
  .cursor.is-view{width:80px;height:80px;background:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange)}
  .cursor__t{font-size:.56rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--beige-lt);opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease)}
  .cursor.is-view .cursor__t{opacity:1}

  /* --- loader: a page from a print monograph — warm paper, a mark sketched by
     an invisible pen with a settling orange accent, and a two-line colophon --- */
  .loader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:8000;overflow:hidden;color:var(--ink)}
  .loader.is-leaving{pointer-events:none}
  .loader.is-gone{display:none}

  /* paper curtain: light beige field with two soft ambient washes in the darker
     beige, breathing quietly. Lifts away on handoff, led by an orange seam. */
  .loader__panel{position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(75% 75% at 50% 50%,rgba(229,96,43,0) 55%,rgba(229,96,43,.09) 100%),
      radial-gradient(90% 72% at 16% 10%,#E9E1D4 0%,rgba(233,225,212,0) 58%),
      radial-gradient(84% 66% at 86% 90%,#E9E1D4 0%,rgba(233,225,212,0) 60%),
      #F3EEE5;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;
    will-change:transform;transition:transform 1.05s var(--ease-io)}
  /* extremely subtle paper tooth — one static SVG turbulence tile, multiplied */
  .loader__panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    opacity:.03;mix-blend-mode:multiply;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'%3E%3Cfilter id='p'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.55' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23p)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
  .loader__panel::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:2px;
    background:var(--orange);opacity:0;z-index:5;transition:opacity .5s var(--ease)}
  .loader.is-leaving .loader__panel{transform:translateY(-100.4%)}
  .loader.is-leaving .loader__panel::after{opacity:1}

  /* centered composition — fades/lifts just before the curtain */
  .loader__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:0 24px;
    transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .55s var(--ease)}
  .loader.is-leaving .loader__inner{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-22px)}

  /* parallax layers: mark and typography drift at opposing, unequal depths.
     --px/--py are lerped from JS each frame — no CSS transition needed here. */
  .loader__sigLayer{transform:translate3d(calc(var(--px,0)*7px),calc(var(--py,0)*6px),0)}
  .loader__typeLayer{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
    transform:translate3d(calc(var(--px,0)*-3px),calc(var(--py,0)*-2.5px),0)}

  /* --- the mark: one continuous ink line, sketched by an invisible pen.
     Layer 1 (sig__pen): the ink itself, revealed by dash-offset. Layer 2
     (sig__accent): a short lit orange segment that chases the pen tip along
     the same path, then settles and dissolves into the finished mark. --- */
  .loader__sig{position:relative;width:clamp(72px,10vw,104px);height:auto;
    transform-origin:center center}
  .loader__sig svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;overflow:visible}

  .sig__pen{fill:none;stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:2;
    stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
    transition:stroke-dashoffset calc(var(--sig-draw-ms) * 1ms) var(--ease-io),stroke-width .9s var(--ease-io)}
  .sig__accent{fill:none;stroke:var(--orange);stroke-width:2.6;
    stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;opacity:0}

  /* a touch of hand-tremor while the pen is actively moving — not a
     robotic straight reveal, a living one */
  .loader__sig.is-drawing{animation:sigSway 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes sigSway{0%,100%{transform:rotate(0)}50%{transform:rotate(-1deg)}}

  /* locked: the line gains its full print weight (outline → solid) with a
     whisper of emboss — paper lit from above — a confident little flourish
     as the pen lifts, then a slower, more visible breathing movement */
  .loader__sig.is-locked .sig__pen{stroke-width:4}
  .loader__sig.is-locked{
    filter:drop-shadow(0 -1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55)) drop-shadow(0 1.5px 1.5px rgba(34,30,26,.16));
    animation:sigPop .7s var(--ease-io),sigBreathe 5.2s var(--ease-io) .7s infinite}
  @keyframes sigPop{
    0%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}
    38%{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(-1.6deg)}
    64%{transform:scale(.97) rotate(.9deg)}
    100%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}
  }
  @keyframes sigBreathe{0%,100%{transform:scale(1) rotate(0)}50%{transform:scale(1.035) rotate(-.5deg)}}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.loader__sig.is-locked,.loader__sig.is-drawing{animation:none}}

  /* colophon: Urbanist medium, generous tracking. Enters by rising out of a
     soft blur; leaves by dissolving upward the same way — print, not digital. */
  .loader__phrase{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(18px,3.2vh,30px);min-height:1.6em;
    max-width:min(90vw,480px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-size:clamp(.64rem,1.05vw,.76rem);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.3em;text-indent:.3em;
    text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  @media (max-width:600px){.loader__phrase{min-height:3.2em}}
  .loader__phrase-inner{display:block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);filter:blur(6px);
    transition:opacity .85s var(--ease-io),transform .85s var(--ease-io),filter .85s var(--ease-io)}
  .loader__phrase-inner.is-in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);filter:blur(0)}
  .loader__phrase-inner.is-out{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-10px);filter:blur(5px)}

  /* hairline beneath the phrase — unfolds from the centre outward */
  .loader__rule{width:min(46vw,300px);height:1px;background:rgba(34,30,26,.14);
    margin-top:clamp(16px,2.8vh,26px);
    transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:center;transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease-io)}
  .loader__rule.is-in{transform:scaleX(1)}

  /* skip control — still corner-anchored and quiet in tone, but now reads
     as an actual, clickable button instead of near-invisible text. Fades
     in slightly after the loader starts so it doesn't flash on instant
     (session-skip) loads, and disappears the moment the curtain lifts. */
  .loader__skip{position:absolute;z-index:4;right:clamp(18px,3vw,32px);bottom:clamp(18px,3vh,32px);
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--ink);
    background:rgba(243,238,229,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;padding:10px 18px;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px);animation:skipIn .5s var(--ease) .8s forwards;
    transition:color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease),border-color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
  @keyframes skipIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .loader__skip::after{content:"";width:14px;height:1px;background:currentColor;
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease);transform-origin:left}
  .loader__skip:hover{color:var(--beige-lt);background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .loader__skip:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1.6)}
  .loader.is-leaving .loader__skip{opacity:0!important;pointer-events:none;animation:none;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease)}

