/* ============ TOKENS ============ */
  :root{
    --pine:      #12231C;   /* hero / deep panels */
    --pine-2:    #1C332A;   /* secondary dark panel */
    --pine-line: rgba(207, 242, 222, 0.14);
    --moss:      #3F6250;   /* mid-green, links/accents on light */
    --mint:      #CFF2DE;   /* pastel mint accent */
    --mint-dim:  #A9DFC4;
    --olive:     #ABA25F;   /* olive/khaki secondary */
    --olive-dim: #8F8A54;
    --paper:     #F8F7F3;   /* warm cream */
    --paper-2:   #EEECE6;   /* deeper cream, cards */
    --ink:       #171E1A;   /* near-black text on light */
    --ink-soft:  rgba(23,30,26,0.62);
    --line:      rgba(23,30,26,0.14);

    --serif: 'Fraunces', serif;
    --sans:  'Instrument Sans', sans-serif;
    --mono:  'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

    --wrap: 1180px;
    --pad: clamp(24px, 5vw, 64px);
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:var(--sans);
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  a{color:inherit;}
  ::selection{background:var(--mint);color:var(--pine);}

  .eyebrow{
    font-family:var(--mono);
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }

  .wrap{max-width:var(--wrap); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--pad);}
  .section{padding:118px 0;}
  @media(max-width:720px){ .section{padding:76px 0;} }

  .bg-pine{background:var(--pine); color:var(--paper);}
  .bg-pine .ink-soft-inv{color:rgba(246,242,231,.72);}
  .bg-pine2{background:var(--pine-2); color:var(--paper);}
  .bg-paper{background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink);}
  .bg-paper2{background:var(--paper-2); color:var(--ink);}

  h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; margin:0; letter-spacing:-.01em;}

  /* ============ ORGANIC BLOB UTILITIES ============ */
  .blob{
    position:absolute;
    filter:blur(0px);
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:0;
  }
  .blob--mint{
    background:var(--mint);
    border-radius:44% 56% 62% 38% / 41% 46% 54% 59%;
  }
  .blob--olive{
    background:var(--olive);
    border-radius:58% 42% 39% 61% / 55% 42% 58% 45%;
  }
  .blob--pine{
    background:var(--pine-2);
    border-radius:50% 50% 38% 62% / 62% 44% 56% 38%;
  }

  /* ============ NAV ============ */
  .nav{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:rgba(18,35,28,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--pine-line);
  }
  .nav .wrap{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding-top:18px; padding-bottom:18px;
  }
  .mark{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-size:20px; color:var(--paper);
    text-decoration:none; font-style:italic; font-weight:500;
  }
  .mark-glyph{
    width:30px;height:30px; position:relative; flex:none;
  }
  .mark-glyph span{
    position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
  }
  .mark-glyph span:first-child{
    width:19px;height:19px; background:var(--mint); left:0; top:5px;
  }
  .mark-glyph span:last-child{
    width:15px;height:15px; background:var(--olive); right:0; bottom:3px;
    mix-blend-mode:screen;
  }
  .nav-links{display:flex; gap:34px; align-items:center; list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;}
  .nav-links a{
    color:rgba(246,242,231,.72);
    text-decoration:none;
    font-size:14px;
    letter-spacing:.01em;
    transition:color .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--mint);}
  .nav-cta{
    border:1px solid rgba(246,242,231,.35);
    padding:9px 18px;
    border-radius:100px;
    font-size:14px !important;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{border-color:var(--mint); background:rgba(207,242,222,.08);}
  .nav-burger{display:none;}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .nav-links{
      position:fixed; inset:64px 0 0 0; background:var(--pine);
      flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:36px var(--pad);
      gap:26px; font-size:19px; transform:translateY(-8px);
      opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    }
    .nav-links.is-open{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateY(0);}
    .nav-burger{
      display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none;
      cursor:pointer; padding:8px;
    }
    .nav-burger span{width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--paper); display:block;}
  }

  /* ============ HERO ============ */
  .hero{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    padding:96px 0 108px;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--pine-line);
  }
  .hero .blob--mint{ width:420px; height:420px; top:-140px; right:-90px; opacity:.9;}
  .hero .blob--olive{ width:260px; height:260px; bottom:-90px; left:-70px; opacity:.55;}
  .hero-grid{
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:40px; align-items:end;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow{color:var(--mint-dim); margin-bottom:26px;}
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 64px);
    line-height:1.12;
    max-width:15ch;
    color:var(--paper);
  }
  .hero h1 em{
    font-style:italic; color:var(--mint);
    font-weight:400;
  }
  .hero-sub{
    max-width:46ch;
    margin-top:26px;
    font-size:18px;
    color:rgba(246,242,231,.72);
  }
  .hero-actions{display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px; font-weight:500;
    padding:14px 26px; border-radius:100px;
    text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid transparent;
    transition:transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
  }
  .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn--solid{background:var(--mint); color:var(--pine);}
  .btn--solid:hover{background:var(--paper);}
  .btn--ghost{border-color:rgba(246,242,231,.35); color:var(--paper);}
  .btn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--mint); color:var(--mint);}
  .btn--dark{background:var(--pine); color:var(--paper);}
  .btn--dark:hover{background:var(--ink);}

  .hero-side{
    text-align:right; position:relative; z-index:1;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.5);
    line-height:1.9; letter-spacing:.02em;
  }
  .hero-side b{color:var(--paper); font-weight:500;}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .hero-side{text-align:left; margin-top:10px;}
  }

  /* ============ INTRO / PROFILE ============ */
  .intro-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.4fr; gap:64px;
  }
  .intro-label{position:sticky; top:110px; align-self:start;}
  .intro-quote{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-weight:400; font-style:italic;
    font-size:clamp(23px,2.7vw,32px);
    line-height:1.42;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .intro-quote b{font-style:normal; font-weight:500; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 62%, var(--mint) 62%);}
  .intro-para{margin-top:22px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.72; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:62ch; text-wrap:pretty;}
  .intro-quote + .intro-para{margin-top:26px; font-size:18px; color:var(--ink);}
  .stat-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px;
    margin-top:56px; padding-top:34px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .stat b{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:38px; display:block; font-weight:500;}
  .stat span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  @media(max-width:820px){
    .intro-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;}
    .intro-label{position:static;}
    .stat-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:18px;}
  }

  /* ============ WORK / CASE STUDIES ============ */
  .work-head{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end;
    gap:24px; margin-bottom:70px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .work-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px);}
  .work-head p{max-width:34ch; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:16px;}

  .case{
    position:relative;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:.42fr .58fr; gap:0;
    background:var(--tint, var(--paper));
    border:0;
    border-radius:26px;
    overflow:hidden;
    margin-bottom:34px;
  }
  .case--ocbc,.case--gonetzero,.case--stashaway{--tint:var(--paper);}
  .case-visual{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--tint, var(--pine-2));
    align-self:stretch; min-height:100%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
  }

  .case-visual .blob{width:70%; padding-bottom:70%; left:15%; top:15%; transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);}
  .case-visual--photo{background:var(--tint, var(--pine-2)); padding:0;}
  .case-visual--photo img{
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    width:100%; height:100%;
    object-fit:cover; object-position:center;
    display:block;
  }
  .case-mark{
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:500;
    font-size:15px; color:var(--paper);
    letter-spacing:.02em;
  }
  .case-body{padding:46px 48px; background:var(--tint, var(--paper)); align-self:center;}
  .case-num{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.06em;}
  .case-body h3{font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,30px); margin-top:10px;}
  .case-body .case-role{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--moss); margin-top:12px; display:block;}
  .case-body p.case-desc{margin-top:18px; color:var(--ink); font-size:14px; font-weight:600; max-width:48ch;}
  .case-points{list-style:none; margin:22px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:12px;}
  .case-points li{
    position:relative; padding-left:20px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .case-points li::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:8px;
    width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--olive);
  }
  .case-outcome{
    margin-top:24px; padding-top:20px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
    font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .case-outcome b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:500;}
  .case-links{margin-top:26px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .case-link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-size:14px; font-weight:500; text-decoration:none; color:var(--pine);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--olive); padding-bottom:2px;
    transition:border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  }
  .case-link:hover{color:var(--moss);}
  .case-link--ext{
    color:var(--ink-soft); border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.03em;
  }
  .case-link--ext:hover{color:var(--moss); border-bottom-color:var(--line);}
  @media(max-width:820px){
    .case, .case:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .case:nth-child(even) .case-visual{order:0;}
    .case-body{padding:30px 18px;}
    .case-visual{min-height:180px;}
  }

  /* ============ EXPERIENCE TIMELINE ============ */
  .timeline{margin-top:64px;}
  .trow{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:150px 1fr; gap:28px;
    padding:28px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--pine-line);
    align-items:baseline;
  }
  .trow:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pine-line);}
  .trow-date{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.5); letter-spacing:.03em;}
  .trow-role{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:20px; font-weight:500; color:var(--paper);}
  .trow-org{font-size:14px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.5); margin-top:4px;}
  .trow-tag{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--pine); background:var(--mint); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px;
    white-space:nowrap; height:fit-content;
  }
  @media(max-width:700px){
    .trow{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px;}
    .trow-tag{justify-self:start;}
  }

  /* ============ RECOGNITION ============ */
  .award-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;
    margin-top:56px;
  }
  .award{background:rgba(63,98,80,.09); border-radius:18px; padding:38px 32px;}
  .award-year{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--moss); letter-spacing:.05em;}
  .award h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:19px; margin-top:12px; font-weight:500;}
  .award ul{list-style:none; margin:16px 0 0; padding:0; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); display:grid; gap:6px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .award-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ============ SKILLS ============ */
  .skill-cols{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:40px; margin-top:56px;
  }
  .skill-col .eyebrow{color:var(--moss); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .skill-col ul{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:11px;}
  .skill-col li{font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:16px;}
  .skill-col li::before{content:"–"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--olive);}
  @media(max-width:900px){ .skill-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:36px;} }
  @media(max-width:520px){ .skill-cols{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  /* ============ CLOSING / CONTACT ============ */
  .closing{position:relative; overflow:hidden; text-align:center;}
  .closing .blob--mint{width:360px; height:360px; top:-160px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-70%); opacity:.85;}
  .closing .blob--olive{width:240px; height:240px; bottom:-120px; right:8%; opacity:.5;}
  .closing-inner{position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:620px; margin:0 auto;}
  .closing h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.4vw,52px); color:var(--paper); line-height:1.12;}
  .closing p{color:rgba(246,242,231,.72); margin-top:20px; font-size:16px;}
  .closing .btn-row{display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; margin-top:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .edu-row{
    margin-top:64px; padding-top:34px; border-top:1px solid var(--pine-line);
    display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:60px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    font-size:14px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.72);
  }
  .edu-row b{display:block; color:var(--paper); font-family:var(--serif); font-size:16px; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:4px;}

  footer{
    background:var(--pine); border-top:1px solid var(--pine-line);
    padding:30px 0; text-align:center;
  }
  footer p{margin:0; font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.5); font-family:var(--mono);}

  /* ============ CASE STUDY DETAIL PAGE ============ */
  .cs-breadcrumb{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.5);
    text-decoration:none; margin-bottom:34px;
  }
  .cs-breadcrumb:hover{color:var(--mint);}
  .cs-hero{padding:64px 0 84px;}
  .cs-hero--light{color:var(--ink);padding:56px 0 72px;}
  .cs-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:clamp(28px,4vw,64px);align-items:center;}
  .cs-hero--light h1{font-size:clamp(34px,4.2vw,54px);max-width:18ch;color:var(--ink);}
  .cs-hero--light .hero-sub{margin-top:22px;max-width:52ch;color:var(--ink);}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-index{color:var(--pine);}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-breadcrumb{color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-breadcrumb:hover{color:var(--pine);}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-meta-row{border-top-color:var(--line);gap:28px;}
  .cs-hero .cs-meta-row--full{grid-column:1/-1;display:grid;grid-auto-flow:column;grid-auto-columns:minmax(0,1fr);margin-top:0;}
  .cs-hero--light{padding-bottom:56px;}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-hero-grid{row-gap:0;}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-hero-grid>div:first-child{padding-bottom:40px;}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-hero-visual{align-self:end;}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-hero-visual img{object-position:bottom;}
  @media(max-width:700px){.cs-hero .cs-meta-row--full{grid-auto-flow:row;grid-template-columns:1fr}}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-meta-item span{color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .cs-hero--light .cs-meta-item b{color:var(--ink);}
  .cs-hero-visual img{width:100%;max-width:520px;margin-left:auto;display:block;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:contain;}
  @media(max-width:860px){.cs-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cs-hero-visual{order:-1}.cs-hero-visual img{max-width:340px;margin:0 auto}}
  .cs-meta-row{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:34px;
    margin-top:44px; padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--pine-line);
  }
  .cs-meta-item{font-size:14px;}
  .cs-meta-item span{
    display:block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(246,242,231,.5); margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .cs-meta-item b{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:500; font-size:17px; color:var(--paper);}

  .cs-kicker{display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; margin-bottom:22px;}
  .cs-kicker .cs-index{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--moss);}

  .cs-lede{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    font-size:clamp(20px,2.3vw,26px); line-height:1.5; max-width:52ch;
    margin-top:22px; color:var(--ink);
  }

  .cs-two-col{display:grid; grid-template-columns:.22fr .78fr; gap:56px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .cs-two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:22px;} }

  .pain-list{list-style:none; margin:28px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:18px;}
  .pain-list li{
    position:relative; padding:20px 22px 20px 52px;
    border-radius:16px; font-size:16px;
    background:rgba(63,98,80,.09);
  }
  .pain-list li::before{
    content:"×"; position:absolute; left:20px; top:18px;
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:20px; color:var(--olive-dim);
  }

  .method-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:36px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .method-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .method-grid--2col{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .method-grid--2col{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .method-card{
    background:rgba(63,98,80,.09); border-radius:18px;
    padding:28px 26px; transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  }
  .method-card .eyebrow{color:var(--moss); margin-bottom:12px;}
  .method-card p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:10px 0 0;}

  .method-grid--tinted .method-card{background:rgba(63,98,80,.09); border:none;}

  /* ============ EDITORIAL LIST (numbered rows, no fill boxes) ============ */
  .editorial-list{margin-top:40px;}
  .editorial-item{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:64px 1fr; gap:28px;
    padding:32px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .editorial-list .editorial-item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .editorial-num{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    font-size:26px; color:var(--olive-dim); line-height:1;
  }
  .editorial-body h4{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-size:19px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink);
    margin:0 0 10px;
  }
  .editorial-body p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:62ch; line-height:1.6;}
  .editorial-thumb{
    margin-top:18px; max-width:640px; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden; cursor:zoom-in;
  }
  .editorial-thumb img{width:100%; display:block;}
  .editorial-thumb-caption{
    margin-top:8px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:640px;
  }
  .editorial-thumb-pair{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px;
    margin-top:18px; max-width:760px;
  }
  @media(max-width:640px){ .editorial-thumb-pair{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  @media(max-width:640px){
    .editorial-item{grid-template-columns:40px 1fr; gap:16px; padding:24px 0;}
    .editorial-num{font-size:20px;}
  }

  /* numberless variant — single column, no number gutter */
  .editorial-item--nonum{grid-template-columns:1fr;}

  /* nested sub-items (e.g. 02.1, 02.2) — smaller number, indented, no top border of their own */
  .editorial-item--sub{
    padding-top:22px; padding-bottom:22px; border-top:none;
    padding-left:32px;
  }
  .editorial-item--sub .editorial-num{font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:normal; font-family:var(--mono);}
  .editorial-item--sub .editorial-body h4{font-size:16px;}
  @media(max-width:640px){ .editorial-item--sub{padding-left:20px;} }

  /* facet list — left border accent, stacked (for parallel facets of one item) */
  .facet-line-list{margin-top:28px; display:grid; gap:26px;}
  .facet-line{border-left:3px solid var(--moss); padding-left:24px;}
  .facet-line h5{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:18px; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 8px;}
  .facet-line p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6; margin:0;}

  /* image frame — white card housing real screenshots, large and prominent */
  .image-frame{
    background:#fff; border-radius:24px; padding:32px;
    margin-top:28px;
  }
  .image-frame img{width:100%; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:zoom-in;}
  .image-frame-pair{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px;}
  @media(max-width:640px){ .image-frame-pair{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .image-frame-caption{
    margin-top:18px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.6;
  }
  @media(max-width:640px){ .image-frame{padding:18px; border-radius:18px;} }

  /* tick grid — non-sequential result callouts (dark bg) */
  .tick-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:40px; margin-top:40px;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .tick-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px;} }
  .tick-item .tick-mark{width:26px; height:2px; background:var(--mint-dim); margin-bottom:20px;}
  .tick-item h4{font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:600; font-size:18px; color:var(--paper); margin:0 0 10px;}
  .tick-item p{font-size:14px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.72); line-height:1.6; margin:0;}

  /* vertical stack of method-cards with consistent spacing (no inline margins needed) */
  .method-stack{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; margin-top:32px;}

  /* wireframe schematic blocks */
  .wireframe-note{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft);
    margin:14px 0 34px; letter-spacing:.02em;
  }
  .wireframe-board{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;
  }
  @media(max-width:820px){ .wireframe-board{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .wf-frame{
    background:var(--paper-2); border-radius:14px;
    padding:16px; min-height:230px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;
  }
  .wf-frame span.wf-label{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em;
    color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .wf-bar{background:rgba(23,30,26,.12); border-radius:5px; height:9px;}
  .wf-bar.w-60{width:60%;} .wf-bar.w-80{width:80%;} .wf-bar.w-40{width:40%;} .wf-bar.w-100{width:100%;}
  .wf-block{background:rgba(23,30,26,.07); border-radius:8px; flex:1;}
  .wf-block.accent{background:var(--mint);}
  .wf-row{display:flex; gap:8px;}
  .wf-pill{background:rgba(23,30,26,.09); border-radius:100px; height:16px; flex:1;}

  /* iteration steps */
  .iteration-track{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:0; margin-top:44px; position:relative;}
  @media(max-width:820px){ .iteration-track{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px;} }
  .iteration-step{position:relative; padding:0 26px 0 0;}
  .iteration-step:not(:last-child)::after{
    content:"→"; position:absolute; right:-6px; top:6px;
    font-family:var(--mono); color:var(--olive-dim); font-size:13px;
  }
  @media(max-width:820px){ .iteration-step:not(:last-child)::after{content:"↓"; right:auto; left:0; top:auto; bottom:-24px;} }
  .iteration-tag{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--pine); background:var(--mint); display:inline-block;
    padding:5px 12px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .iteration-step h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:18px; font-weight:500; margin-top:16px;}
  .iteration-step p{font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:10px;}

  /* challenge / solution pairs */
  .challenge-list{display:grid; gap:20px; margin-top:40px;}
  .challenge-pair{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:2px;
    border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  }
  @media(max-width:760px){ .challenge-pair{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .challenge-pair > div{padding:26px 28px;}
  .cp-problem{background:rgba(63,98,80,.09);}
  .cp-solution{background:rgba(63,98,80,.05);}
  .cp-label{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em;
  }
  .cp-problem .cp-label{color:var(--olive-dim);}
  .cp-solution .cp-label{color:var(--moss);}
  .challenge-pair p{margin:10px 0 0; font-size:14px; line-height:1.55;}

  /* feedback quotes */
  .feedback-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:22px; margin-top:40px;}
  @media(max-width:760px){ .feedback-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .feedback-card{
    background:var(--pine-2); border-radius:18px; padding:30px 28px;
    position:relative;
  }
  .feedback-card::before{
    content:"“"; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:46px;
    color:var(--mint-dim); line-height:1; display:block; margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .feedback-card p{color:var(--paper); font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;}
  .feedback-card span{
    display:block; margin-top:16px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px;
    color:rgba(246,242,231,.5); letter-spacing:.02em;
  }

  /* impact stats */
  .impact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:44px;}
  @media(max-width:760px){ .impact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .impact-card{background:rgba(63,98,80,.09); border-radius:18px; padding:36px 30px;}
  .impact-card b{display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:34px; font-weight:500; line-height:1.1;}
  .impact-card p{margin:10px 0 0; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* lessons learned */
  .lessons-list{list-style:none; margin:40px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:22px;}
  .lessons-list li{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px 1fr; gap:20px; align-items:start;
    padding-bottom:22px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--pine-line);
  }
  .lessons-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0;}
  .lessons-num{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:26px; color:var(--mint-dim);
  }
  .lessons-list p{margin:0; font-size:16px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.72); line-height:1.6;}

  /* case-to-case footer nav */
  .cs-footer-nav{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    padding:30px 0; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px;
  }
  .cs-footer-nav a{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; text-decoration:none; color:rgba(246,242,231,.72);
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  }
  .cs-footer-nav a:hover{color:var(--mint);}

  /* reveal on scroll */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;}
  .reveal.is-visible{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  /* headings get their own quieter fade, independent of surrounding block */
  .fade-heading{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(9px);
    transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16,.8,.24,1);
  }
  .fade-heading.is-visible{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    .reveal, .fade-heading{opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none;}
    .btn, .case{transition:none;}
  }

  :focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--mint); outline-offset:3px;}

  /* ============ CHAPTER DIVIDER (multi-project case pages) ============ */
  .chapter-divider{
    position:relative;
    background:var(--pine);
    padding:96px 0 84px;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .chapter-divider .blob{opacity:.5;}
  .chapter-divider .blob--olive{width:280px; height:280px; top:-110px; right:6%;}
  .chapter-divider .blob--mint{width:220px; height:220px; bottom:-100px; left:4%; opacity:.35;}
  .chapter-divider .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .chapter-tag{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--mint-dim); display:block; margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .chapter-num{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-weight:400;
    font-size:15px; color:rgba(246,242,231,.5); display:block; margin-bottom:10px;
  }
  .chapter-divider h2{
    color:var(--paper); font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px); max-width:18ch; line-height:1.1;
  }
  .chapter-divider p.chapter-sub{
    margin-top:18px; max-width:52ch; color:rgba(246,242,231,.72); font-size:16px;
  }
  .chapter-meta-row{
    display:flex; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:32px; padding-top:26px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--pine-line);
  }
  .chapter-meta-row .cs-meta-item span{color:rgba(246,242,231,.5);}
  .chapter-meta-row .cs-meta-item b{color:var(--paper);}

  .chapter-status{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:7px 14px; border-radius:100px; margin-top:26px;
  }
  .chapter-status--shipped{background:var(--mint); color:var(--pine);}
  .chapter-status--paused{background:rgba(246,242,231,.12); color:var(--paper); border:1px solid rgba(246,242,231,.28);}

  .chapter-end{
    margin-top:56px; padding-top:30px; border-top:1px dashed var(--line);
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px;
  }
  .chapter-end span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;}

  /* ============ WORK CATEGORY TABS ============ */
  .work-tabs{
    display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:56px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .work-tab{
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
    background:transparent; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ink-soft);
    padding:12px 22px; border-radius:100px; cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .work-tab:hover{border-color:var(--olive); color:var(--ink);}
  .work-tab.is-active{background:var(--pine); color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--pine);}

  .work-panel{display:none;}
  .work-panel.is-active{display:block;}

  .campaigns-note{
    max-width:64ch; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink-soft);
    padding-bottom:36px; margin-bottom:36px; border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);
  }
  .campaign-list{display:grid; gap:20px;}
  .campaign-card{background:rgba(63,98,80,.09); border-radius:18px; padding:32px 36px;}
  .campaign-head{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .campaign-head h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:20px; font-weight:500;}
  .campaign-dates{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.03em; white-space:nowrap;}
  .campaign-org{
    display:block; margin-top:6px; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px;
    color:var(--moss); letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .campaign-card p{margin-top:14px; font-size:14px; color:var(--ink); max-width:64ch;}
  .campaign-clients{
    margin-top:16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  @media(max-width:640px){ .campaign-card{padding:26px 22px;} }

  /* ============ ADDENDUM (condensed secondary project within a case study) ============ */
  .addendum-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; align-items:start;
  }
  @media(max-width:820px){ .addendum-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }

  .addendum{
    border-top:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:36px 0 0;
  }
  .addendum-status{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:6px 13px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:18px;
    background:rgba(23,30,26,.08); color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .addendum h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:24px; font-weight:500; max-width:26ch;}
  .addendum p.addendum-body{margin-top:16px; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:66ch; line-height:1.65;}
  .addendum-stats{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px;
    margin-top:30px; padding-top:26px;
  }
  .addendum-stats > div{display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;}
  .addendum-stats b{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:18px; font-weight:500; white-space:nowrap;}
  .addendum-stats span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; text-align:right;}
  @media(max-width:700px){
    .addendum{padding:26px 0 0;}
  }

  /* ============ IMAGE LIGHTBOX ============ */
  .artifact-item img{cursor:zoom-in;}
  .lightbox-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300;
    background:rgba(18,35,28,.94);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:56px;
    opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .lightbox-overlay.is-open{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}
  .lightbox-overlay img{
    max-width:100%; max-height:100%;
    border-radius:10px;
    cursor:zoom-out;
  }
  .lightbox-close{
    position:absolute; top:28px; right:32px;
    width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(246,242,231,.1); border:1px solid rgba(246,242,231,.3);
    color:var(--paper); font-size:20px; line-height:1;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .lightbox-close:hover{background:rgba(246,242,231,.18);}
  @media(max-width:700px){ .lightbox-overlay{padding:20px;} }

  /* ============ REAL WORK ARTIFACTS (image galleries) ============ */
  .artifact-gallery{display:grid; gap:22px; margin-top:8px;}
  .artifact-gallery--pair{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  @media(max-width:760px){ .artifact-gallery--pair{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .artifact-item{border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;}
  .artifact-item img{display:block; width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:14px;}
  .artifact-caption{
    padding:14px 2px 0;
    font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; line-height:1.6; color:var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .artifact-caption b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:500; font-family:var(--sans);}

  .cs-two-col .method-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));}

  .cs-body{font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .pain-list li b{font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);}

  .image-frame video{display:block; width:100%; border-radius:12px;}

  .media-placeholder{margin-top:28px; border:1px dashed rgba(63,98,80,.35); border-radius:24px; background:rgba(63,98,80,.05); min-height:260px; display:grid; place-items:center; padding:32px;}
  .media-placeholder span{font-family:var(--mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  .hmw{margin-top:26px; padding:26px 30px; border-left:2px solid var(--moss); background:rgba(63,98,80,.06); border-radius:0 14px 14px 0; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,23px); line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink); max-width:62ch; text-wrap:pretty;}

  #impact .tick-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .tick-item .image-frame{margin-top:22px; padding:20px; border-radius:16px;}

  .tick-figure{display:block; font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(38px,4.4vw,54px); line-height:1; color:var(--mint); margin-bottom:14px;}

  .case-points li b{font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);}