/* ---------- Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --bg: #0a0d0f;
  --bg-alt: #0f1417;
  --surface: #141b1e;
  --surface-2: #1b2428;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --text: #eef0f4;
  --text-dim: #a3a9b6;
  --text-faint: #6c7383;
  --accent: #48707a;
  --accent-hover: #57838e;
  --accent-text: #8cbcc7;
  --accent-ink: #f2f7f8;
  --accent-glow: rgba(72, 112, 122, 0.35);
  --gold: #e0a458;
  --gold-ink: #1c1306;
  --gold-glow: rgba(224, 164, 88, 0.22);

  --font-display: "Chakra Petch", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-label: "Barlow Condensed", "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  --radius: 2px;
  --radius-sm: 2px;
  --cut: 14px;
  --max: 1160px;
  --gutter: clamp(16px, 4vw, 40px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 80px; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font: 400 17px/1.65 var(--font-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.1; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 0; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; }
strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 600; }
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent-text); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.skip { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 8px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 8px; z-index: 100; }
.skip:focus { left: 8px; }
.muted { color: var(--text-faint); }

.meta, .kicker, .eyebrow, .tools {
  font-family: var(--font-label);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.kicker { color: var(--accent-text); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.link { color: var(--text-dim); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); transition: color .2s, border-color .2s; }
.link:hover { color: var(--accent-text); border-color: var(--accent-text); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  --cut: 10px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  font: 700 1.05rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), --bc .2s, --fill .2s, color .2s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--primary { --fill: var(--accent); --bc: var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.btn--primary:hover { --fill: var(--accent-hover); --bc: var(--accent-text); }
.btn--ghost { --bc: var(--line-strong); --fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); color: var(--text); }
.btn--ghost:hover { --bc: var(--accent-text); color: var(--accent-text); }

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 50;
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, backdrop-filter .3s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 15, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.nav__inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 14px var(--gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.brand__mark {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px;
  --cut: 8px; --fill: var(--accent); --bc: var(--accent-text); color: var(--accent-ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.nav__links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.nav__links a {
  padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius); font: 600 1.02rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim);
  transition: color .2s, background .2s;
}
.nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a.is-active { color: var(--text); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.nav__links .nav__cta { --cut: 8px; --fill: var(--text); --bc: var(--text); color: var(--bg); margin-left: 8px; }
.nav__links .nav__cta:hover { --fill: var(--accent-hover); --bc: var(--accent-text); color: var(--accent-ink); }
.nav__toggle { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav__toggle {
    display: grid; gap: 6px; place-content: center;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); cursor: pointer;
  }
  .nav__toggle span { width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
  .nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child { transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg); }
  .nav__links {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: var(--gutter); right: var(--gutter);
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px;
    padding: 10px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(20, 27, 30, 0.97); border: 1px solid var(--line);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav__links a { padding: 12px 14px; }
  .nav__links .nav__cta { margin: 6px 0 0; text-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { position: relative; padding: 150px 0 60px; min-height: 92vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; isolation: isolate; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg img, .hero__bg video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.36; filter: saturate(1.1); transform: scale(1.05); }
.hero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 50% at 20% 30%, var(--accent-glow), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 15%, rgba(10,13,15,0.7) 55%, rgba(10,13,15,0.4)),
    linear-gradient(0deg, var(--bg) 2%, transparent 40%);
}
.eyebrow { --cut: 8px; --bc: var(--line-strong); --fill: rgba(10,13,15,0.6); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--text-dim); padding: 6px 16px; }
.dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--accent-text); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--accent-text); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(140,188,199,0.7); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(140,188,199,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(140,188,199,0); } }
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 6rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 26px 0 22px; }
.hero__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--accent-text); }
.hero__lede { max-width: 580px; font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin: 30px 0 34px; }
.socials { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 10px; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.socials a {
  --cut: 8px; --bc: var(--line-strong); --fill: rgba(10,13,15,0.6);
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; color: var(--text-dim);
  transition: color .2s, --bc .2s, transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.socials a:hover { color: var(--accent-text); --bc: var(--accent-text); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.socials svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; }

.stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); margin: 70px 0 0;
  --bc: var(--line-strong); --fill: rgba(20, 27, 30, 0.65); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.stat { padding: 24px 26px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); display: flex; flex-direction: column-reverse; gap: 4px; }
.stat:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.stat dd { margin: 0; font: 700 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem)/1 var(--font-display); }
.stat dt { color: var(--text-faint); font: 600 0.95rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
  .stat:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section { padding: clamp(80px, 11vw, 140px) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.section__head { margin-bottom: 48px; max-width: 760px; }
.section__head--sub { margin-top: 110px; }
.section__head--row { max-width: none; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; }
.section__intro { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 1.08rem; margin-top: 18px; }

/* ---------- Featured ---------- */
.feature {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px); align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 90px;
}
.feature--flip .feature__media { order: 2; }
.feature__media {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; background: var(--surface);
}
.feature__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.feature:hover .feature__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.feature h3 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); margin: 18px 0 10px; }
.feature .meta { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.feature p:not(.meta) { color: var(--text-dim); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature--flip .feature__media { order: 0; }
}

.badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.badge {
  --cut: 6px; --bc: var(--line-strong);
  display: inline-block; padding: 4px 10px;
  font: 600 0.8rem/1.3 var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim); white-space: nowrap;
}
.badge--accent { color: var(--accent-text); --bc: rgba(140,188,199,0.5); --fill: rgba(72,112,122,0.18); }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 340px), 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.card {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 18px;
  transition: --bc .25s, --fill .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.card__thumb { --cut: 10px; width: 96px; height: 96px; flex: none; object-fit: cover; }
.card__top { display: flex; flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: start; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.card h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent-text); }
.card .meta { font-size: 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p:not(.meta) { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--text-dim); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .card { flex-direction: column; }
  .card__thumb { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
}

/* ---------- Research ---------- */
.research { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.tile {
  --cut: 18px; overflow: hidden; transition: --bc .25s, --fill .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.tile img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.tile__body { padding: 26px; }
.tile h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 8px 0 12px; }
.tile p:not(.meta):not(.tools) { color: var(--text-dim); }
.tools { color: var(--accent-text); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .research { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Writing ---------- */
.post {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; align-items: stretch;
  --cut: 18px; overflow: hidden; transition: --bc .25s, --fill .25s;
}
.post img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.post__body { padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 44px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.post h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin: 10px 0 22px; }
.post__more { color: var(--accent-text); font-weight: 600; }
.post__more span { display: inline-block; transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.post:hover .post__more span { transform: translateX(5px); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr; gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items: start; }
.about .section__head { position: sticky; top: 110px; margin: 0; }
.about__text > p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 30px 0; }
.chips span { --cut: 6px; --fill: var(--surface-2); padding: 5px 13px; font: 600 0.98rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.favorites { --bc: var(--line-strong); --fill: transparent; padding: 20px 22px; }
.favorites .meta { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.favorites p:last-child { margin: 0; color: var(--text-dim); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about .section__head { position: static; }
}

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.job { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr; gap: 24px; padding: 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.job__when { font: 600 1rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent-text); padding-top: 4px; }
.job h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.job ul { margin: 14px 0 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--text-dim); }
.job li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.job li::marker { color: var(--text-faint); }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .job { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; } }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact { background: radial-gradient(60% 80% at 50% 0%, var(--accent-glow), transparent 70%), var(--bg-alt); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact__inner { max-width: 760px; text-align: center; }
.contact h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); margin-bottom: 44px; }
.form { text-align: left; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form label { display: grid; gap: 8px; font: 600 0.95rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); }
.form input, .form textarea {
  --cut: 10px; --bc: var(--line-strong);
  width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; color: var(--text);
  font: inherit; font-size: 1rem; resize: vertical; transition: --bc .2s;
}
.form input:focus, .form textarea:focus { outline: none; --bc: var(--accent-text); }
.form__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; align-items: center; margin-top: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { padding: 34px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text-faint); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer__inner { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.footer p { margin: 0; }
.footer__tag { font: 600 1rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- Case study pages ---------- */
.case-hero { padding: 130px 0 40px; position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.case-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(50% 60% at 15% 0%, var(--accent-glow), transparent 70%);
}
.back { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 34px; transition: color .2s; }
.back:hover { color: var(--accent-text); }
.case-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 14px 0 18px; }
.case-hero__lede { max-width: 760px; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.case-hero .badges { margin-top: 26px; }

.facts {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); margin: 44px 0 0;
}
.facts div { padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.facts div:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.facts dt { font: 600 0.82rem var(--font-label); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--text-faint); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.facts dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 500; }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .facts div:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
  .facts div:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
}

.media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--surface); }
.media img, .media video { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.embed { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
.embed iframe { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
.embed--tall { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 520px; }
.embed--steam { aspect-ratio: auto; height: 190px; background: transparent; border: 0; }

.case { padding: 40px 0 clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px); }
.prose { max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto; }
.prose > * + * { margin-top: 1.1em; }
.prose p, .prose li { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 1.05rem; }
.prose h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem); margin-top: 2.6em; scroll-margin-top: 100px; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-top: 2em; color: var(--text); }
.prose h4 { font: 600 0.95rem var(--font-label); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--accent-text); margin: 1.8em 0 0; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 20px; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--accent-text); }
.prose a:not(.btn) { color: var(--accent-text); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(72,112,122,0.55); }
.prose a:not(.btn):hover { border-color: var(--accent-text); }
.prose strong { color: var(--text); }
.prose code { font: 0.9em var(--font-mono); background: var(--surface-2); padding: 2px 6px; color: var(--text); }

.prose figure { margin: 2em 0; }
.prose figure.wide { margin-left: calc(50% - min(50vw - var(--gutter), 560px)); margin-right: calc(50% - min(50vw - var(--gutter), 560px)); }
.prose figcaption { margin-top: 10px; font: 500 0.95rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--text-faint); text-align: center; }
.figs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .figs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.gallery .media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
.gallery img { height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.gallery .media:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.quote {
  margin: 1.4em 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--surface);
  font: 500 1.15rem/1.5 var(--font-display); color: var(--text);
}
.callout {
  --bc: rgba(140,188,199,0.4); --fill: rgba(72,112,122,0.14);
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.callout p { color: var(--text); margin: 0; }
.metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.prose .metrics { padding: 0; }
.metrics li { --cut: 12px; margin: 0; padding: 18px; font-size: 0.92rem; }
.metrics li::marker { content: none; }
.metrics strong { display: block; font: 700 1.9rem/1.1 var(--font-display); color: var(--accent-text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.metrics strong { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.metrics--words strong { font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.25; }
.steps { counter-reset: step; list-style: none; padding: 0 !important; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.steps li { --cut: 10px; counter-increment: step; position: relative; padding: 14px 16px 14px 56px; margin: 0; }
.steps li::before { content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero); position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 14px; font: 600 1rem var(--font-label); color: var(--accent-text); }

.next { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 70px 0; }
.next__link {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center;
  --cut: 18px; padding: 18px; transition: --bc .25s, --fill .25s;
}
.next__link img { --cut: 12px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
.next__link h2 { margin: 8px 0 14px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .next__link { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Home: clickable titles */
.feature h3 a, .tile h3 a { transition: color .2s; }
.feature h3 a:hover, .tile h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent-text); }
.more { display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--accent-text); font-weight: 600; }
.more span { transition: transform .2s var(--ease); }
.more:hover span { transform: translateX(5px); }
.embed video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; background: #000; }

/* About: headshot */
.about__photo {
  --cut: 22px; --bc: rgba(140,188,199,0.45);
  --fill-img: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(72,112,122,0.55), rgba(72,112,122,0.16) 60%), linear-gradient(var(--surface-2), var(--surface-2));
  position: relative; width: min(260px, 70%); aspect-ratio: 1; margin-top: 34px; overflow: hidden;
}
.about__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%; transform: translateY(6%); }

/* ---------- Game UI layer ---------- */
/* Frame colors animate because they're registered as real colors */
@property --bc { syntax: "<color>"; inherits: false; initial-value: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
@property --fill { syntax: "<color>"; inherits: false; initial-value: #141b1e; }

/* Chamfered panel: two cut corners, with the border drawn as background strips so it follows the diagonals */
.btn, .brand__mark, .nav__links .nav__cta, .eyebrow, .socials a, .stats, .badge, .card, .tile, .post,
.chips span, .favorites, .form input, .form textarea, .facts, .callout, .metrics li, .steps li,
.next__link, .about__photo, .achievement, .achievement__icon {
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bc) 0 calc(var(--cut) * 0.7071 + 1px), transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(315deg, var(--bc) 0 calc(var(--cut) * 0.7071 + 1px), transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) top / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) bottom / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) left / 1px 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) right / 1px 100% no-repeat,
    var(--fill-img, linear-gradient(var(--fill), var(--fill)));
  clip-path: polygon(var(--cut) 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - var(--cut)), calc(100% - var(--cut)) 100%, 0 100%, 0 var(--cut));
}
.feature__media, .media, .embed, .card__thumb, .next__link img {
  clip-path: polygon(var(--cut) 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - var(--cut)), calc(100% - var(--cut)) 100%, 0 100%, 0 var(--cut));
}

/* Targeting brackets on media */
.feature__media::after, .media::after, .embed::after {
  --l: 22px; --t: 2px;
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 10px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--accent-text), var(--accent-text)) top right / var(--l) var(--t) no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--accent-text), var(--accent-text)) top right / var(--t) var(--l) no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--accent-text), var(--accent-text)) bottom left / var(--l) var(--t) no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--accent-text), var(--accent-text)) bottom left / var(--t) var(--l) no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: inset .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s;
}
.feature:hover .feature__media::after, .media:hover::after, .embed:hover::after { inset: 5px; opacity: 1; }

/* Selected-menu-item hover: frame lights up and an indicator bar slides in */
.card, .tile, .post, .next__link { position: relative; }
.card::after, .tile::after, .post::after, .next__link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: var(--cut); bottom: var(--cut); width: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-text); transform: scaleY(0); transition: transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover, .tile:hover, .post:hover, .next__link:hover,
.card:focus-within, .tile:focus-within, .post:focus-visible, .next__link:focus-visible {
  --bc: var(--accent-text); --fill: var(--surface-2);
}
.card:hover::after, .tile:hover::after, .post:hover::after, .next__link:hover::after,
.card:focus-within::after, .tile:focus-within::after { transform: scaleY(1); }

/* Label marker */
.kicker::before {
  content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin: 0 10px 2px 0;
  background: currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg); vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Hover preview clip on featured media */
.preview {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s; pointer-events: none;
}
.feature__media.is-previewing .preview { opacity: 1; }

/* Achievements */
.achievement {
  --cut: 12px; --bc: rgba(224, 164, 88, 0.5);
  --fill-img: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(224, 164, 88, 0.16), rgba(224, 164, 88, 0.03) 65%), linear-gradient(var(--surface), var(--surface));
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  max-width: 460px; margin: 22px 0 10px; padding: 14px 20px 14px 14px;
}
.achievement__icon {
  --cut: 8px; --fill: var(--gold); --bc: #f3c98f; --fill-img: initial; /* don't inherit the panel gradient */
  flex: none; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; color: var(--gold-ink);
}
.achievement__icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: currentColor; }
.achievement__text p { margin: 0; }
.prose .achievement__text p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.achievement__label { font: 600 0.82rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold) !important; }
.achievement__name { font: 700 1.1rem/1.25 var(--font-display); color: var(--text) !important; }
.achievement__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.achievement::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -60%; width: 45%; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 226, 180, 0.28), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
}
.reveal.is-visible .achievement::before, .achievement.reveal.is-visible::before { animation: shine 1.1s .35s var(--ease) 1 both; }
.achievement:hover::before { animation: shine 1.1s var(--ease) 1 both; }
@keyframes shine { from { left: -60%; } to { left: 130%; } }

/* ---------- Code blocks ---------- */
.code {
  --cut: 14px; --bc: var(--line-strong); --fill: #0d1215;
  border: 0; border-radius: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bc) 0 calc(var(--cut) * 0.7071 + 1px), transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(315deg, var(--bc) 0 calc(var(--cut) * 0.7071 + 1px), transparent 0),
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) top / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) bottom / 100% 1px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) left / 1px 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--bc), var(--bc)) right / 1px 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--fill), var(--fill));
  clip-path: polygon(var(--cut) 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - var(--cut)), calc(100% - var(--cut)) 100%, 0 100%, 0 var(--cut));
}
.code__bar {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 26px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}
.code__file { font: 600 0.98rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--text); }
.code__lang {
  font: 600 0.78rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-text); padding: 1px 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(140, 188, 199, 0.35);
}
.code__copy {
  margin-left: auto; padding: 4px 12px; cursor: pointer;
  font: 600 0.85rem var(--font-label); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim); background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.code__copy:hover, .code__copy.is-copied { color: var(--accent-text); border-color: var(--accent-text); }
.code pre {
  margin: 0; padding: 18px 22px 22px; overflow-x: auto; tab-size: 4;
  font: 0.86rem/1.6 var(--font-mono); font-variant-ligatures: none; color: #d5dae2;
}
.code code { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; padding: 0; white-space: pre; }
.prose .code code { background: none; padding: 0; }
/* Syntax colors drawn from the site palette */
.token.comment { color: var(--text-faint); font-style: italic; }
.token.keyword, .token.boolean, .token.null { color: #8cbcc7; }
.token.class-name, .token.attribute .class-name, .token.namespace { color: #e6c07b; }
.token.function { color: #a8d5c2; }
.token.string, .token.interpolation-string, .token.char { color: #e0a458; }
.token.interpolation .punctuation { color: #e0a458; }
.token.number { color: #f0a17a; }
.token.operator { color: #9aa4b2; }
.token.punctuation { color: #7d8796; }