  /* --- nav (centered, minimal) --- */
  .nav{position:fixed;top:24px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:1000;
    opacity:0;transition:top .4s var(--ease),opacity .8s var(--ease)}
  .nav.is-in{opacity:1}
  .nav.is-stuck{top:16px}
  .nav__links{position:relative;display:flex;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);align-items:center}
  .nav__links a{position:relative;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:6px 2px;color:var(--ink-soft);transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
  .nav__links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:1.5px;
    background:var(--orange);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
  .nav__links a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  .nav__links a:hover::after,.nav__links a.is-cur::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
  .nav__links a.is-cur{color:var(--ink)}
  .nav.is-stuck .nav__links{padding:8px 18px;border-radius:40px;background:rgba(243,238,229,.72);
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px -18px rgba(34,30,26,.4)}

  /* --- hero --- */
  .hero{min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;padding:132px var(--pad) 76px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:min(76vw,680px);aspect-ratio:1;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(229,96,43,.18),transparent 62%);
    filter:blur(8px);z-index:0;animation:blobpulse 9s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes blobpulse{0%,100%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.12)}}

  /* 3D canvas — fullscreen, lives in hero from frame 1, loader covers it */
  .hero__sculpture{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;display:block}
  .hero__sculpture canvas{display:block;width:100%!important;height:100%!important;touch-action:pan-y;cursor:grab}
  .hero__sculpture.is-dragging canvas{cursor:grabbing}

  .hero__sculpt-hint{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:clamp(18px,3vh,30px);transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:4;
    font-size:.64rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--ink-soft);
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s var(--ease) .8s;pointer-events:none}
  .hero__sculpt-hint.is-in{opacity:.8}
  .hero__sculpt-hint svg{width:14px;height:14px}
  /* no drag-to-rotate on mobile, so hide the hint there */
  @media(max-width:768px){.hero__sculpt-hint{display:none!important}}

  .hero__top{position:relative;z-index:4;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;
    border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;padding:7px 16px;
    font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin-bottom:clamp(18px,3vh,30px);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
  .hero__top.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .hero__top .dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);animation:pulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}

  .hero__stack{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
    gap:clamp(10px,2.2vw,28px);perspective:1100px;z-index:1}
  .hero__word{font-weight:700;line-height:.8;letter-spacing:-.05em;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,12vw,8rem);
    position:relative;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;color:var(--ink);
    opacity:0;filter:blur(14px);transform:translateY(40px) scale(.92)}
  .hero__word.is-in{opacity:1;filter:blur(0);transform:none;
    transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-io),filter .9s var(--ease-io),transform 1s var(--ease-io)}
  .hero__word--left.is-in{transition-delay:.05s}
  .hero__word--right.is-in{transition-delay:.22s}
  .hero__word .o{color:var(--orange);display:inline-block}
  .hero__word--right.is-in .o{animation:opop .6s var(--ease-io) .75s both}
  @keyframes opop{0%{transform:scale(1)}45%{transform:scale(1.08)}100%{transform:scale(1)}}

  .hero__sub{position:relative;z-index:3;margin-top:clamp(30px,4.4vh,48px);
    max-width:44ch;font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.16rem);color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .hero__scroll{position:relative;z-index:3;margin-top:clamp(26px,3.5vh,40px);
    display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:12px;
    font-size:.68rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .hero__scroll i{display:block;width:1.5px;height:44px;background:var(--line);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .hero__scroll i::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:-50%;width:100%;height:50%;
    background:var(--orange);animation:scrolldown 1.9s var(--ease-io) infinite}
  @keyframes scrolldown{0%{top:-55%}60%,100%{top:105%}}

  /* --- section wrapper --- */
  .sec{padding:clamp(80px,12vh,150px) var(--pad)}
  .sec__head{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto clamp(50px,7vh,82px)}
  .sec__head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,5.2vw,4rem);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.03em;font-weight:800;margin-top:18px}
  .sec__head h2 .lt{font-weight:300}
  .sec__head .hint{margin-top:18px;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .sec__head .hint::before{content:"↑ ";color:var(--orange)}

  /* --- work cards --- */
  .work{background:var(--beige-lt)}
  .cards{max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    align-items:start;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px) clamp(40px,6vw,96px)}
  .card{position:relative;display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;
    transform:rotate(var(--rot,0deg)) translate(var(--ox,0px),var(--oy,0px)) scale(var(--sc,1));
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease),opacity .45s var(--ease)}
  .card:hover,.card:focus-visible{transform:rotate(0deg) translate(0,-6px) scale(1.03)}
  /* size variants */
  .card--port .card__media{aspect-ratio:4/5}
  .card--tall .card__media{aspect-ratio:3/4}
  .card--square .card__media{aspect-ratio:1/1}
  .card--wide .card__media{aspect-ratio:5/4}
  /* second column staggered down */
  .card--b{margin-top:clamp(36px,7vw,84px)}
  .card__inner{display:block}
  /* media */
  .card__media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink);
    border-radius:22px 8px 22px 8px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -28px rgba(34,30,26,.5);
    transition:box-shadow .35s var(--ease)}
  .card:hover .card__media{box-shadow:0 30px 50px -28px rgba(34,30,26,.55)}
  .card__media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
    filter:saturate(.96);transition:filter .35s var(--ease)}
  .card:hover .card__media img{filter:saturate(1.04)}
  /* corner bracket */
  .card__frame{position:absolute;inset:10px;z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease) .3s}
  .card:hover .card__frame{opacity:1}
  .card__frame i{position:absolute;width:22px;height:22px;border:1.5px solid var(--beige-lt)}
  .card__frame i:nth-child(1){top:0;left:0;border-right:none;border-bottom:none}
  .card__frame i:nth-child(2){top:0;right:0;border-left:none;border-bottom:none}
  .card__frame i:nth-child(3){bottom:0;left:0;border-right:none;border-top:none}
  .card__frame i:nth-child(4){bottom:0;right:0;border-left:none;border-top:none}
  /* index number */
  .card__num{position:absolute;z-index:3;top:14px;left:14px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--beige-lt);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px);transition:opacity .35s var(--ease) .25s,transform .35s var(--ease) .25s}
  .card:hover .card__num{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .card__cap{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;padding:16px 2px 0}
  .card__idx{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);letter-spacing:.1em}
  .card__t{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.35rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
  .card__m{margin-left:auto;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);letter-spacing:.05em;text-align:right}
  .card:hover .card__t,.card:focus-visible .card__t{color:var(--orange)}
  .card:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--orange);outline-offset:6px}

