/* ==========================================
           1. RESET & VARIABLE DEFINITIONS
           ========================================== */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
            user-select: none;
            -webkit-user-drag: none;
        }

        :root {
            --bg-dark: #0A0A0A;
            --bg-cream: #F5F4F0;
            --bg-pink: #FFC2E2;
            /* Bubblegum pink */
            --accent-yellow: #FFE500;
            --accent-purple: #8B5CF6;
            --text-dark: #0A0A0A;
            --text-light: #FFFFFF;
            --text-muted: #CCCCCC;
            --text-muted-dark: #666666;
            --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            --border-dark: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            --font-display: 'Anton', sans-serif;
            --font-display-alt: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
            --font-body: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
            --font-playful: 'Unbounded', sans-serif;
            --font-playful-alt: 'Fredoka', sans-serif;
            --font-playful-block: 'Bungee', sans-serif;
            --cursor-color: #FFE500;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            background-color: var(--bg-dark);
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            cursor: none !important;
        }

        a,
        button,
        select,
        input,
        textarea,
        .tilt-card,
        .neobrutalist-card,
        .project-card-neobrutalist,
        .testimonial-card-neobrutalist {
            cursor: none !important;
        }

        /* ==========================================
           TIGER CURSOR SYSTEM STYLES
           ========================================== */
        .custom-tiger-cursor {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 999999;
            transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
            will-change: transform;
            transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s;
        }

        .custom-tiger-follower {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 999998;
            transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
            will-change: transform;
            transform-origin: bottom center;
        }

        /* Desktop Only hiding on touch device */
        @media (hover: none) {

            .custom-tiger-cursor,
            .custom-tiger-follower {
                display: none !important;
            }

            body,
            a,
            button,
            select,
            input,
            textarea {
                cursor: auto !important;
            }
        }

        /* 1. Baby Tiger Idle / Breathing */
        .baby-idle #baby-body-wrapper {
            animation: baby-breath-anim 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        .baby-idle #baby-shadow {
            animation: baby-shadow-breath 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes baby-breath-anim {
            0% {
                transform: scaleY(0.97) translateY(1.5px);
            }

            100% {
                transform: scaleY(1.03) translateY(-1.5px);
            }
        }

        @keyframes baby-shadow-breath {
            0% {
                transform: scaleX(0.95);
                transform-origin: center;
            }

            100% {
                transform: scaleX(1.05);
                transform-origin: center;
            }
        }

        /* 2. Baby Tiger Walking Cycle */
        .baby-walking #baby-body-wrapper {
            animation: baby-walk-anim 0.5s linear infinite;
        }

        .baby-walking #baby-shadow {
            animation: baby-shadow-walk 0.5s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes baby-walk-anim {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
            }

            25% {
                transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-3deg);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
            }

            75% {
                transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(3deg);
            }
        }

        @keyframes baby-shadow-walk {

            0%,
            50%,
            100% {
                transform: scale(1);
                transform-origin: center;
                opacity: 1;
            }

            25%,
            75% {
                transform: scale(0.9);
                transform-origin: center;
                opacity: 0.85;
            }
        }

        /* 3. Baby Tiger Running Cycle */
        .baby-running #baby-body-wrapper {
            animation: baby-run-anim 0.3s linear infinite;
        }

        .baby-running #baby-shadow {
            animation: baby-shadow-run 0.3s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes baby-run-anim {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0) scaleX(1.1) rotate(0deg);
            }

            25% {
                transform: translateY(-8px) scaleX(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(0) scaleX(1.1) rotate(0deg);
            }

            75% {
                transform: translateY(-8px) scaleX(1.15) rotate(6deg);
            }
        }

        @keyframes baby-shadow-run {

            0%,
            50%,
            100% {
                transform: scale(1);
                transform-origin: center;
                opacity: 1;
            }

            25%,
            75% {
                transform: scale(0.8);
                transform-origin: center;
                opacity: 0.7;
            }
        }

        /* Excited bounce on hover */
        .baby-excited-bounce #baby-body-wrapper {
            animation: baby-excited-bounce-anim 0.3s ease infinite alternate !important;
        }

        @keyframes baby-excited-bounce-anim {
            0% {
                transform: scaleY(1);
            }

            100% {
                transform: scaleY(1.25) translateY(-14px);
            }
        }

        /* Paw swipe on portfolio cards hover */
        .paw-swipe #left-paw {
            animation: paw-swipe-anim 0.2s ease infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes paw-swipe-anim {
            0% {
                transform: translate(0, 0);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translate(-6px, -10px);
            }
        }

        /* Looking up on contact form */
        .head-look-up #baby-head-group {
            transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(-15deg);
            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        /* Excited mouth open on click / hover */
        .mouth-open #tiger-mouth {
            display: none;
        }

        .mouth-open #tiger-mouth-open {
            display: block;
        }

        /* Click effect stars styling */
        .click-star {
            position: fixed;
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            background-color: #FF8C00;
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 999997;
            animation: click-star-fade 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
        }

        @keyframes click-star-fade {
            0% {
                transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0) scale(1);
                opacity: 1;
            }

            100% {
                transform: translate3d(calc(-50% + var(--tx)), calc(-50% + var(--ty)), 0) scale(0);
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }

        /* Paw print trail */
        .paw-print-trail {
            position: fixed;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 999995;
            animation: paw-print-fade 0.8s ease-out forwards;
            opacity: 0.7;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        }

        @keyframes paw-print-fade {
            0% {
                opacity: 0.7;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
            }

            100% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
            }
        }

        background-color: var(--bg-dark);
        color: var(--text-light);
        line-height: 1.5;
        overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* Custom Scrollbar */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar {
            width: 10px;
        }

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

        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
            background: #222;
            border: 2px solid var(--bg-dark);
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

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

        /* ==========================================
           2. UTILITIES & GLOBAL LAYOUT
           ========================================== */
        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 4%;
        }

        section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Alternate section background themes */
        .section-light {
            background-color: var(--bg-cream);
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .section-dark {
            background-color: var(--bg-dark);
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        /* Typography */
        .display-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
            line-height: 1.05;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .display-title-playful {
            font-family: var(--font-playful);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        /* Badges & Accents */
        .badge-yellow {
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            padding: 6px 18px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            display: inline-block;
            border: 1px solid var(--text-dark);
            box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px var(--text-dark);
        }

        .btn-premium {
            position: relative;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 16px 36px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-light);
            background: var(--bg-dark);
            border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            border-radius: 50px;
            cursor: pointer;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .btn-premium::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            background: var(--accent-yellow);
            border-radius: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.6s ease, height 0.6s ease;
            z-index: -1;
        }

        .btn-premium:hover::before {
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
        }

        .btn-premium:hover {
            color: var(--text-dark);
            border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.15);
        }

        .btn-light-theme {
            background: var(--bg-dark);
            color: var(--text-light);
            border: 1px solid var(--bg-dark);
        }

        .btn-light-theme:hover {
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .btn-dark-theme {
            background: var(--bg-cream);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            border: 1px solid var(--bg-cream);
        }

        .btn-dark-theme:hover {
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        /* Glassmorphism card utility */
        .glass-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 20px;
            transition: border 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .glass-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        }

        /* ==========================================
           3. CURSOR CUSTOM EFFECT
           ========================================== */
        .cursor-dot {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background-color: var(--cursor-color);
            position: fixed;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 9999;
            pointer-events: none;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease;
        }

        .cursor-outline {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border: 2px solid var(--cursor-color);
            position: fixed;
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 9998;
            pointer-events: none;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                background-color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .cursor-outline.hovered {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background-color: rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.1);
            border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
        }

        .cursor-dot.hovered {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {

            .cursor-dot,
            .cursor-outline {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           4. NAVBAR (Sticky & Premium)
           ========================================== */
        header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 80px;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: rgba(245, 244, 240, 0.85);
            /* Cream base with blur */
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
            transition: background 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
        }

        header.scrolled {
            background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.9);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        }

        header.scrolled .nav-logo,
        header.scrolled .nav-link {
            color: var(--text-light);
        }

        header.scrolled .burger-line {
            background-color: var(--text-light);
        }

        .nav-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .nav-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-playful);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            word-spacing: 0.25em;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-link {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            position: relative;
            padding: 5px 0;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--accent-yellow) !important;
        }

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

        /* Hamburger Menu */
        .burger {
            display: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 6px;
            z-index: 1002;
        }

        .burger-line {
            width: 25px;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--text-dark);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

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

            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 0;
                right: -100%;
                width: 70%;
                height: 100vh;
                background-color: var(--bg-dark);
                flex-direction: column;
                justify-content: center;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 30px;
                transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
                z-index: 1001;
                border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            }

            .nav-links.active {
                right: 0;
            }

            .nav-link {
                color: var(--text-light);
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }

            .burger.active .burger-line:nth-child(1) {
                transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
            }

            .burger.active .burger-line:nth-child(2) {
                opacity: 0;
            }

            .burger.active .burger-line:nth-child(3) {
                transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           5. HERO SECTION
           ========================================== */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            padding-top: 140px;
            padding-bottom: 60px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hero-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .hero-badge-container {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .scramble-title {
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .hero-name-first {
            font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 120px);
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -2px;
            line-height: 0.9;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .hero-name-last {
            font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 13vw, 180px);
            font-weight: 900;
            letter-spacing: -8px;
            line-height: 0.85;
            margin-left: -5px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .scramble-char {
            color: var(--accent-purple);
        }

        .hero-subtags {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            color: var(--text-muted-dark);
            margin-bottom: 45px;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .hero-tag-item {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-tag-item:not(:last-child)::after {
            content: '•';
            margin-left: 10px;
            color: var(--accent-yellow);
        }

        .hero-cta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .hero-image-area {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-image-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 480px;
            aspect-ratio: 0.85;
            border-radius: 30px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 4px solid var(--text-dark);
            box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
            background: #e0ded8;
        }

        .hero-image-wrapper img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .hero-image-wrapper:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Decorative heart like the Kylene Patrice photo */
        .hero-heart-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 25px;
            right: 25px;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background-color: var(--text-dark);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .hero-heart-badge:hover {
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        /* Floating elements */
        .floating-element {
            position: absolute;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .float-1 {
            top: -20px;
            left: -30px;
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--accent-yellow);
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .float-2 {
            bottom: 40px;
            right: -20px;
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            animation-delay: 2s;
        }

        @keyframes float {
            0% {
                transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(5deg);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 60px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .hero-info {
                align-items: center;
            }

            .hero-subtags {
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .hero-cta {
                justify-content: center;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           6. MARQUEE STRIP
           ========================================== */
        .marquee-strip {
            background-color: var(--bg-dark);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            padding: 24px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            white-space: nowrap;
            display: flex;
        }

        .marquee-content {
            display: inline-flex;
            animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
        }

        .marquee-item {
            font-family: var(--font-display-alt);
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            color: var(--text-light);
            padding-right: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .marquee-item i {
            color: var(--accent-yellow);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        @keyframes marquee {
            0% {
                transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           7. MY INTRODUCTION
           ========================================== */
        .intro-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .intro-text-area {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .intro-heading {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.2rem);
            line-height: 0.9;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .intro-para {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
            color: #333;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .intro-stats {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .stat-card {
            border-left: 3px solid var(--text-dark);
            padding-left: 15px;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-family: var(--font-display-alt);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
            line-height: 1;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-muted-dark);
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        .intro-image-area {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .intro-image-wrapper {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 450px;
            aspect-ratio: 0.9;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 4px solid var(--text-dark);
            box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px var(--text-dark);
            background-color: #dfdfdb;
        }

        /* About photo image settings */
        .about-photo-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: center top;
            border-radius: inherit;
            display: block;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .intro-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 50px;
            }

            .intro-image-area {
                order: -1;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           8. ABOUT ME (WHO I AM)
           ========================================== */
        .about-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
            gap: 80px;
            margin-bottom: 70px;
        }

        .about-title-side {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .about-handwritten-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            border: 2px dashed var(--accent-purple);
            padding: 15px 30px;
            border-radius: 50% 40% 60% 45% / 40% 60% 45% 55%;
            font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            transform: rotate(-5deg);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .about-body-side {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: #333;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 25px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .about-body-side p strong {
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        /* Tilted Photos/Cards Container */
        .about-photos-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 50px;
        }

        .tilted-photo-card {
            aspect-ratio: 0.85;
            background: #fff;
            border: 4px solid var(--text-dark);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 12px;
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .tilted-photo-card .photo-placeholder {
            flex-grow: 1;
            background: #eeede7;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 2px solid var(--text-dark);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .tilted-photo-card .photo-caption {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 12px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        /* Distinct angles for Kylene style */
        .photo-card-1 {
            transform: rotate(-6deg);
        }

        .photo-card-2 {
            transform: rotate(4deg);
        }

        .photo-card-3 {
            transform: rotate(-3deg);
        }

        .tilted-photo-card:hover {
            transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 15px 15px 0px var(--text-dark);
            z-index: 5;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .about-layout {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }

            .about-photos-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
                max-width: 380px;
                margin: 50px auto 0;
            }

            .tilted-photo-card {
                transform: rotate(0deg) !important;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           9. SERVICES & PRICING (Pink Playful Theme)
           ========================================== */
        .section-pink {
            background-color: var(--bg-pink);
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .section-yellow {
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .services-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 70px;
        }

        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 35px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Neobrutalist cards */
        .neobrutalist-card {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 24px;
            transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .neobrutalist-card:hover {
            transform: translate(-6px, -6px);
            box-shadow: 14px 14px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .service-card-neobrutalist {
            padding: 40px 30px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .service-card-neobrutalist-top {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .service-icon-neobrutalist {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
        }

        .service-price-neobrutalist {
            background: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 #0A0A0A;
        }

        .service-card-neobrutalist h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .service-features-neobrutalist {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 35px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .service-features-neobrutalist li {
            color: #333333;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .service-features-neobrutalist li i {
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        /* Neobrutalist buttons */
        .btn-neobrutalist {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 14px 28px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            background: var(--accent-yellow);
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 50px;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
            width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .btn-neobrutalist:hover {
            transform: translate(2px, 2px);
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .btn-neobrutalist-pink {
            background: var(--bg-pink);
        }

        .btn-neobrutalist-white {
            background: #FFFFFF;
        }

        /* Floating Animals pop styles */
        .floating-animal-tiger {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -30px;
            right: 2%;
            width: 160px;
            height: auto;
            mix-blend-mode: multiply;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 10;
            animation: tiger-bob 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes tiger-bob {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(4deg);
            }
        }

        .floating-animal-monkey {
            position: absolute;
            top: 25%;
            left: 2%;
            width: 150px;
            height: auto;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 20px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 10;
            animation: monkey-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes monkey-float {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(-3deg) scale(1);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(3deg) scale(1.05);
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           10. PORTFOLIO & PROJECTS (Yellow Pop Theme)
           ========================================== */
        .portfolio-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-end;
            margin-bottom: 75px;
        }

        .portfolio-header-left {
            max-width: 600px;
        }

        .portfolio-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .project-card-neobrutalist {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 24px;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
        }

        .project-card-neobrutalist:hover {
            transform: translate(-6px, -6px);
            box-shadow: 14px 14px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .project-image-box {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 1.5;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            background: #111;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        /* Neobrutalist Browser Mockup Frame styling */
        .project-mockup-frame {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: #151515;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            padding: 12px;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        .mockup-header {
            display: flex;
            gap: 6px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            padding-left: 8px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .mockup-dot {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .dot-red {
            background: #FF5F56;
        }

        .dot-yellow {
            background: #FFBD2E;
        }

        .dot-green {
            background: #27C93F;
        }

        .mockup-viewport {
            flex-grow: 1;
            background: #222;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .project-mockup-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: top center;
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .project-card-neobrutalist:hover .project-mockup-img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .project-info-box-neobrutalist {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .project-tags {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .project-tag {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 4px 10px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid #0A0A0A;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .project-title-neobrutalist {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .project-description-neobrutalist {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #333333;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .project-link-neobrutalist {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-top: auto;
            transition: gap 0.3s ease;
        }

        .project-link-neobrutalist:hover {
            gap: 12px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .portfolio-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .portfolio-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 20px;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           11. WORK PROCESS (Pink Playful Theme)
           ========================================== */
        .process-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .process-card-neobrutalist {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px 20px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
            transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
        }

        .process-card-neobrutalist:hover {
            transform: translate(-4px, -4px);
            box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .process-step-num-playful {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-block);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
            color: var(--accent-yellow);
            -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #0A0A0A;
            text-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #0A0A0A;
            line-height: 1.0;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        }

        .process-card-neobrutalist:hover .process-step-num-playful {
            transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
        }

        .process-card-neobrutalist h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .process-card-neobrutalist p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #444444;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .process-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 40px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .process-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 35px;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           12. TESTIMONIALS (Yellow Playful Theme)
           ========================================== */
        .testimonials-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
            gap: 35px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .testimonial-card-neobrutalist {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
        }

        .testimonial-card-neobrutalist:hover {
            transform: translate(-4px, -4px);
            box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .test-rating {
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            display: flex;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .test-text {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #333333;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            font-style: italic;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .test-user {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: auto;
        }

        .test-avatar {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: #eeede7;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
        }

        .test-avatar svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .test-info h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .test-info p {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-muted-dark);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        /* ==========================================
           13. CONTACT & FOOTER
           ========================================== */
        .contact-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
            gap: 80px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .contact-info-side {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .contact-description {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 45px;
            max-width: 480px;
        }

        .contact-methods {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 45px;
        }

        .contact-method-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .contact-icon-box {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--accent-yellow);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }

        .contact-method-text h4 {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            color: var(--text-muted-dark);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .contact-method-text a,
        .contact-method-text p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .contact-method-text a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-yellow);
        }

        .whatsapp-cta-btn {
            background-color: #25D366;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            border-color: #25D366;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .whatsapp-cta-btn:hover {
            background-color: #128C7E;
            border-color: #128C7E;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
        }

        /* Form Side */
        .contact-form-side {
            padding: 40px;
            border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-radius: 24px;
        }

        .form-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .form-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .form-group-full {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }

        .form-group label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .form-group input,
        .form-group textarea {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 15px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            outline: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.1);
        }

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

        .form-submit-btn {
            width: 100%;
            background: var(--accent-yellow) !important;
            color: var(--text-dark) !important;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A !important;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A !important;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
        }

        .form-submit-btn:hover {
            background: #000000 !important;
            color: var(--accent-yellow) !important;
            border-color: var(--accent-yellow) !important;
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px var(--accent-yellow) !important;
            transform: translate(2px, 2px) !important;
        }

        /* Footer Copyright */
        footer {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            padding: 40px 0;
            background-color: var(--bg-dark);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-playful);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            word-spacing: 0.25em;
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .footer-socials {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .footer-social-link {
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .footer-social-link:hover {
            background: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .footer-copy {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted-dark);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .contact-layout {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 50px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .form-row {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .form-group-full {
                grid-column: span 1;
            }

            .contact-form-side {
                padding: 25px 20px;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           14. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
           ========================================== */
        .reveal-element {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        }

        .reveal-element.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .reveal-left {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-50px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        }

        .reveal-left.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .reveal-right {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(50px);
            transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        }

        .reveal-right.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .reveal-zoom {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.9);
            transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        }

        .reveal-zoom.active {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        /* ==========================================
           14. CREATIVE ADDITIONS & ADVANCED POLISH
           ========================================== */
        /* Page Loader Animation */
        .loader-screen {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100vw;
            height: 100vh;
            background-color: var(--bg-dark);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 10000;
            transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1), visibility 0.6s ease;
        }

        .loader-screen.fade-out {
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
        }

        .loader-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-playful);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-light);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .loader-letter {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px) rotate(5deg);
            animation: loader-letter-anim 0.6s forwards cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            display: inline-block;
        }

        @keyframes loader-letter-anim {
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
            }
        }

        /* Site-wide Grain Overlay */
        .noise-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
            opacity: 0.035;
            background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }

        /* Hero grain background layer */
        .hero-grain-bg {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255, 194, 226, 0.1), transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.12), transparent 45%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Hero floating shapes */
        .hero-shapes {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .hero-shape {
            position: absolute;
            opacity: 0.12;
            border: 3px solid var(--text-dark);
            border-radius: 12px;
            background-color: transparent;
        }

        .shape-circle-2 {
            width: 95px;
            height: 95px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            top: 22%;
            right: 15%;
            background-color: var(--bg-pink);
            animation: shape-float-2 9s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .shape-square-2 {
            width: 110px;
            height: 110px;
            top: 65%;
            right: 8%;
            background-color: var(--accent-purple);
            transform: rotate(-12deg);
            animation: shape-float-1 11s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shape-float-1 {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(15deg);
            }
        }

        @keyframes shape-float-2 {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(15px) rotate(-15deg);
            }
        }

        /* Blinking dot badge */
        .availability-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            margin-top: 20px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .blinking-dot {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            background-color: #10B981;
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: pulse-green 1.5s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-green {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: scale(0.9);
                opacity: 0.6;
            }

            50% {
                transform: scale(1.3);
                opacity: 1;
                box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
            }
        }

        /* Scroll Bounce Indicator */
        .hero-scroll-down {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-decoration: none;
            z-index: 5;
            animation: arrow-bounce 2s infinite;
        }

        .hero-scroll-down i {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
        }

        @keyframes arrow-bounce {

            0%,
            20%,
            50%,
            80%,
            100% {
                transform: translate(-50%, 0);
            }

            40% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -10px);
            }

            60% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -5px);
            }
        }

        /* About Section Skill Flip Cards */
        .skill-card-flip {
            perspective: 1000px;
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 0.85;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .skill-card-inner {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            transform-style: preserve-3d;
        }

        .skill-card-flip:hover .skill-card-inner {
            transform: rotateY(180deg);
        }

        .skill-card-front,
        .skill-card-back {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 24px;
            border: 4px solid var(--text-dark);
            backface-visibility: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            padding: 30px 24px;
        }

        .skill-card-front {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px var(--text-dark);
            z-index: 2;
            transform: rotateY(0deg);
            justify-content: space-between;
            padding: 15px !important;
        }

        .skill-card-back {
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px var(--text-dark);
            transform: rotateY(180deg);
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .skill-card-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 200px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 2px solid var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .skill-card-icon-wrapper {
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .skill-card-icon-wrapper i {
            font-size: 4.5rem;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            filter: drop-shadow(4px 4px 0px var(--accent-yellow));
        }

        .skill-card-front h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-top: 5px;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .skill-card-back h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .skill-card-back p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #111;
        }

        /* Services Popular Badge & glow */
        .popular-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15px;
            right: 15px;
            background: var(--accent-purple);
            color: #FFFFFF;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0A0A0A;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            z-index: 5;
        }

        .neobrutalist-card {
            position: relative;
        }

        .neobrutalist-card:hover {
            transform: translate(-10px, -10px);
            box-shadow: 15px 15px 0px var(--accent-yellow), 15px 15px 25px rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.45);
        }

        /* Micro animation on icons */
        .neobrutalist-card:hover .service-icon-neobrutalist i {
            animation: icon-bounce-glow 0.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes icon-bounce-glow {
            0% {
                transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
                filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0px var(--accent-purple));
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.15);
                filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--accent-purple));
            }
        }

        /* Live project glow links */
        .btn-live-glow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: #0A0A0A;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-top: 15px;
            box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            align-self: flex-start;
        }

        .btn-live-glow:hover {
            background: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            border-color: #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.8);
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Dynamic animated gradient border on project cards */
        .project-card-neobrutalist {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .project-card-neobrutalist::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -3px;
            left: -3px;
            right: -3px;
            bottom: -3px;
            background: linear-gradient(60deg, #FFE500, #FFC2E2, #8B5CF6, #FFE500);
            background-size: 300% 300%;
            border-radius: 24px;
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0.15;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
            animation: gradient-border-anim 4s ease infinite;
        }

        .project-card-neobrutalist:hover::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        @keyframes gradient-border-anim {
            0% {
                background-position: 0% 50%;
            }

            50% {
                background-position: 100% 50%;
            }

            100% {
                background-position: 0% 50%;
            }
        }

        /* Tech Stack Double Scrolling Marquee */
        .marquee-double-container {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 100%;
            position: relative;
        }

        .marquee-row {
            display: flex;
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .marquee-row-inner {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .marquee-row-inner span {
            font-family: var(--font-playful);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            padding: 10px 25px;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 12px;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .marquee-left-scroll .marquee-row-inner {
            animation: scroll-left-tech 20s linear infinite;
        }

        .marquee-right-scroll .marquee-row-inner {
            animation: scroll-right-tech 20s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes scroll-left-tech {
            0% {
                transform: translateX(0);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateX(-50%);
            }
        }

        @keyframes scroll-right-tech {
            0% {
                transform: translateX(-50%);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        /* Testimonials circle initials avatars */
        .test-avatar-gradient {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #0A0A0A;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-family: var(--font-playful);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #0A0A0A;
        }

        .avatar-gradient-1 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-pink), var(--accent-purple));
        }

        .avatar-gradient-2 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-yellow), var(--bg-pink));
        }

        /* Testimonials Quote marks background */
        .testimonial-card-neobrutalist {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .test-quote-bg {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -15px;
            right: 15px;
            font-size: 9rem;
            font-family: var(--font-playful-block);
            color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.07);
            line-height: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            animation: quote-pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes quote-pulse {
            0% {
                transform: scale(0.9) rotate(-5deg);
            }

            100% {
                transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
            }
        }

        /* Floating WhatsApp Button widget */
        .whatsapp-floating-btn {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 25px;
            right: 25px;
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background-color: #25D366;
            color: #FFFFFF;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #000000;
            border: 3px solid #000000;
            z-index: 999;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            animation: whatsapp-pulse 1.8s infinite;
        }

        .whatsapp-floating-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.1) translate(-2px, -2px);
            box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #000000;
        }

        @keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
            0% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7), 4px 4px 0px #000000;
            }

            70% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0), 4px 4px 0px #000000;
            }

            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0), 4px 4px 0px #000000;
            }
        }

        /* Back to top button */
        .back-to-top-btn {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 100px;
            right: 25px;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            border: 3px solid #000000;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #000000;
            cursor: pointer;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            z-index: 998;
        }

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

        .back-to-top-btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #000000;
            background-color: var(--bg-pink);
        }

        /* Redesigned Contact Section with Cream diagonal stripes background */
        #contact {
            background-color: #F5F4F0 !important;
            background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, transparent 10px, rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.15) 10px, rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.15) 20px) !important;
            padding: 100px 0;
            border-top: 3px solid #0A0A0A !important;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Subtitle Badge */
        .contact-small-label {
            background-color: #FFE500;
            color: #0A0A0A;
            padding: 6px 12px;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        /* Bebas Neue massive heading override */
        .contact-massive-heading {
            font-family: 'Bebas Neue', 'Impact', sans-serif !important;
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
            color: #0A0A0A !important;
            line-height: 1.0;
            font-weight: 900;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        /* Tiger Interactive System styles */
        .tiger-system-container {
            margin-top: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            height: 250px;
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .tiger-character-img {
            width: 230px;
            height: auto;
            max-height: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
            transform-origin: bottom center;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            background: transparent !important;
            mix-blend-mode: multiply;
        }

        /* 1. On Form Input Focus / Typing: Slight Tilt/Bounce animation */
        .tiger-tilt-bounce {
            animation: tiger-tilt-bounce-anim 0.8s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes tiger-tilt-bounce-anim {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(0);
            }

            25% {
                transform: rotate(-4deg) translateY(-6px);
            }

            75% {
                transform: rotate(4deg) translateY(-2px);
            }
        }

        /* 2. On Submit button hover: scale bounce animation */
        .tiger-scale-bounce {
            animation: tiger-scale-bounce-anim 0.5s ease infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes tiger-scale-bounce-anim {
            0% {
                transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
            }

            100% {
                transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-12px);
            }
        }

        /* 3. On form success: full celebration spin-jump */
        .tiger-celebration {
            animation: tiger-spin-jump-anim 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes tiger-spin-jump-anim {
            0% {
                transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
            }

            30% {
                transform: translateY(-110px) scale(1.15) rotate(180deg);
            }

            60% {
                transform: translateY(-110px) scale(1.15) rotate(360deg);
            }

            85% {
                transform: translateY(0) scale(0.9) rotate(360deg);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(360deg);
            }
        }

        /* Confetti Burst canvas placement overlay */
        .confetti-canvas-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        /* Right Column Form Card: Neobrutalist Yellow */
        .contact-form-side-redesign {
            background-color: #FFE500 !important;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A !important;
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 40px;
            box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px #0A0A0A !important;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Proper input field styles */
        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group label {
            color: #0A0A0A !important;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group input,
        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group textarea,
        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group select {
            background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A !important;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 15px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: #0A0A0A !important;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            outline: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group input:focus,
        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group textarea:focus,
        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group select:focus {
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0A0A0A;
            transform: translate(2px, 2px);
        }

        /* Form selector dropdown design */
        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-group select {
            appearance: none;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230A0A0A' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: right 15px center;
            background-size: 16px;
            padding-right: 40px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* Redesigned Submit CTA */
        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-submit-btn {
            width: 100%;
            background-color: #0A0A0A !important;
            color: #FFE500 !important;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A !important;
            box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #FFE500 !important;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .contact-form-side-redesign .form-submit-btn:hover {
            background-color: #FFE500 !important;
            color: #0A0A0A !important;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A !important;
            border-color: #0A0A0A !important;
            transform: translate(2px, 2px) !important;
        }

        /* Success & Loading overlays on form card */
        .form-overlay-state {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: #FFE500;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 5;
            padding: 40px;
            text-align: center;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .form-overlay-state.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .loader-paw-icon {
            font-size: 4.5rem;
            color: #0A0A0A;
            animation: spin-loader-paw 1s linear infinite;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        @keyframes spin-loader-paw {
            100% {
                transform: rotate(360deg);
            }
        }

        .success-checkmark-wrapper {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 4px solid #00C853;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #00C853;
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            animation: success-checkmark-bounce 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) forwards;
        }

        @keyframes success-checkmark-bounce {
            0% {
                transform: scale(0.3);
                opacity: 0;
            }

            50% {
                transform: scale(1.1);
            }

            100% {
                transform: scale(1);
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        .success-overlay-text {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: #0A0A0A;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .success-overlay-desc {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #222;
        }

        /* Response caption under button */
        .form-response-time-dark {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #333;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 18px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        /* Staggered delay helpers */
        .delay-100 {
            transition-delay: 100ms;
        }

        .delay-200 {
            transition-delay: 200ms;
        }

        .delay-300 {
            transition-delay: 300ms;
        }

        .delay-400 {
            transition-delay: 400ms;
        }

        .delay-500 {
            transition-delay: 500ms;
        }

        /* ==========================================
           15. LAB & EXPERIMENTS SECTION (Cream Grid Theme)
           ========================================== */
        #lab {
            background-color: var(--bg-cream);
            padding: 100px 0;
            border-top: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .lab-header {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        /* Search & Filter Controls */
        .lab-controls-container {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .lab-search-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .lab-search-input-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .lab-search-input-wrapper i {
            position: absolute;
            left: 20px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #666;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .lab-search-input {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px 20px 16px 50px;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            outline: none;
            box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #0A0A0A;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .lab-search-input:focus {
            transform: translate(1px, 1px);
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0A0A0A;
            background-color: #FFFFFA;
        }

        .lab-sort-select {
            padding: 16px 25px;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            outline: none;
            box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #0A0A0A;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            appearance: none;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230A0A0A' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: right 20px center;
            background-size: 14px;
            padding-right: 45px;
        }

        .lab-sort-select:focus {
            transform: translate(1px, 1px);
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .lab-filter-row {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .lab-filter-label {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            color: #666;
            margin-right: 8px;
        }

        .btn-filter-tag {
            padding: 8px 18px;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            box-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #0A0A0A;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .btn-filter-tag:hover,
        .btn-filter-tag.active {
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .btn-filter-tag.active {
            background-color: var(--accent-purple);
            color: #FFFFFF;
        }

        /* Lab Grid */
        .lab-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .lab-card-neobrutalist {
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            position: relative;
            transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
        }

        .lab-card-neobrutalist:hover {
            transform: translate(-6px, -6px);
            box-shadow: 14px 14px 0px #0A0A0A;
        }

        .lab-card-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .lab-card-meta-left {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .lab-card-tag {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 4px 10px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            background: var(--bg-pink);
            border: 1.5px solid #0A0A0A;
            color: #0A0A0A;
        }

        .lab-card-date {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #666;
        }

        .lab-card-views {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .lab-card-title {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-size: 1.45rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .lab-card-excerpt {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #444;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .lab-card-footer {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-top: auto;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            padding-top: 20px;
        }

        .lab-read-time {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #888;
        }

        .lab-link-btn {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            transition: gap 0.2s ease;
        }

        .lab-link-btn:hover {
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            gap: 10px;
        }

        /* Empty Search State */
        .lab-empty-state {
            grid-column: span 2;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            background: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A;
            display: none;
        }

        .lab-empty-state i {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: #888;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .lab-empty-state h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .lab-empty-state p {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .lab-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .lab-search-row {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        /* ==========================================
           16. ARTICLE READER MODAL OVERLAY
           ========================================== */
        .article-reader-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            z-index: 10000;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
        }

        .article-reader-overlay.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .article-reader-modal {
            background-color: var(--bg-cream);
            border: 4px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 12px 12px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 24px;
            width: 90%;
            max-width: 850px;
            max-height: 85vh;
            overflow-y: auto;
            position: relative;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .article-reader-overlay.active .article-reader-modal {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Close Button */
        .btn-reader-close {
            position: absolute;
            top: 25px;
            right: 25px;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background-color: var(--accent-yellow);
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #0A0A0A;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .btn-reader-close:hover {
            transform: translate(-1px, -1px);
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A;
            background-color: var(--bg-pink);
        }

        .btn-reader-close i {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #0A0A0A;
        }

        /* Modal content */
        .reader-content-wrapper {
            margin-top: 20px;
            color: #222;
        }

        .reader-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .reader-tag {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 6px;
            background: var(--bg-pink);
            border: 2px solid #0A0A0A;
            color: #0A0A0A;
        }

        .reader-date {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #666;
        }

        .reader-title {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            border-bottom: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            padding-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* Article layout */
        .reader-body-article {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .reader-body-article h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-playful-alt);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin: 35px 0 15px;
        }

        .reader-body-article p {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .reader-body-article blockquote {
            background-color: #FFFFFF;
            border: 3px solid #0A0A0A;
            box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #0A0A0A;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 20px;
            margin: 30px 0;
            font-style: italic;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .reader-body-article ul {
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            padding-left: 20px;
        }

        .reader-body-article li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            list-style: square;
        }

        /* Hidden source wrapper for crawler reading */
        .hidden-articles-source {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Disable body scroll when modal open */
        body.modal-open-lock {
            overflow: hidden !important;
            padding-right: 10px; /* offset scrollbar layout shift */
        }

        /* Button style for READ FULL */
        .btn-read-article {
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .article-reader-modal {
                padding: 30px 20px;
                width: 95%;
            }
            .reader-title {
                font-size: 1.7rem;
            }
        }