/* ============================================================
       CSS VARIABLES & RESET
       ============================================================ */
    :root {
      --color-brand-blue: #7BB8FF;
      --color-brand-blue-light: #B7D9FF;
      --color-brand-blue-pale: #EAF4FF;
      --color-brand-pink: #F78AB8;
      --color-brand-pink-light: #FFD1E3;
      --color-brand-pink-pale: #FFF0F6;
      --color-ink: #1E293B;
      --color-body: #475569;
      --color-mute: #64748B;
      --color-line: #E8EDF4;
      --color-background: #FAFBFD;
      --font-display: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
      --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
      --font-mono: 'Space Mono', monospace;
    }

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

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      background-color: var(--color-background);
      color: var(--color-body);
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      min-height: 100vh;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      color: var(--color-ink);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
    img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
    button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
    ul { list-style: none; }
    input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }

    /* ============================================================
       ANIMATIONS
       ============================================================ */
    @keyframes float-slow {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); }
      50% { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(2deg); }
    }
    @keyframes blob {
      0%, 100% { border-radius: 42% 58% 63% 37% / 41% 44% 56% 59%; }
      50% { border-radius: 58% 42% 37% 63% / 56% 59% 41% 44%; }
    }
    @keyframes marquee {
      from { transform: translateX(0); }
      to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }
    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes scaleIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    }
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
      50% { opacity: 0.5; }
    }
    @keyframes spin {
      from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
      to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    }
    @keyframes layers-float {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
    }
    @keyframes spark-spin {
      0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
      50% { transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.06); }
    }
    @keyframes target-pulse {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
      50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
    }
    @keyframes handshake-wave {
      0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
      25% { transform: rotate(6deg); }
      75% { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
    }
    @keyframes scaleX {
      from { transform: scaleX(0); }
      to { transform: scaleX(1); }
    }
    @keyframes progressBar {
      from { transform: scaleX(0); }
    }

    .animate-float-slow { animation: float-slow 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .animate-blob { animation: blob 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .animate-marquee { animation: marquee 40s linear infinite; }
    .animate-pulse { animation: pulse 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite; }

    /* ============================================================
       LAYOUT UTILITIES
       ============================================================ */
    .container {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
      padding-left: 1.5rem;
      padding-right: 1.5rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .container { padding-left: 2.5rem; padding-right: 2.5rem; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NAV
       ============================================================ */
    .nav {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 50;
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line);
    }
    .nav__inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 64px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .nav__inner { padding: 0 2.5rem; } }
.nav__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav__logo img {
  display: block;
  height: 36px; /* Adjust between 32px - 40px */
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
    .nav__links {
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--color-body);
    }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .nav__links { display: flex; } }
    .nav__links a {
      position: relative;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .nav__links a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      bottom: -4px;
      height: 2px;
      width: 0;
      background: var(--color-brand-pink);
      transition: width 0.3s;
    }
    .nav__links a:hover { color: var(--color-ink); }
    .nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
    .nav__cta {
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: var(--color-ink);
      color: white;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(123, 184, 255, 0.6);
    }
    @media (min-width: 640px) { .nav__cta { display: inline-flex; } }
    .nav__cta:hover { background: var(--color-brand-blue); color: var(--color-ink); }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO
       ============================================================ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-blue-pale), white 50%, var(--color-brand-pink-pale));
    }
    .hero__blob1 {
      position: absolute;
      left: -8rem; top: 8rem;
      width: 28rem; height: 28rem;
      background: rgba(123, 184, 255, 0.30);
      filter: blur(60px);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .hero__blob2 {
      position: absolute;
      right: -8rem; bottom: 0;
      width: 26rem; height: 26rem;
      background: rgba(247, 138, 184, 0.30);
      filter: blur(60px);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .hero__blob1, .hero__blob2 { animation: blob 14s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .hero__blob2 { animation-delay: -4s; }
    .hero__dots {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,41,59,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 24px 24px;
      opacity: 0.5;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero__inner {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 5rem 1.5rem 6rem;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .hero__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
        padding: 7rem 2.5rem 6rem;
      }
    }
    .hero__badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--color-mute);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
    }
    .hero__badge-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-brand-pink);
      animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }
    .hero__h1 {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.1s forwards;
    }
    .hero__h1 .highlight {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .hero__h1 .highlight::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 4px;
      height: 12px;
      background: var(--color-brand-pink-light);
      z-index: -1;
      border-radius: 3px;
    }
    .hero__h1 .blue { color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .hero__desc {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      font-size: 1.125rem;
      color: var(--color-body);
      max-width: 36rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.2s forwards;
    }
    .hero__actions {
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.3s forwards;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: var(--color-ink);
      color: white;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(30,41,59,0.45);
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-brand-blue); color: var(--color-ink); }
    .btn-primary .arrow { transition: transform 0.2s; display: inline-block; }
    .btn-primary:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
    .btn-secondary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-secondary:hover { color: var(--color-brand-pink); }
    .btn-secondary__icon {
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
    }
    .hero__image {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: scaleIn 0.9s ease 0.1s forwards;
    }
    .hero__image img {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 32rem;
      margin: 0 auto;
      filter: drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(123,184,255,0.35));
      animation: float-slow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       MARQUEE
       ============================================================ */
    .marquee-bar {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      background: white;
      padding: 1.25rem 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .marquee-bar__inner {
      display: flex;
      gap: 3rem;
      animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .marquee-bar__item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 3rem;
      color: var(--color-mute);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
    .marquee-bar__dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-brand-pink);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT
       ============================================================ */
    .about {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) {
      .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; padding: 8rem 2.5rem; }
    }
    .section-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--color-brand-pink);
    }
    .about__h2 {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .about__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .about__body p { font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.75; }
    .about__body p:last-child { color: var(--color-ink); font-weight: 500; }

    /* ============================================================
       SERVICES — horizontal scroll pinned
       ============================================================ */
    .services-section {
      position:relative;
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
      mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent 100%);
      margin: 0 100px;
    }
    .services-sticky {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      height: 100vh;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .services-header {
      padding: 4rem 1.5rem 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .services-header { padding: 5rem 3rem 0; } }
    .services-header h2 {
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .services-scroll-hint {
      display: none;
      max-width: 20rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--color-mute);
    }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .services-scroll-hint { display: block; } }
    .services-track-wrap {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .services-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      padding-left: 1.5rem;

      will-change: transform;
      transition: transform 0s;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .services-track { gap: 2rem; padding-left: 3rem; } }
    .service-card {
      position: relative;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 78vw;
      height: 70vh;
      max-height: 640px;
      border-radius: 36px;
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(30,41,59,0.18);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    @media (min-width: 640px) { .service-card { width: 60vw; } }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .service-card { width: 44vw; } }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .service-card { width: 36vw; padding: 2.5rem; } }
    @media (min-width: 1280px) { .service-card { width: 32vw; } }
    .service-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-0.5deg);
      box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(30,41,59,0.25);
    }
    .service-card__top {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .service-chip {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .service-card__bottom { position: relative; }
    .service-card h3 {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .service-card p {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      color: rgba(30,41,59,0.75);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .service-card ul {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,41,59,0.15);
    }
    .service-card li {
      padding: 0.625rem 0;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30,41,59,0.10);
    }
    .service-card li .li-arrow {
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.2s;
    }
    .service-card:hover li .li-arrow { opacity: 1; }
    .service-icon {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      color: rgba(30,41,59,0.80);
    }
    .services-progress {
      padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .services-progress { padding: 0 3rem 2rem; } }
    .services-progress__bar {
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--color-line);
      border-radius: 9999px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .services-progress__fill {
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-brand-blue), var(--color-brand-pink));
      border-radius: 9999px;
      transform-origin: 0 50%;
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform 0.1s linear;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       WORKS
       ============================================================ */
    .works {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .works { padding: 8rem 2.5rem; } }
    .works__header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .works__header h2 { margin-top: 0.75rem; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; }
    .works__view-all {
      display: none;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .works__view-all { display: inline-flex; } }
    .works__view-all:hover { color: var(--color-brand-pink); }
    .works__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .works__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; } }

    /* Before/After */
    .before-after {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 36px;
      overflow: hidden;
      height: 420px;
      user-select: none;
      cursor: ew-resize;
      background: var(--color-line);
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .before-after { height: 500px; } }
    .before-after__side { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
    .before-after__clip { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; }
    .before-after__label {
      position: absolute;
      z-index: 10;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      color: white;
      font-size: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
    .before-after__label--after { top: 1rem; right: 1rem; }
    .before-after__label--before { top: 1rem; left: 1rem; }
    .before-after__divider {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 2px;
      background: white;
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .before-after__handle {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-50%);
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: white;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .art-before {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: #FFF0F6;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
    }
    .art-after {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EAF4FF, #FFD1E3);
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
    }
    .art-before svg, .art-after svg { width: 75%; }
    .works__case {
      border-radius: 36px;
      padding: 2rem;
      background: var(--color-brand-blue-pale);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      min-height: 300px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .works__case { padding: 2.5rem; } }
    .case-chip {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: white;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      width: fit-content;
    }
    .works__case h3 {
      font-size: clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .works__case p { margin-top: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-body); }

    /* Carousel */
    .carousel { position: relative; }
    .carousel__track-wrap { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 28px; }
    .carousel__track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      will-change: transform;
    }
    .carousel__slide {
      position: relative;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border-radius: 28px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--color-line);
      height: 280px;
      transition: transform 0.3s;
    }
    .carousel__slide:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
    .carousel__slide img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }
    .carousel__slide-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4), transparent);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      padding: 1.25rem;
    }
    .carousel__slide:hover .carousel__slide-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .carousel__slide-overlay span {
      color: white;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      background: rgba(123,184,255,0.22);
      border: 1px solid rgba(123,184,255,0.5);
      border-radius: 999px;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .carousel__slide-overlay small {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    .carousel__controls {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }
    .carousel__dots { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .carousel__dot {
      height: 6px;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      transition: width 0.3s, background 0.3s;
      width: 12px;
      background: var(--color-line);
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
    }
    .carousel__dot.active {
      width: 32px;
      background: var(--color-brand-pink);
    }
    .carousel__arrows { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .carousel__arrow {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .carousel__arrow--prev {
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .carousel__arrow--prev:hover { background: var(--color-brand-blue-pale); }
    .carousel__arrow--next {
      background: var(--color-ink);
      color: white;
    }
    .carousel__arrow--next:hover { background: var(--color-brand-blue); color: var(--color-ink); }

    /* ============================================================
       WHY VERTEX
       ============================================================ */
    .why {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .why { padding: 8rem 2.5rem; } }
    .why__intro { text-align: center; max-width: 48rem; margin: 0 auto; }
    .why__intro h2 {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.75rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
    }
    .why__intro h2 .blue { color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .why__intro h2 .pink { color: var(--color-brand-pink); }
    .why__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 4rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 640px) { .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .why__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
    .why-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 28px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    .why-card.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.35s;
    }
    .why-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }
    .why-card__icon {
      aspect-ratio: 1;
      border-radius: 16px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .why-card__icon svg { width: 75%; height: 75%; }
    .why-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-ink); }
    .why-card p { margin-top: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-body); line-height: 1.65; }
    .why-card__ring {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: 28px;
      border: 2px solid transparent;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .why-card:hover .why-card__ring { border-color: rgba(30,41,59,0.10); }

    /* ============================================================
       PROCESS
       ============================================================ */
    .process-section { position: relative; }
    .process-sticky {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-blue-pale), var(--color-brand-pink-pale));
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .process-header {
      max-width: 1280px;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 4rem 1.5rem 0;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .process-header { padding: 4rem 2.5rem 0; } }
    .process-header h2 {
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .process-header h2 .blue { color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .process-cards {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .process-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1152px;
    }
    @media (min-width: 768px) { .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
    .process-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 28px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      height: 340px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      background: white;
      transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .process-card { padding: 2rem; } }
    .process-card.active {
      background: var(--color-ink);
      border-color: transparent;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(30,41,59,0.5);
      transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-10px);
    }
    .process-card:not(.active) {
      opacity: 0.55;
      transform: scale(0.94);
    }
    .process-card__top { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; }
    .process-step-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--color-mute);
    }
    .process-card.active .process-step-label { color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .process-num {
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-brand-blue-pale);
      color: var(--color-ink);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.8s;
    }
    .process-card.active .process-num {
      background: var(--color-brand-pink);
      color: white;
      transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
    .process-card__bottom {}
    .process-card h3 {
      font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .process-card.active h3 { color: white; }
    .process-card p {
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--color-body);
    }
    .process-card.active p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
    .process-bar {
      position: absolute;
      left: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
      bottom: 1.25rem;
      height: 3px;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-brand-blue), var(--color-brand-pink));
      transform-origin: 0 50%;
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .process-card.active .process-bar { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .process-footer {
      max-width: 1280px;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .process-footer { padding: 0 2.5rem 2rem; } }
    .process-dots { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .process-dot {
      height: 4px;
      flex: 1;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: var(--color-line);
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }
    .process-dot.done { background: var(--color-ink); }
    .process-counter {
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--color-mute);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       CTA / CONTACT
       ============================================================ */
    .cta { padding: 6rem 1.5rem; }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .cta { padding: 6rem 2.5rem; } }
    .cta__box {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      border-radius: 40px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--color-ink);
      color: white;
      padding: 2rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .cta__box { padding: 4rem; } }
    .cta__glow1 {
      position: absolute;
      top: -8rem; right: -8rem;
      width: 28rem; height: 28rem;
      background: rgba(123,184,255,0.4);
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(60px);
    }
    .cta__glow2 {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -8rem; left: -8rem;
      width: 24rem; height: 24rem;
      background: rgba(247,138,184,0.4);
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(60px);
    }
    .cta__inner {
      position: relative;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; } }
    .cta__left-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--color-brand-pink-light);
    }
    .cta__h2 {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: white;
    }
    .cta__h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .cta__desc { margin-top: 1.25rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.125rem; max-width: 28rem; }
    .cta__contact-links { margin-top: 2.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .contact-link {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      color: white;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .contact-link:hover { color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .contact-link__icon {
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .contact-link:hover .contact-link__icon {
      background: var(--color-brand-blue);
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .contact-link--phone:hover { color: var(--color-brand-pink); }
    .contact-link--phone:hover .contact-link__icon {
      background: var(--color-brand-pink);
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .contact-link__sub { font-size: 0.75rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
    .contact-link__val { font-weight: 600; }

    /* Form */
    .cta__form {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 24px;
      background: white;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      color: var(--color-ink);
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
    }
    .cta__form.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease; }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .cta__form { padding: 2rem; } }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    @media (min-width: 640px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .form-label {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--color-mute);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 12px;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      background: white;
      padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      outline: none;
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--color-brand-blue);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(123,184,255,0.2);
    }
    .form-textarea { resize: none; }
    .form-error { margin-top: 4px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-brand-pink); }
    .form-mt { margin-top: 1rem; }
    .form-submit {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
      width: 100%;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: var(--color-ink);
      color: white;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
    }
    .form-submit:hover:not(:disabled) { background: var(--color-brand-blue); color: var(--color-ink); }
    .form-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }
    .form-success { margin-top: 0.75rem; text-align: center; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--color-mute); }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
       ============================================================ */
    footer {
      position: relative;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      background: var(--color-ink);
      color: white;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .footer__dots {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 24px 24px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .footer__inner {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .footer__inner { padding: 5rem 2.5rem 2.5rem; } }
    .footer__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; } }
.footer__logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer__logo img {
  display: block;
  height: 80px; /* Adjust if needed */
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}
    .footer__brand-desc {
      margin-top: 1.25rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 22rem;
    }
    .footer__socials { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
    .footer__social {
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: white;
      transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer__social:hover {
      background: var(--color-brand-blue);
      color: var(--color-ink);
      border-color: transparent;
    }
    .footer__col h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: white; }
    .footer__col ul { margin-top: 1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.625rem; }
    .footer__col li a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer__col li a:hover { color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .footer__newsletter h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; color: white; }
    .footer__newsletter p { margin-top: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
    .footer__newsletter-form {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
      padding: 6px;
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer__newsletter-form:focus-within { border-color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .footer__newsletter-input {
      flex: 1;
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
      outline: none;
      padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: white;
    }
    .footer__newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
    .footer__newsletter-btn {
      padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: var(--color-brand-blue);
      color: var(--color-ink);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .footer__newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--color-brand-pink); }
    .footer__bottom {
      margin-top: 4rem;
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }
    .footer__bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .footer__bottom-links a { transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer__bottom-links a:hover { color: white; }
    .footer__bottom-brand {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SCROLL REVEAL
       ============================================================ */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
      }
    }
  

    /* ============================================================
       SUBPAGE HERO + LAYOUTS
       ============================================================ */
    .subhero {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-blue-pale), white 55%, var(--color-brand-pink-pale));
    }
    .subhero__blob1, .subhero__blob2 {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(60px);
      animation: blob 14s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .subhero__blob1 { left:-6rem; top:4rem; width:22rem; height:22rem; background: rgba(123,184,255,0.30); }
    .subhero__blob2 { right:-6rem; bottom:-4rem; width:20rem; height:20rem; background: rgba(247,138,184,0.30); animation-delay:-4s; }
    .subhero__dots {
      position:absolute; inset:0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,41,59,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 24px 24px; opacity:0.5; pointer-events:none;
    }
    .subhero__inner {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 5rem 1.5rem 4rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .subhero__inner { padding: 7rem 2.5rem 5rem; } }
    .subhero__crumb {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      color: var(--color-brand-pink);
      background: white;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .subhero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
      max-width: 52rem;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .subhero h1 .blue { color: var(--color-brand-blue); }
    .subhero h1 .highlight { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
    .subhero h1 .highlight::after {
      content:''; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:4px;
      height:12px; background: var(--color-brand-pink-light);
      z-index:-1; border-radius:3px;
    }
    .subhero p {
      margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
      max-width: 40rem;
      font-size: 1.125rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--color-body);
    }

    /* Generic content section */
    .content-section {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .content-section { padding: 7rem 2.5rem; } }

    /* Feature grid (Production Ready Artwork) */
    .feature-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 640px) { .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
    .feature-card {
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 2rem;
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .feature-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -20px rgba(30,41,59,0.18);
      border-color: transparent;
    }
    .feature-card__chip {
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
      background: var(--color-brand-blue-pale);
      color: var(--color-ink);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .feature-card h3 {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-ink);
    }
    .feature-card p {
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.9375rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--color-body);
    }

    /* Two-column pitch */
    .pitch {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: start;
    }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .pitch { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 5rem; } }
    .pitch h2 {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .pitch__list { margin-top: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .pitch__list li {
      display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start;
      padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
      background: white;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-line);
      border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .pitch__list .bullet {
      width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px;
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      background: var(--color-brand-pink-light);
      color: var(--color-ink);
      font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
    .pitch__list strong { color: var(--color-ink); display:block; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
    .pitch__list p { font-size: 0.9375rem; color: var(--color-body); line-height: 1.6; }

    /* Works page grid */
    .works-page-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    @media (min-width: 640px) { .works-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    @media (min-width: 1024px) { .works-page-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
    .work-tile {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 24px;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      background: var(--color-line);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    }
    .work-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
    .work-tile img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit: cover; display:block; }
    .work-tile__overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: auto 0 0 0;
      padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7), transparent);
      color: white;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .work-tile__chip {
      position:absolute; top: 0.75rem; left: 0.75rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      color: var(--color-ink);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 9999px;
    }

    /* Contact page — remove padding-top so hero flows into cta box */
    .contact-page .cta { padding-top: 3rem; }