  /* --- about --- */
  .about__grid{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:clamp(36px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
  .about__photo{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;width:100%;
    background:var(--sand);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -34px rgba(34,30,26,.45)}
  .about__photo .ph{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;gap:10px;color:var(--ink-soft);
    background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(34,30,26,.05) 0 14px,transparent 14px 28px)}
  .about__photo .ph svg{width:46px;height:46px;opacity:.5}
  .about__photo .ph span{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em}
  .about__photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border:1px solid rgba(255,250,242,.3);
    border-radius:6px;pointer-events:none}
  .about__text{text-align:left}
  .about__lead{font-size:clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);line-height:1.35;font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .about__lead b{font-weight:700}
  .about__lead .o{color:var(--orange);font-weight:700}
  .caps{margin-top:clamp(36px,5vh,56px);display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 12px}
  .caps span{border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;padding:9px 20px;
    font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;will-change:transform;
    transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .caps span:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--beige-lt);border-color:var(--ink)}

  /* --- marquee --- */
  .marquee{padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;background:var(--beige)}
  .marquee__track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:scrollx 32s linear infinite}
  .marquee:hover .marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
  .marquee__track span{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3.2rem);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;
    padding:26px 0;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;display:flex;align-items:center}
  .marquee__track span b{font-weight:800;transition:color .3s var(--ease)}
  .marquee__track span b:hover{color:var(--orange)}
  .marquee__track span i{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);margin:0 34px;flex:0 0 auto}
  @keyframes scrollx{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.marquee__track{animation:none}}

  /* --- contact (glassmorphic card) --- */
  .contact{text-align:center;background:var(--beige-lt);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .contact__glow{position:absolute;top:38%;left:50%;width:min(70vw,640px);aspect-ratio:1;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(229,96,43,.28),transparent 60%),
               radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%,rgba(201,138,125,.26),transparent 65%);
    filter:blur(10px)}
  .contact__card{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:840px;margin:0 auto;
    padding:clamp(40px,7vw,84px) clamp(24px,6vw,72px);border-radius:28px;
    background:rgba(255,252,247,.38);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(140%);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(140%);
    box-shadow:0 30px 80px -40px rgba(34,30,26,.35),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
  .contact h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6.6vw,5.4rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.035em;font-weight:300;max-width:16ch;margin:0 auto}
  .contact h2 b{font-weight:800}
  .contact__mail{display:inline-block;margin-top:clamp(34px,5vh,54px);
    font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3.6vw,2.6rem);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;
    border-bottom:2px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:6px;will-change:transform;
    transition:border-color .4s var(--ease),color .4s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .contact__mail:hover{color:var(--orange);border-color:var(--orange)}
  .contact__socials{margin-top:40px;display:flex;gap:26px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .contact__socials a{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;
    color:var(--ink-soft);position:relative;padding-bottom:3px}
  .contact__socials a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:1.5px;
    background:var(--orange);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
  .contact__socials a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}

  /* --- footer --- */
  .foot{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--beige);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:clamp(64px,12vh,140px) var(--pad) clamp(28px,5vh,46px)}
  .foot__glow{position:absolute;top:-12%;right:-6%;width:min(60vw,560px);aspect-ratio:1;
    z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%,rgba(229,96,43,.18),transparent 62%),
               radial-gradient(circle at 40% 60%,rgba(201,138,125,.16),transparent 66%);
    filter:blur(10px)}
  .foot__inner{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}
  .foot__top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;gap:clamp(40px,7vw,96px);
    align-items:start;padding-bottom:clamp(46px,8vh,88px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .foot__brand{max-width:46ch}
  .foot__big{margin-top:20px;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,7vw,5.4rem);font-weight:800;
    line-height:.96;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--ink)}
  .foot__big .o{color:var(--orange)}
  .foot__note{margin-top:clamp(20px,3vh,30px);max-width:42ch;
    font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.3vw,1.08rem);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.55}

  .foot__cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(22px,3vw,40px)}
  .foot__col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:13px}
  .foot__col-h{font-size:.7rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;
    color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:4px}
  .foot__col a{position:relative;font-size:.96rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);
    padding-bottom:2px;transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
  .foot__col a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:1.5px;
    background:var(--orange);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
  .foot__col a:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  .foot__col a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
  .foot__mail{word-break:break-word}
  .foot__avail{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;margin-top:2px;
    font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-soft);letter-spacing:.02em}
  .foot__avail i{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);
    flex:0 0 auto;animation:pulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}

  .foot__base{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:12px 28px;
    padding-top:clamp(24px,4vh,36px);
    font-size:.76rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .foot__copy{color:var(--ink)}
  .foot__totop{margin-left:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6em;
    font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--ink);
    border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;padding:9px 18px;will-change:transform;
    transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease)}
  .foot__totop:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--beige-lt);border-color:var(--ink)}
  .foot__totop svg{width:14px;height:14px;stroke:currentColor;fill:none;stroke-width:2;
    stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
  .foot__totop:hover svg{transform:translateY(-3px)}

