/* ============================================================
   Graham Fry — Principal Welding Engineer
   Design System: Ink Slate / Copper / Patina
   Fonts: Playfair Display / Open Sans / Inter
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- CSS Variables ---------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Core palette */
  --ink-slate:        #1B2A38;
  --deep-slate:       #2C3E50;
  --storm-slate:      #3A4F63;
  --mid-slate:        #4A5F72;

  --copper:           #B87333;
  --copper-light:     #D4924A;
  --copper-lighter:   #E8B882;
  --copper-dark:      #8F5520;
  --burnt-amber:      #C8601A;

  --patina:           #5A8A7A;
  --patina-light:     #7AADA0;
  --patina-dark:      #3D6B5C;

  --bright-steel:     #E8EBEE;
  --steel-light:      #F2F4F6;
  --steel-mid:        #C8CDD4;
  --border:           #D4D9DF;

  --white:            #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark:        #1B2A38;
  --text-body:        #3A4F63;
  --text-light:       #6B7A8D;
  --text-xlight:      #9AAAB8;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display:  'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-sans:     'Open Sans', 'Calibri', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body:     'Inter', 'Aptos', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --nav-h:      72px;
  --max-w:      1200px;
  --section-v:  88px;
  --radius:     4px;
  --radius-lg:  8px;
  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 4px rgba(27,42,56,.08);
  --shadow:     0 4px 20px rgba(27,42,56,.12);
  --shadow-lg:  0 12px 48px rgba(27,42,56,.18);
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ----------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--copper); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--copper-dark); }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ---- Typography ------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--patina);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}

/* ---- Layout ----------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}
.section { padding: var(--section-v) 0; }
.section--steel  { background: var(--steel-light); }
.section--bright { background: var(--bright-steel); }
.section--dark   { background: var(--ink-slate); color: var(--white); }
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4 { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.section--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: .75rem; }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }

/* ---- Buttons --------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .875rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .22s;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--copper);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--copper-dark);
  border-color: var(--copper-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(184,115,51,.35);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--ink-slate);
  color: var(--ink-slate);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--ink-slate);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-outline-copper {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--copper);
  color: var(--copper);
}
.btn-outline-copper:hover {
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: .78rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---- Brand Mark ------------------------------------------- */
.brand-mark {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid var(--copper);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--copper);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.brand-mark:hover {
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ---- Navigation ------------------------------------------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--ink-slate);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition: box-shadow .3s;
}
.nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }

.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

.nav__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.nav__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.nav__brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--copper-light);
  margin-top: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__links a:hover,
.nav__links a.active { color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.nav__cta {
  background: var(--copper) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.nav__cta:hover {
  background: var(--copper-dark) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all .3s;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--deep-slate);
  padding: 20px 28px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  z-index: 999;
}
.nav__mobile.open { display: block; }
.nav__mobile a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav__mobile a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.nav__mobile a:hover { color: var(--copper-light); }

/* ---- Hero ------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-slate) 0%, var(--deep-slate) 100%);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 72px) 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 40%, rgba(184,115,51,.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 5% 90%, rgba(90,138,122,.08) 0%, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Two-column hero layout */
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--patina-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--copper);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--copper-light); font-style: normal; }

.hero__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero__image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--storm-slate);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.hero__image-placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding: 24px;
}
.hero__image-placeholder span { font-size: 4rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; opacity: .5; }
.hero__image-placeholder p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}
.hero__image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Hero stats bar (inside hero) */
.hero__stats {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.hero__stat {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0 32px 0 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  margin-right: 32px;
}
.hero__stat:last-child { border-right: none; margin-right: 0; }
.hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--copper-light);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.hero__stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: block;
}

/* Short hero for inner pages */
.hero--short {
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 56px) 0 64px;
}
.hero--short .hero__grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 760px;
}

/* ---- Divider strip (copper gradient line) ----------------- */
.divider-strip {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    var(--deep-slate) 0%,
    var(--copper) 30%,
    var(--burnt-amber) 65%,
    var(--deep-slate) 100%
  );
  border: none;
}

.divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--copper);
  margin: 18px 0 26px;
}
.divider--center { margin: 18px auto 26px; }

/* ---- Cards (bright steel) --------------------------------- */
.card {
  background: var(--bright-steel);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: all .28s;
}
.card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(184,115,51,.3);
}

/* Topic/expertise card: dark icon box, copper accent */
.card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--deep-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  position: relative;
}
.card-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--copper);
}

/* White card variant */
.card--white {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--border);
}

/* ---- Bio / Profile Layout --------------------------------- */
.bio-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.bio-photo { position: sticky; top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 24px); }

