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

  :root {
    --black: #040608;
    --near-black: #0a0d12;
    --dark: #0f1318;
    --card-bg: #111620;
    --card-border: #1c2433;
    --blue-deep: #0a1628;
    --blue-mid: #0d47a1;
    --blue-bright: #1565c0;
    --blue-accent: #2196f3;
    --blue-light: #42a5f5;
    --blue-glow: #64b5f6;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #e8edf5;
    --muted: #7a8599;
    --subtle: #3a4455;
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--off-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: none;
  }

  /* Custom Cursor */
  .cursor {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: var(--blue-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  .cursor-ring {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--blue-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: all 0.08s linear;
  }

  /* Nav */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.25rem 4rem;
    background: rgba(4, 6, 8, 0.85);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  nav.scrolled { padding: 0.9rem 4rem; border-bottom-color: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.15); }

  .nav-logo {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .nav-logo span { color: var(--blue-accent); }

  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; list-style: none; }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px; background: var(--blue-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.25s;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .nav-cta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-accent);
    border: 1px solid var(--blue-accent);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue-accent); color: var(--white); }

  .hire{
    color:var(--blue-accent);
    border-bottom:none;
    margin-top:0.5rem;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8rem 4rem 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 500px at 70% 50%, rgba(13, 71, 161, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 300px at 20% 80%, rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }

  .hero-grid {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
    
  }

  .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  .hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-glow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(100, 181, 246, 0.25);
    background: rgba(100, 181, 246, 0.06);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.2s forwards;
  }
  .hero-tag::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-glow);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
  }

  .hero-name {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.35s forwards;
  }
  .hero-name .highlight {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-accent), var(--blue-glow));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.5s forwards;
  }
  .hero-title strong { color: var(--off-white); font-weight: 500; }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.65s forwards;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.8s forwards;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--blue-bright);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), transparent);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.25s;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue-accent); }
  .btn-primary:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  .btn-outline {
    font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--off-white);
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--subtle);
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--blue-accent); color: var(--blue-accent); }

  /* Hero Visual */
  .hero-visual {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s 0.5s forwards;
  }

  .orbit-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
  }

  .orbit-core {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 110px; height: 110px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-mid), var(--blue-bright));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.5), 0 0 120px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.2);
    z-index: 4;
  }
  .orbit-core svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; color: white; }

  .orbit-ring {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
    border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.15);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }
  .orbit-ring-1 { width: 200px; height: 200px; animation: spin 12s linear infinite; }
  .orbit-ring-2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; animation: spin 18s linear infinite reverse; border-style: dashed; }
  .orbit-ring-3 { width: 380px; height: 380px; animation: spin 25s linear infinite; }

  @keyframes spin { to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); } }

  .orbit-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  /* Orbiting icons placement on ring-1 */
  .ring-1-a { top: -18px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .ring-1-b { top: 50%; right: -18px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
  .ring-1-c { bottom: -18px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
  .ring-1-d { top: 50%; left: -18px; transform: translateY(-50%); }

  /* Stats strip */
  .stats-strip {
    padding: 1.5rem 4rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-around;
  }
  .stat-item { text-align: center; }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--blue-accent);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
  }
  .stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: var(--card-border); }

  /* Sections */
  section { padding: 6rem 4rem; }
  .section-header { margin-bottom: 4rem; }
  .section-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--white); line-height: 1.05;
  }
  .section-title span { color: var(--blue-accent); }

  /* About */
  .about { background: var(--near-black); }
  .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; }

  .about-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    max-width: 340px;
  }
  .about-photo-frame {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--card-bg), var(--blue-deep));
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
  .about-photo-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(33,150,243,0.1), transparent 60%);
  }
  .about-initials {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.2);
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  }
  .about-photo-accent {
    position: absolute; bottom: -12px; right: -12px;
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border: 2px solid var(--blue-accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--blue-mid);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue-glow);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .about-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .about-text p strong { color: var(--off-white); font-weight: 500; }

  .about-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }
  .about-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .about-list li::before {
    content: '';
    width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-accent); flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  /* Skills */
  .skills { background: var(--black); }
  .skills-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--card-border); }

  .skill-category {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  .skill-category:hover { background: #141b28; }

  .skill-cat-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.2);
  }
  .skill-cat-name {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .skill-cat-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .skill-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.15);
    color: var(--blue-glow);
    transition: all 0.2s;
  }
  .skill-tag:hover { background: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.15); border-color: var(--blue-accent); }

  /* Experience */
  .experience { background: var(--near-black); }
  .exp-timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; }
  .exp-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
    width: 1px; background: var(--card-border);
  }

  .exp-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0 3rem 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s, transform 0.5s;
  }
  .exp-item.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .exp-dot {
    position: absolute; left: -2.5rem; top: 4px;
    transform: translateX(50%);
    width: 12px; height: 12px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--blue-accent);
    border: 2px solid var(--near-black);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(33,150,243,0.2);
  }

  .exp-period {
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .exp-role {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }
  .exp-company {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .exp-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--muted); max-width: 600px;
  }
  .exp-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 0.9rem; }
  .exp-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--blue-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,0.2);
    color: var(--muted);
  }

  /* Education */
  .education { background: var(--black); }
  .edu-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }

  .edu-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 4px; padding: 2rem;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  }
  .edu-card:hover { border-color: rgba(33, 150, 243, 0.3); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .edu-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-bright), var(--blue-glow));
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s;
  }
  .edu-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  .edu-year {
    font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
  .edu-degree {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .edu-school { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
  .edu-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--subtle); }

  /* Certifications */
  .certs-row {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
  .cert-badge {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--off-white);
    transition: border-color 0.25s;
  }
  .cert-badge:hover { border-color: rgba(33,150,243,0.3); }
  .cert-badge::before {
    content: '✦'; color: var(--blue-accent); font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Contact */
  .contact { background: var(--near-black); }
  .contact-inner {
    max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
  }
  .contact-email {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white); text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue-accent);
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    transition: color 0.25s;
  }
  .contact-email:hover { color: var(--blue-accent); }

  .contact-links { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .social-link {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.25s;
  }
  .social-link:hover { border-color: var(--blue-accent); color: var(--blue-accent); background: rgba(33,150,243,0.05); }

  /* Footer */
  footer {
    padding: 1.5rem 4rem;
    background: var(--black);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  }
  footer p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
  footer span { color: var(--blue-accent); }

  /* Animations */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
  }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .hamburger { display: none; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--black); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--blue-mid); border-radius: 2px; }

  /* ── Tablet landscape & small laptops (≤1024px) ── */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    nav { padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem; }
    nav.scrolled { padding: 0.8rem 2.5rem; }
    .hero { padding: 8rem 2.5rem 4rem; gap: 2rem; }
    section { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
    .stats-strip { padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
    footer { padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
    .orbit-container { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
    .orbit-ring-1 { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
    .orbit-ring-2 { width: 240px; height: 240px; }
    .orbit-ring-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
    .skills-layout { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .edu-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }

  /* ── Tablet portrait (≤900px) ── */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    nav { padding: 1rem 1.75rem; }
    nav.scrolled { padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .nav-cta { display: none; }

    /* Hamburger menu */
    .hamburger {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 4px;
      z-index: 200;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .mobile-menu {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; right: -100%;
      width: min(280px, 80vw);
      height: 100vh;
      background: var(--near-black);
      border-left: 1px solid var(--card-border);
      padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      z-index: 150;
      transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { right: 0; }
    .mobile-menu a {
      font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
      text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s;
      padding: 0.5rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--card-border);
    }
    .mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .overlay {
      display: none;
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      z-index: 140;
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      
    }
    .overlay.open { display: block; }

    .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 7rem 1.75rem 3rem; }
    .hero-visual { display: none; }
    section { padding: 4rem 1.75rem; }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .about-photo-wrap { max-width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .skills-layout { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .edu-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-strip { padding: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem; justify-content: center; }
    .stat-divider { display: none; }
    footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem; }
    .certs-row { justify-content: center; }
    .exp-timeline { padding-left: 1.5rem; }
    .exp-item { padding: 0 0 2.5rem 2rem; }
    .exp-dot { left: -1.5rem; }
  }

  /* ── Mobile large (≤640px) ── */
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    nav { padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem; }
    .hero { padding: 6.5rem 1.25rem 2.5rem; }
    .hero-name { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3.5rem); }
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 3.5vw, 1.1rem); }
    .hero-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-outline { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem; }
    section { padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem; }
    .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }
    .skills-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .skill-category { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .stats-strip { gap: 1.25rem; }
    .stat-num { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .contact-email { font-size: 1rem; word-break: break-all; }
    .contact-links { gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    .certs-row { gap: 0.5rem; }
    .cert-badge { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem; }
    .edu-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .exp-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  }

  /* ── Mobile small (≤400px) ── */
  @media (max-width: 400px) {
    nav { padding: 0.85rem 1rem; }
    .nav-logo { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .hero { padding: 6rem 1rem 2rem; }
    section { padding: 3rem 1rem; }
    .hero-name { font-size: clamp(2rem, 12vw, 3rem); }
    .about-photo-wrap { max-width: 200px; }
    .stat-item { width: 45%; }
    .contact-email { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .social-link { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    footer { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  }

  /* ── Touch device optimisations ── */
  @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    .cursor, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
    body { cursor: auto; }
    .edu-card:hover { transform: none; }
    .skill-tag:hover { background: rgba(33,150,243,0.08); border-color: rgba(33,150,243,0.15); }
    .social-link, .btn-primary, .btn-outline, .nav-cta {
      min-height: 44px;
      min-width: 44px;
    }
  }

  .tt {
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    color: var(--muted); 
    line-height: 1.8; 
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }

 /* ── PROJECTS ── */
  .projects { background: var(--near-black); }
  .projects-filter { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
  .filter-btn { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.4rem 1rem; border-radius: 2px; border: 1px solid var(--card-border); background: transparent; color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; }
  .filter-btn:hover { color: var(--off-white); border-color: var(--subtle); }
  .filter-btn.active { background: var(--blue-accent); border-color: var(--blue-accent); color: var(--white); }
  .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
  .project-card { background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--card-border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: transform 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s; }
  .project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(33,150,243,0.3); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
  .project-card.hidden { display: none; }
  .proj-thumb { height: 150px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .proj-thumb-icon { font-size: 2.8rem; opacity: 0.55; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .proj-thumb::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, var(--card-bg)); }
  .proj-status { position: absolute; top: 0.75rem; right: 0.75rem; z-index: 2; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem; border-radius: 20px; }
  .status-live { background: rgba(76,175,80,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(76,175,80,0.3); color: #81c784; }
  .status-wip  { background: rgba(255,183,77,0.1);  border: 1px solid rgba(255,183,77,0.25); color: #ffb74d; }
  .status-done { background: rgba(33,150,243,0.1);  border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,0.25); color: var(--blue-glow); }
  .proj-body { padding: 1.25rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .proj-cat { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-accent); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
  .proj-title { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.25; }
  .proj-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .proj-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.3rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  .proj-tag { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 2px; background: rgba(33,150,243,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(33,150,243,0.12); color: var(--muted); }
  .proj-links { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; margin-top: auto; }
  .proj-link { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s; }
  .proj-link.primary { background: var(--blue-bright); color: var(--white); border: 1px solid transparent; }
  .proj-link.primary:hover { background: var(--blue-accent); }
  .proj-link.ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--muted); border: 1px solid var(--card-border); }
  .proj-link.ghost:hover { border-color: var(--blue-accent); color: var(--blue-accent); }
  .proj-link.casestudy { background: transparent; color: var(--blue-glow); border: 1px solid rgba(100,181,246,0.3); }
  .proj-link.casestudy:hover { background: rgba(100,181,246,0.08); border-color: var(--blue-glow); color: var(--white); }

  /* In Progress status fix — covers "In progress" as a class */
  .status-In { background: rgba(255,183,77,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,183,77,0.25); color: #ffb74d; }

  /* proj-links wrapping on small cards */
  .proj-links { flex-wrap: wrap; }

  /* ── Projects responsive overrides ── */

  /* Tablet landscape — already handled above (repeat(2,1fr)) */

  /* Mobile large ≤640px: single column, tighter cards */
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .proj-body { padding: 1rem; }
    .proj-thumb { height: 120px; }
    .proj-thumb-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .proj-links { gap: 0.4rem; }
    .proj-link { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.32rem 0.65rem; }
    .projects-filter { gap: 0.4rem; }
    .filter-btn { font-size: 0.66rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem; }
  }

  /* Mobile small ≤400px */
  @media (max-width: 400px) {
    .projects-grid { gap: 0.75rem; }
    .proj-title { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .proj-desc { font-size: 0.76rem; }
    .proj-link { padding: 0.3rem 0.55rem; font-size: 0.62rem; }
  }

  /* Touch devices — remove hover lift on project cards */
  @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    .project-card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: none; border-color: var(--card-border); }
    .proj-link { min-height: 36px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  }