  @media(max-width:820px){
    .foot__top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:clamp(34px,6vh,54px)}
  }
  @media(max-width:540px){
    .foot__cols{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px 22px}
    .foot__base{gap:10px 18px}
    .foot__totop{margin-left:0;margin-top:4px}
  }

  /* --- case-study content: a normal in-flow page, not a fixed overlay --- */
  .proj{background:var(--beige);
    opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(20px);
    transition:opacity .55s var(--ease),transform .55s var(--ease)}
  .proj.is-open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:none}

  .proj__back{position:fixed;top:24px;left:var(--pad);z-index:7100;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--ink-soft);
    padding:8px 16px 8px 12px;border-radius:40px;background:rgba(243,238,229,.72);
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border:1px solid var(--line);cursor:pointer;
    opacity:0;transform:translateX(-12px);
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease) .3s,transform .5s var(--ease) .3s,background .3s var(--ease),color .3s var(--ease)}
  .proj.is-open .proj__back{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .proj__back:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--beige-lt)}
  .proj__back svg{width:16px;height:16px}

  /* hero */
  .proj__hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
    justify-content:flex-end;padding:clamp(100px,14vh,160px) var(--pad) clamp(60px,8vh,100px);text-align:center;overflow:hidden}
  .proj__hero-img{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
  .proj__hero-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.14);transition:transform 2s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj.is-open .proj__hero-img img{transform:scale(1)}
  .proj__hero-img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(34,30,26,.72) 0%,rgba(34,30,26,.12) 50%,rgba(34,30,26,.04) 100%)}
  .proj__hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:860px}
  .proj__cat{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;color:rgba(255,252,245,.7);
    margin-bottom:16px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease) .25s,transform .7s var(--ease) .25s}
  .proj.is-open .proj__cat{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .proj__title{font-size:clamp(3.2rem,11vw,8.5rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.06em;line-height:.88;
    color:var(--beige-lt);overflow:hidden}
  .proj__title-char{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(110%) rotate(8deg);
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj.is-open .proj__title-char{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .proj__tagline{margin-top:22px;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.4rem);font-weight:400;color:rgba(255,252,245,.8);
    max-width:38ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease) .8s,transform .7s var(--ease) .8s}
  .proj.is-open .proj__tagline{opacity:1;transform:none}

  .proj__body{max-width:1060px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad);margin-bottom:clamp(40px,7vh,80px)}

  /* section base */
  .proj__sec{padding:clamp(60px,10vh,120px) 0}
  .proj__label{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.7vw,1.5rem);font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:26px}
  .proj__text{font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.4vw,1.75rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.42;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:38ch}
  .proj__text b{font-weight:700}

  /* pull quote — bigger, bolder */
  .proj__quote{font-size:clamp(2rem,6vw,4.2rem);font-weight:200;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:1.08;
    text-align:center;max-width:16ch;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(60px,10vh,130px) var(--pad);position:relative}
  .proj__quote .o{color:var(--orange);font-weight:800}
  .proj__quote::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;top:clamp(20px,5vh,50px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-size:clamp(5rem,14vw,11rem);font-weight:900;color:var(--orange);opacity:.1;line-height:1;pointer-events:none}

  /* bento image grid — hover tilt + scale */
  .proj__bento{display:grid;gap:clamp(10px,1.6vw,20px);padding:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0}
  .proj__bento--3{grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;grid-template-rows:auto auto}
  .proj__bento--3 .bento:nth-child(1){grid-row:span 2}
  .proj__bento--4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);grid-template-rows:auto auto}
  .proj__bento--4 .bento:nth-child(1){grid-column:span 2}
  .bento{overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;position:relative;background:var(--sand);
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease)}
  .bento:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 28px 56px -28px rgba(34,30,26,.45)}
  .bento img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-io)}
  .bento:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
  /* diagonal light sweep on bento cells too */
  .bento::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,252,245,.28) 48%,rgba(255,252,245,.08) 56%,transparent 72%);
    transform:translateX(-110%);transition:transform .85s var(--ease)}
  .bento:hover::after{transform:translateX(110%)}
  .bento--fly{opacity:0;transform:translateY(50px) scale(.96);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform 1.1s var(--ease-io)}
  .bento--fly.is-vis{opacity:1;transform:none}
  /* alternate entrance: blur-zoom from center (first bento grid) */
  .bento--blur{opacity:0;filter:blur(12px);transform:scale(.82);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),filter 1s var(--ease-io),transform 1.1s var(--ease-io)}
  .bento--blur.is-vis{opacity:1;filter:blur(0);transform:none}
  /* alternate entrance: clip-path wipe (second bento grid) */
  .bento--clip{clip-path:inset(0 50% 0 50%);transition:clip-path 1s var(--ease-io)}
  .bento--clip.is-vis{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0)}

  /* scrollable image bento (outcome-1, Project 1) */
  .bento--scroll-ph{overflow:hidden;cursor:default;position:relative;aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .bento__scroll-inner{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow-y:scroll;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .bento__scroll-inner::-webkit-scrollbar{width:3px}
  .bento__scroll-inner::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--sand);border-radius:3px}
  .bento__scroll-inner img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto!important;object-fit:initial!important;transform:none!important}

  /* video clip-path reveal */
  .proj__video--clip{clip-path:inset(10% 0 10% 0);transition:clip-path 1.1s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__video--clip.is-vis{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0)}

  /* ── VIDEO BENTO (Project 1 — motion-first) ── */
  /* autoplay videos inside bento cells */
  .bento video{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-io)}
  .bento:hover video{transform:scale(1.06)}
  /* larger hero video cell */
  .proj__bento--video .bento:nth-child(1){grid-column:span 2;aspect-ratio:16/9}
  .proj__bento--video{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:auto auto auto}
  .proj__bento--video .bento:not(:nth-child(1)){aspect-ratio:9/16}
  .proj__bento--video .bento.bento--square-ph{aspect-ratio:1/1}
  /* cinematic full-bleed video strip */
  .proj__video-reel{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;aspect-ratio:21/9;margin:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.5);
    opacity:0;filter:blur(10px);transform:scale(.94);
    transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),filter 1s var(--ease-io),transform 1.1s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__video-reel.is-vis{opacity:1;filter:blur(0);transform:scale(1)}
  .proj__video-reel video{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
  .proj__video-reel::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(34,30,26,.08) 0%,transparent 40%,rgba(34,30,26,.06) 100%)}

  /* ── PRINT VISUAL grid (Projects 2–5) ── */
  /* masonry-feel single column for tall print pieces */
  .proj__print-strip{display:grid;gap:clamp(10px,1.6vw,20px);padding:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .proj__print-strip .bento:nth-child(1){grid-column:span 2;aspect-ratio:3/1;overflow:hidden}
  .proj__print-strip .bento:nth-child(n+2){aspect-ratio:4/5}
  /* full-bleed single print shot */
  .proj__print-full{overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;position:relative;background:var(--sand);
    margin:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0;aspect-ratio:16/9;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.35);
    opacity:0;transform:scale(.97);
    transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform 1.1s var(--ease-io),box-shadow .5s var(--ease)}
  .proj__print-full.is-vis{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
  .proj__print-full:hover{box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.45)}
  .proj__print-full img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
    transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__print-full:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
  /* packaging detail row — 3 tall portrait pieces */
  .proj__pkg-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(10px,1.6vw,20px);
    padding:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0}
  .proj__pkg-row .bento{aspect-ratio:2/3}
  /* editorial spread: two landscape images side-by-side */
  .proj__spread{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(10px,1.6vw,20px);
    padding:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0}
  .proj__spread .bento{aspect-ratio:4/3}

  /* ── REFLECTION visuals ── */
  .proj__reflection-visual{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(10px,1.6vw,20px);
    margin-top:clamp(36px,6vh,60px)}
  .proj__reflection-visual .bento{aspect-ratio:4/3}
  .proj__reflection-visual .bento:first-child{grid-column:span 2;aspect-ratio:21/9}
  /* single accent image in reflection */
  .proj__reflection-accent{overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;margin-top:clamp(36px,6vh,60px);
    position:relative;background:var(--sand);aspect-ratio:16/7;
    box-shadow:0 24px 50px -28px rgba(34,30,26,.35);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);
    transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform 1.1s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__reflection-accent.is-vis{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .proj__reflection-accent img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
    transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__reflection-accent:hover img{transform:scale(1.03)}

  /* ── WEB mockup (Project 6) — enhanced ── */
  .proj__browser{border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.4);background:var(--beige-lt);
    margin:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0}
  .proj__browser-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 18px;
    background:var(--sand);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .proj__browser-dots{display:flex;gap:6px;flex:0 0 auto}
  .proj__browser-dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%}
  .proj__browser-dot:nth-child(1){background:#E5602B}
  .proj__browser-dot:nth-child(2){background:#DCD0BD}
  .proj__browser-dot:nth-child(3){background:var(--beige)}
  .proj__browser-url{flex:1;margin:0 12px;background:rgba(34,30,26,.06);border-radius:40px;
    padding:5px 14px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .proj__browser-scroll{height:460px;overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scroll-behavior:smooth}
  .proj__browser-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{width:4px}
  .proj__browser-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--sand);border-radius:4px}
  .proj__browser-scroll img{display:block;width:100%}
  /* scrolling hint on browser */
  .proj__browser-hint{text-align:center;padding:10px;font-size:.64rem;font-weight:600;
    text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--ink-soft);
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--sand)}

  /* word-by-word quote reveal */
  .proj__quote-word{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px) rotate(3deg);
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform .6s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__quote-word.is-vis{opacity:1;transform:none}

  /* process steps domino cascade */
  .proj__step--domino{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-40px) rotate(-3deg);
    transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__step--domino.is-vis{opacity:1;transform:none}

  /* lightbox (smooth fullscreen image/video viewer) */
  .lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9800;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    background:rgba(34,30,26,0);pointer-events:none;transition:background .45s var(--ease);cursor:zoom-out}
  .lightbox.is-open{background:rgba(34,30,26,.92);pointer-events:auto}
  .lightbox__img{max-width:92vw;max-height:90vh;object-fit:contain;border-radius:8px;
    transform:scale(.88);opacity:0;transition:transform .55s var(--ease-io),opacity .4s var(--ease);will-change:transform}
  .lightbox.is-open .lightbox__img{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}
  .lightbox__close{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,252,245,.12);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    border:none;cursor:pointer;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s var(--ease) .15s,background .3s var(--ease)}
  .lightbox.is-open .lightbox__close{opacity:1}
  .lightbox__close:hover{background:rgba(255,252,245,.25)}
  .lightbox__close svg{width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--beige-lt);fill:none;stroke-width:2}

  /* video placeholder */
  .proj__video{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;background:var(--ink);aspect-ratio:16/9;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;margin:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.5)}
  .proj__video img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.65;
    transition:opacity .5s var(--ease),transform 1.2s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__video:hover img{opacity:.45;transform:scale(1.04)}
  .proj__video-play{position:relative;z-index:1;width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--orange);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(229,96,43,.4);
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
    animation:playpulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes playpulse{0%,100%{box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(229,96,43,.4)}50%{box-shadow:0 8px 50px rgba(229,96,43,.65)}}
  .proj__video:hover .proj__video-play{transform:scale(1.14);animation:none;box-shadow:0 12px 44px rgba(229,96,43,.6)}
  .proj__video-play svg{width:22px;height:22px;margin-left:3px;fill:var(--beige-lt)}
  .proj__video-label{position:absolute;bottom:20px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:1;
    font-size:.68rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;color:rgba(255,252,245,.7)}

  /* parallax full-bleed image */
  .proj__parallax{position:relative;height:clamp(340px,60vh,640px);overflow:hidden;margin:clamp(40px,7vh,80px) 0;
    border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.35)}
  .proj__parallax img{position:absolute;top:-18%;left:0;width:100%;height:136%;object-fit:cover}

  /* process steps */
  .proj__steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:clamp(14px,2vw,24px);padding:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0}
  .proj__step{padding:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;
    background:rgba(255,252,247,.2);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    transition:border-color .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease)}
  .proj__step:hover{border-color:var(--orange);transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -24px rgba(229,96,43,.22)}
  .proj__step-num{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,3.8rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.05em;color:var(--orange);opacity:.5;margin-bottom:12px;
    transition:opacity .3s var(--ease)}
  .proj__step:hover .proj__step-num{opacity:1}
  .proj__step-title{font-weight:800;font-size:1.1rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:8px}
  .proj__step-desc{font-size:.88rem;font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.5}

  /* fly-in images */
  .proj__gallery{padding:clamp(30px,5vh,60px) 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(30px,5vh,60px)}
  .proj__img{overflow:hidden;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.4);
    position:relative;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease)}
  .proj__img:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 40px 72px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.5)}
  .proj__img img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__img:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
  .proj__img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(105deg,transparent 30%,rgba(255,252,245,.28) 48%,rgba(255,252,245,.08) 56%,transparent 72%);
    transform:translateX(-110%);transition:transform .85s var(--ease)}
  .proj__img:hover::after{transform:translateX(110%)}
  .proj__img--fly{opacity:0;transform:translateX(120px) rotate(2deg);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1.3s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__img--fly.from-left{transform:translateX(-120px) rotate(-2deg)}
  .proj__img--fly.is-vis{opacity:1;transform:none}

  /* scroll-reveal */
  .proj__reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
  .proj__reveal.is-vis{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .proj__reveal[data-sd="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}
  .proj__reveal[data-sd="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
  .proj__reveal[data-sd="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}

  /* details / stats grid */
  .proj__details{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(12px,2vw,24px);padding:clamp(40px,6vh,80px) 0}
  .proj__detail{text-align:center;padding:clamp(24px,3vw,40px);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;
    background:rgba(255,252,247,.3);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    transition:border-color .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease)}
  .proj__detail:hover{border-color:var(--orange);transform:translateY(-4px)}
  .proj__detail strong{display:block;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3.2rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--orange)}
  .proj__detail span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--ink-soft)}

  /* testimonial */
  .proj__testi{text-align:center;padding:clamp(50px,8vh,100px) var(--pad);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .proj__testi blockquote{font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.9rem);font-weight:300;font-style:italic;line-height:1.4;
    max-width:30ch;margin:0 auto;letter-spacing:-.01em}
  .proj__testi cite{display:block;margin-top:18px;font-style:normal;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--ink-soft)}

  /* next project strip (single direction — used only on the very first project,
     which has nowhere to go "back" to within the case-study flow) */
  .proj__next{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(20px,4vw,48px);
    padding:clamp(80px,14vh,160px) var(--pad);cursor:pointer;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    transition:background .4s var(--ease)}
  .proj__next:hover{background:var(--beige-lt)}
  .proj__next-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .proj__next-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,5.5vw,4rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.04em;
    transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
  .proj__next:hover .proj__next-title{color:var(--orange)}
  .proj__next-arrow{font-size:2rem;color:var(--orange);transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
  .proj__next:hover .proj__next-arrow{transform:translateX(8px)}

  /* split prev / next nav — used on every project that HAS a previous one
     (projects 2–6). Left half walks back, right half moves forward; each
     half gets its own hover identity so the direction you're about to take
     is unmistakable before you even click. */
  .proj__nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .proj__nav-half{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
    gap:clamp(10px,1.6vh,16px);padding:clamp(56px,11vh,120px) var(--pad);cursor:pointer;
    overflow:hidden;transition:background .4s var(--ease)}
  .proj__nav-prev{align-items:flex-start;text-align:left;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .proj__nav-next{align-items:flex-end;text-align:right}
  .proj__nav-half::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--orange);
    opacity:0;transform:scaleX(0);transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .45s var(--ease-io);
    pointer-events:none}
  .proj__nav-prev::before{transform-origin:left center}
  .proj__nav-next::before{transform-origin:right center}
  .proj__nav-half:hover::before{opacity:.06;transform:scaleX(1)}
  .proj__nav-half:active::before{opacity:.1}
  .proj__nav-dir{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;color:var(--ink-soft);position:relative;z-index:1;
    transition:color .35s var(--ease)}
  .proj__nav-prev .proj__nav-dir{flex-direction:row}
  .proj__nav-next .proj__nav-dir{flex-direction:row-reverse}
  .proj__nav-half:hover .proj__nav-dir{color:var(--orange)}
  .proj__nav-arrow{font-size:1rem;color:var(--orange);transition:transform .4s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__nav-prev:hover .proj__nav-arrow{transform:translateX(-8px)}
  .proj__nav-next:hover .proj__nav-arrow{transform:translateX(8px)}
  .proj__nav-title{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,4.2vw,3.2rem);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.04em;
    position:relative;z-index:1;transition:color .35s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease-io)}
  .proj__nav-half:hover .proj__nav-title{color:var(--orange)}
  .proj__nav-prev:hover .proj__nav-title{transform:translateX(-6px)}
  .proj__nav-next:hover .proj__nav-title{transform:translateX(6px)}
  .proj__nav-half.is-end{cursor:default}
  .proj__nav-half.is-end::before,
  .proj__nav-half.is-end:hover::before{opacity:0;transform:scaleX(0)}
  .proj__nav-half.is-end .proj__nav-dir,
  .proj__nav-half.is-end .proj__nav-title{opacity:.5}
  .proj__nav-half.is-end:hover .proj__nav-dir,
  .proj__nav-half.is-end:hover .proj__nav-title{color:inherit;transform:none}
  .proj__nav-half:focus-visible,.proj__next:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--orange);outline-offset:-2px}
  @media(max-width:700px){
    .proj__nav{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .proj__nav-prev{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
    .proj__nav-prev,.proj__nav-next{align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
    .proj__nav-next .proj__nav-dir{flex-direction:row}
    .proj__nav-next:hover .proj__nav-title{transform:translateX(6px)}
  }

  /* closing screen — shown only after the last project, instead of "Next Project" */
  .proj__end{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:clamp(28px,5vh,48px);
    padding:clamp(80px,14vh,140px) var(--pad) clamp(60px,10vh,100px);border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    text-align:center}
  .proj__end-thanks{font-size:clamp(1.05rem,2vw,1.3rem);font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:34ch}
  .proj__end-thanks .o{color:var(--orange);font-weight:700}
  .proj__end .contact__card{width:100%}
  .proj__end-home{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.16em;
    color:var(--ink-soft);padding:10px 4px;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--line);
    transition:color .35s var(--ease),border-color .35s var(--ease)}
  .proj__end-home:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--orange)}

  /* website mockup (Maynooth Furniture) */
  .proj__mockup{border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(34,30,26,.4);background:var(--beige-lt)}
  .proj__mockup-bar{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--sand);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .proj__mockup-bar span{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--beige)}
  .proj__mockup-bar span:first-child{background:#E5602B}
  .proj__mockup-bar span:nth-child(2){background:#DCD0BD}
  .proj__mockup-scroll{height:420px;overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
  .proj__mockup-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{width:4px}
  .proj__mockup-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--sand);border-radius:4px}
  .proj__mockup-scroll img{display:block;width:100%}

  @media(max-width:620px){
    .proj__details{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .proj__bento--3,.proj__bento--4{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .proj__bento--3 .bento:nth-child(1){grid-row:auto}
    .proj__bento--4 .bento:nth-child(1){grid-column:auto}
    .proj__img--fly,.proj__img--fly.from-left{transform:translateY(40px)}
    .proj__steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }

  /* --- responsive --- */
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .about__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .about__photo{max-width:320px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;aspect-ratio:4/5}
    .studio__text{text-align:center}
    .caps{justify-content:center}
    .cards{gap:24px clamp(20px,5vw,40px)}
  }
  @media(max-width:620px){
    .nav__links{gap:14px}
    .nav__links a{font-size:.66rem}
    .cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:380px;gap:36px}
    .card{transform:none!important}
    .card--b{margin-top:0}
  }
  /* ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
     UNIFIED SCROLLYTELLING
     Every project page previously revealed its media with a mix of
     fly-ins (left/right + rotate), clip-path wipes, blur-zooms and
     scale pops — different per project and even per grid. This block
     collapses them all into one calm vertical fade-up, matching the
     baseline .proj__reveal language, so the storytelling reads the
     same quiet way across all six projects. (Placed last so it wins;
     defined above the reduced-motion query so that still overrides.)
     ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
  .bento--fly,
  .bento--blur,
  .bento--clip,
  .proj__img--fly,
  .proj__img--fly.from-left,
  .proj__step--domino,
  .proj__print-full,
  .proj__video-reel,
  .proj__reflection-accent,
  .proj__video--clip{
    opacity:0;filter:none;clip-path:none;transform:translateY(30px);
    transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease-io),box-shadow .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .bento--fly.is-vis,
  .bento--blur.is-vis,
  .bento--clip.is-vis,
  .proj__img--fly.is-vis,
  .proj__img--fly.from-left.is-vis,
  .proj__step--domino.is-vis,
  .proj__print-full.is-vis,
  .proj__video-reel.is-vis,
  .proj__reflection-accent.is-vis,
  .proj__video--clip.is-vis{
    opacity:1;filter:none;clip-path:none;transform:none;
  }
  /* quote + hero title keep their rise but drop the rotation flourish,
     so the calm vertical motion is the page's single signature */
  .proj__quote-word{transform:translateY(18px)}
  .proj__title-char{transform:translateY(110%)}

  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    *{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;
      transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
    .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
    .hero__word{opacity:1;filter:none;transform:none}
    .cursor{display:none}
  }

  .contact__local{margin-top:clamp(26px,4vh,40px);min-height:1.2em;
    font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .contact__local i{display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--orange);
    margin-right:.55em;vertical-align:middle;animation:pulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}
  .contact__local b{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
  .about__currently{margin-top:clamp(28px,4vh,42px);max-width:48ch;padding-left:18px;
    border-left:2px solid var(--orange);font-size:clamp(.92rem,1.2vw,1.02rem);
    line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .about__currently b{display:block;margin-bottom:7px;font-size:.66rem;font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--ink)}
  .card__verb{position:absolute;z-index:3;left:14px;bottom:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;
    font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--beige-lt);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .35s var(--ease) .28s,transform .35s var(--ease) .28s}
  .card__verb::after{content:"";width:16px;height:1.5px;background:var(--orange);margin-left:.6em}
  .card:hover .card__verb,.card:focus-visible .card__verb{opacity:1;transform:none}

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     EDITORIAL CASE STUDY SYSTEM
     A shared compositional vocabulary for /projects/*.html — built so
     each project can be laid out asymmetrically with its own rhythm and
     available imagery, while every page still reads as the same hand.
     Type stays single-family per the token sheet — Urbanist, weights
     200–900. Voice/emotion now comes from weight + italic contrast
     (900 display vs. 200 italic quotes) rather than a second typeface —
     titles, headlines, pull
     quotes. Grotesk (Urbanist) stays for UI chrome and running text.
     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  .case__wrap{max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 var(--pad)}
  .case__wrap--narrow{max-width:1040px}

  /* ---- opening: statement, not a hero banner ---- */
  .case__open{min-height:100svh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
    position:relative;padding:clamp(120px,16vh,180px) 0 clamp(60px,8vh,100px)}
  .case__kicker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
    text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.28em;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:clamp(26px,5vh,52px);
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease) .1s,transform .8s var(--ease) .1s}
  .proj.is-open .case__kicker{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .case__kicker::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:currentColor}

  .case__title{font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(3.2rem,11vw,10rem);
    line-height:.87;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);max-width:17ch}
  .case__title em{font-style:italic;font-weight:400;color:var(--orange)}

  .case__meta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;
    gap:28px;margin-top:clamp(40px,6vh,64px)}
  .case__headline{font-style:italic;font-weight:200;
    font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.42;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:36ch;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease) .3s,transform .8s var(--ease) .3s}
  .proj.is-open .case__headline{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .case__meta{display:flex;gap:clamp(26px,4vw,52px);flex:0 0 auto;
    opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease) .4s,transform .8s var(--ease) .4s}
  .proj.is-open .case__meta{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .case__meta dt{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.18em;
    color:var(--ink-soft);opacity:.65;margin-bottom:6px}
  .case__meta dd{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}

  .case__hero-wrap{margin-top:clamp(56px,9vh,110px);display:flex}
  .case__hero-wrap.is-r{justify-content:flex-end}
  .case__hero-frame{width:min(78vw,980px)}
  @media(max-width:760px){ .case__hero-frame{width:100%} }

  /* ---- chapter rhythm ---- */
  .chapter{position:relative;padding:clamp(90px,14vh,170px) 0}
  .chapter--tight{padding:clamp(50px,8vh,100px) 0}
  .chapter__ghost{position:absolute;top:clamp(-16px,-2vw,6px);font-weight:800;
    font-size:clamp(9rem,22vw,19rem);line-height:1;color:var(--ink);opacity:.045;pointer-events:none;
    z-index:0;user-select:none}
  .chapter__ghost.is-l{left:clamp(-16px,-1vw,0)}
  .chapter__ghost.is-r{right:clamp(-16px,-1vw,0)}
  .chapter__label{position:relative;z-index:1;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;
    font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.22em;color:var(--orange);
    margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vh,44px)}
  .chapter__label span{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em}

  .chapter__row{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);
    gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px)}
  .measure{font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.5vw,1.85rem);line-height:1.46;
    letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink)}
  .measure b{font-weight:700}
  .measure--l{grid-column:1/8}
  .measure--r{grid-column:6/13}
  .measure--indent{grid-column:3/11}
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .chapter__row{display:block}
    .measure--l,.measure--r,.measure--indent{max-width:none}
  }

  /* ---- image vocabulary: reuses .bento--fly/.bento--blur/.bento--clip
     for reveal (already unified above), adds framing + composition ---- */
  .frame{overflow:hidden;border-radius:2px 22px 2px 22px;position:relative;background:var(--sand)}
  .frame--full{width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:21/9}
  .frame--tall{aspect-ratio:3/4}
  .frame--wide{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .frame--sq{aspect-ratio:1/1}

  .duo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .65fr;gap:clamp(18px,3vw,36px);align-items:end;
    margin:clamp(50px,8vh,90px) 0}
  .duo.is-rev{grid-template-columns:.65fr 1.35fr}
  .duo.is-rev>*:first-child{order:2}
  .duo>*:nth-child(2){margin-bottom:clamp(40px,7vh,70px)}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .duo,.duo.is-rev{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
    .duo>*:nth-child(2){margin-bottom:0}
    .duo.is-rev>*:first-child{order:0}
  }

  .strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(12px,2vw,22px);
    margin:clamp(40px,7vh,70px) 0}
  .strip>*:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(clamp(20px,4vh,44px))}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .strip>*:nth-child(2){transform:none}
    .strip>*:nth-child(3){grid-column:1/3}
  }

  /* ---- pull quote: left-set, editorial, not centered/banner-like ---- */
  .pull{position:relative;z-index:1;font-weight:200;font-style:italic;
    font-size:clamp(2rem,5.2vw,4.2rem);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--ink);
    max-width:18ch}
  .pull .o{color:var(--orange);font-weight:600;font-style:normal}

  .case__credits{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:clamp(30px,5vw,64px);position:relative;z-index:1;
    padding-top:clamp(40px,6vh,64px);margin-top:clamp(40px,6vh,64px);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .case__credits dt{font-size:.62rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.18em;
    color:var(--ink-soft);opacity:.65;margin-bottom:8px}
  .case__credits dd{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}

  /* ---- next chapter: editorial transition, not a nav bar ---- */
  .case__next{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;min-height:62vh;
    position:relative;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .case__next-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.24em;
    color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .case__next-title{font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,9.5vw,7.6rem);
    line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);margin-top:14px;transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
  .case__next:hover .case__next-title{color:var(--orange)}
  .case__next-arrow{display:inline-flex;margin-top:22px;color:var(--orange)}
  .case__next-arrow svg{width:30px;height:30px;transition:transform .4s var(--ease-io)}
  .case__next:hover .case__next-arrow svg{transform:translateX(10px)}

  .case__end{min-height:56vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;
    justify-content:center;gap:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .case__end p{font-style:italic;font-weight:200;
    font-size:clamp(1.4rem,3vw,2rem);color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:24ch}

  @media(max-width:760px){
    .case__open{padding:clamp(96px,14vh,140px) 0 44px}
    .chapter{padding:clamp(60px,10vh,110px) 0}
    .case__meta-row{align-items:flex-start}
  }