.bio-photo__frame {
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  background: var(--storm-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.bio-photo__placeholder {
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  padding: 32px;
}
.bio-photo__placeholder span { font-size: 4.5rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; opacity: .4; }
.bio-photo__frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.bio-photo__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(27,42,56,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--copper);
}
.bio-photo__badge-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  display: block;
}
.bio-photo__badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper-light);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.bio-credentials { margin-top: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.credential-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--bright-steel);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--copper);
}
.credential-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
}

/* Checklist items (bio page) */
.checklist { margin-top: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}
.checklist-item::before {
  content: '✓';
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--copper);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ---- Stats Band ------------------------------------------- */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-slate) 0%, var(--deep-slate) 100%);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--copper-light);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.stat-sublabel {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ---- Timeline --------------------------------------------- */
.timeline { position: relative; padding: 8px 0; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 176px;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--copper), var(--deep-slate));
}
.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 176px 1fr;
  gap: 0 48px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.timeline-date { text-align: right; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 24px; }
.timeline-date-range {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--copper);
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.timeline-date-loc {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--text-xlight);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 176px;
  top: 8px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--copper);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--copper);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-content h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--copper);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.timeline-content p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.timeline-content ul { margin-top: 8px; }
.timeline-content ul li {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 4px 0 4px 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-content ul li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--copper);
  font-size: .82rem;
}

/* ---- Qualifications --------------------------------------- */
.qual-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 14px; }
.qual-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: var(--bright-steel);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.qual-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 1; margin-top: 2px; }
.qual-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.qual-text span { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-light); font-family: var(--font-sans); }

/* ---- Skills Tags ------------------------------------------ */
.skills-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.skill-tag {
  background: var(--bright-steel);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.skill-tag:hover { background: var(--ink-slate); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink-slate); }
.skill-tag--highlight {
  background: rgba(184,115,51,.1);
  border-color: rgba(184,115,51,.35);
  color: var(--copper-dark);
}

/* ---- Services -------------------------------------------- */
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  transition: all .28s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--copper), var(--copper-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s;
}
.service-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .92rem; }
.service-card ul { margin-top: 14px; }
.service-card ul li {
  font-size: .855rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 5px 0 5px 16px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.service-card ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.service-card ul li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--copper);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .75rem;
}

/* ---- Contact Form ----------------------------------------- */
.contact-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info__item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-info__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--bright-steel);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--copper);
}
.contact-info__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.contact-info__text span { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.contact-info__text a { color: var(--copper); font-weight: 600; }

.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.form-grid .form-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
}
.form-label .req { color: var(--copper); }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--copper);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,115,51,.12);
}
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: #a0aab5; }
.form-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; padding: 15px; font-size: .88rem; justify-content: center; }
.form-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 32px 20px; }
.form-success.show { display: block; }
.form-success__icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.form-success h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-success p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---- Blog / Articles ------------------------------------- */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }

.article-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .28s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.article-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.article-card__thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-slate), var(--storm-slate));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.article-card__thumb-inner {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}
.article-card__thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.article-card:hover .article-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.article-card__cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--patina);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.article-card__body { padding: 24px 24px 28px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.article-card__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--text-xlight);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.article-card__meta span + span::before { content: '·'; margin-right: 10px; }

.article-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.article-card:hover h3 { color: var(--copper-dark); }
.article-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-light); flex: 1; }
.article-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper);
  transition: gap .2s;
}
.article-card:hover .article-card__link { gap: 10px; }

/* Featured article */
.article-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; flex-direction: row; }
.article-card--featured .article-card__thumb { aspect-ratio: unset; width: 380px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.article-card--featured .article-card__body { padding: 36px 40px; }
.article-card--featured h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
.article-card--featured p { font-size: .95rem; }

/* Blog filter */
.blog-filter { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
  background: var(--white);
}
.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--ink-slate); border-color: var(--ink-slate); color: var(--white); }

/* ---- Quote / Testimonial ---------------------------------- */
.quote-block {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--copper);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  background: var(--bright-steel);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.quote-block p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.quote-block cite {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--copper);
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Dark quote card */
.quote-card {
  background: var(--deep-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
}
.quote-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; left: 28px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: rgba(184,115,51,.2);
  line-height: 1;
}
.quote-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.quote-card cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--copper-light);
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ---- CTA Banner ------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-slate) 0%, var(--deep-slate) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--copper), var(--burnt-amber));
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--font-sans); }

/* ---- Footer ----------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background: var(--ink-slate);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  padding: 64px 0 28px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--copper);
}
.footer__inner { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__brand-text-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.footer__brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer__brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper-light);
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.footer__desc { font-size: .875rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 320px; }

.footer__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer__links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: color .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--copper-light); }

.footer__contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer__contact-icon { font-size: .95rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer__contact-text { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer__contact-text a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer__contact-text a:hover { color: var(--copper-light); }

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer__copy { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.footer__legal a {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  margin-left: 20px;
}
.footer__legal a:hover { color: var(--copper-light); }

.footer__social { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer__social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  transition: all .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer__social a:hover { background: var(--copper); color: var(--white); }

/* ---- Utilities -------------------------------------------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-copper { color: var(--copper); }
.text-patina { color: var(--patina); }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mt-64 { margin-top: 64px; }

/* ---- Scroll Animations ------------------------------------ */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ---- Responsive ------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__image { display: none; }
  .bio-layout { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .article-card--featured { flex-direction: column; }
  .article-card--featured .article-card__thumb { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .contact-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; }
  .timeline::before { left: 152px; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 152px 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-v: 60px; }
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 44px) 0 60px; }
  .bio-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .bio-photo { position: static; max-width: 300px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .qual-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline::before { display: none; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline-date { text-align: left; padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 4px; }
  .timeline-dot { display: none; }
  .cta-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 40px 28px; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero__stat-num { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero__stats { gap: 16px; }
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-num { font-size: 2.4rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 16px; }
  .form-card { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .card { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .cta-banner { padding: 32px 20px; }
}

/* ---- Dual Timeline (Career Page) -------------------------- */
.dual-timeline-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

/* Column headers */
.tl-headers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 120px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--steel-light);
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.tl-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--ink-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.tl-header h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}
.tl-header p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.tl-header--left { border-right: 3px solid var(--copper); }
.tl-header--right { border-left: 3px solid var(--patina); }
.tl-header-mid { background: transparent; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }

/* The timeline grid rows */
.tl-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 120px 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Central spine */
.tl-spine {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.tl-year-badge {
  background: var(--ink-slate);
  color: var(--copper-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 2px solid var(--copper);
  margin: 16px 0 4px;
}

.tl-spine-line {
  flex: 1;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--copper), var(--deep-slate));
  min-height: 20px;
}
.tl-spine-line--first { min-height: 16px; }

/* Left and right entry areas */
.tl-left-area {
  padding: 16px 20px 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}
.tl-right-area {
  padding: 16px 0 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* Timeline entry button */
.tl-entry {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .22s;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}
.tl-entry:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateX(-2px);
  border-color: var(--copper);
}
.tl-entry--right:hover {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.tl-entry__title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.tl-entry__sub {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

/* Connector line from entry to spine */
.tl-entry-left-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 0; }
.tl-entry-right-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; width: 100%; justify-content: flex-start; gap: 0; }

.tl-connector {
  height: 2px;
  width: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tl-connector--left { background: linear-gradient(to left, transparent, var(--copper)); }
.tl-connector--right { background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--patina)); }

/* Type badges */
.tl-entry--qual { border-left: 3px solid var(--copper); }
.tl-entry--pd   { border-right: 3px solid var(--patina); }
.tl-entry--pd .tl-entry__title { color: var(--patina-dark); }

/* Special entries */
.tl-entry--award {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184,115,51,.08), rgba(184,115,51,.04));
  border-color: var(--copper);
}

/* ---- Modal Popup ------------------------------------------ */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(27,42,56,.75);
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }

.modal-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 560px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 72px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: modalIn .22s ease;
  position: relative;
}

@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.modal-header {
  background: var(--ink-slate);
  padding: 24px 28px 20px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--copper);
  position: relative;
}
.modal-header--pd { border-bottom-color: var(--patina); }

.modal-year {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper-light);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.modal-header--pd .modal-year { color: var(--patina-light); }

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-type-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(184,115,51,.25);
  color: var(--copper-lighter);
}
.modal-header--pd .modal-type-tag {
  background: rgba(90,138,122,.25);
  color: var(--patina-light);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}
.modal-body p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.modal-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.modal-importance {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: var(--bright-steel);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--copper);
}
.modal-header--pd ~ .modal-body .modal-importance { border-left-color: var(--patina); }
.modal-importance strong {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--copper);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.modal-importance p { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-body); margin: 0; }

/* Timeline mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tl-headers { grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr; }
  .tl-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 80px 1fr; }
  .tl-year-badge { font-size: .7rem; padding: 5px 7px; }
  .tl-entry__title { font-size: .8rem; }
  .tl-entry__sub { font-size: .7rem; }
  .tl-left-area { padding-right: 12px; }
  .tl-right-area { padding-left: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tl-headers { display: none; }
  .tl-row {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .tl-spine {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1 / 99;
  }
  .tl-left-area, .tl-right-area {
    grid-column: 2;
    padding: 8px 0 8px 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .tl-right-area { padding-top: 0; }
  .tl-entry { max-width: 100%; }
  .tl-entry:hover { transform: none; }
  .tl-connector { display: none; }
}

/* ---- Credibility strip ------------------------------------ */
.cred-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cred-item {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.cred-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.cred-item__icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}
.cred-item__text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink-slate);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ---- Approach numbered steps ------------------------------ */
.approach-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.approach-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.approach-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--copper);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  text-align: right;
}
.approach-step__content h4 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.approach-step__content p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }