/* === STYLE.CSS — Louis Niango Portfolio === */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;1,300;1,400&family=DM+Mono:wght@300;400;500&family=Cabinet+Grotesk:wght@400;500;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --bg: #f4f1eb;
  --surface: #ffffff;
  --surface2: #edeae3;
  --text: #0d0d0f;
  --muted: #6e6b63;
  --accent: #c8a96a;
  --accent2: #4a6cf7;
  --border: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --radius: 1.25rem;
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  --font-body: 'Cabinet Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'DM Mono', monospace;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg: #0d0d0f;
  --surface: #16161a;
  --surface2: #1f1f24;
  --text: #ededee;
  --muted: #8a8a9a;
  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: background .4s, color .4s;
  cursor: none;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }

/* ── CURSOR ── */
.cursor {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; top: -20px; left: -20px;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: transform .1s, opacity .3s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.cursor.active { opacity: 1; }
.cursor-trail {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; top: -20px; left: -20px;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.cursor-trail.active { opacity: .5; }

/* ── NAVBAR ── */
#navbar {
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0;
  z-index: 500; padding: .85rem 0;
  transition: background .4s, box-shadow .4s;
}
#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(244,241,235,.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
}
[data-theme="dark"] #navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(13,13,15,.88); }

.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: auto;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3rem;
}
.logo { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; flex-shrink:0; }
.logo-dot { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; flex:1; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
  transition: color .25s; position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-3px; left:0;
  width:0; height:1px; background: var(--accent); transition: width .3s;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--text); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { width:100%; }
.nav-right { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; margin-left:auto; }
.theme-toggle {
  background:none; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:50%;
  width:36px; height:36px; cursor:none; display:flex;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--text); transition: border-color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.theme-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: rotate(20deg); }
.nav-cta {
  font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:.5rem 1.2rem;
  border:1.5px solid var(--text); border-radius:999px;
  transition:all .3s; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.4rem;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background:var(--text); color:var(--bg); }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
  min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding: 6rem 2.5rem 4rem;
}
.hero-bg-grid {
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px; opacity:.6;
}
.hero-orb { position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(80px); opacity:.18; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-orb-1 { width:500px; height:500px; background:var(--accent); top:-120px; right:-100px; }
.hero-orb-2 { width:400px; height:400px; background:var(--accent2); bottom:-100px; left:-80px; }
.hero-inner { max-width:900px; width:100%; position:relative; z-index:2; }
.hero-label {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:2rem;
  padding:.4rem 1rem; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:999px; background:var(--surface);
}
.label-dot { width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:#22c55e; animation:pulse-green 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse-green { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.3} }
.hero-name { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2.5rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.avatar { width:110px; height:110px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; border:3px solid var(--accent); flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .4s; }
.avatar:hover { transform:scale(1.06); }
.hero-name h1 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(3.5rem,8vw,6.5rem); font-weight:300; line-height:1; }
.hero-name h1 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--accent); }
.hero-sub { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1rem; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:2rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.3rem; }
.cursor-blink { color:var(--accent); animation:blink 1s step-end infinite; }
@keyframes blink { 50%{opacity:0} }
.hero-contacts { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.75rem; margin-bottom:2.5rem; }
.contact-chip {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  font-size:.82rem; font-family:var(--font-mono);
  padding:.4rem 1rem; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--surface); color:var(--muted); transition:all .3s;
}
.contact-chip:hover { border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--text); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.hero-actions { display:flex; gap:1rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.btn-primary {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  background:var(--text); color:var(--bg);
  padding:.85rem 2rem; border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; letter-spacing:.04em;
  transition:all .3s; border:none; cursor:none;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background:var(--accent); color:#fff; transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(200,169,106,.35); }
.btn-ghost {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; color:var(--text);
  padding:.85rem 2rem; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border); transition:all .3s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color:var(--text); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.scroll-hint {
  position:absolute; bottom:2.5rem; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.6rem;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted);
}
.scroll-line { width:1px; height:50px; background:linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--muted), transparent); animation:scroll-line 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes scroll-line { 0%{height:10px;opacity:1} 100%{height:50px;opacity:0} }
.reveal-up { opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); animation:reveal .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards; }
@keyframes reveal { to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }

/* ── SECTIONS ── */
.section { padding: 7rem 2.5rem; }
.section-dark { background: var(--surface2); }
.section-inner { max-width:1280px; margin:auto; }
.section-header { display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:1.5rem; margin-bottom:4rem; }
.section-number { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; color:var(--accent); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.section-title { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.5rem); font-weight:300; letter-spacing:-.01em; }

/* ── ABOUT ── */
.about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 380px; gap:5rem; align-items:start; }
.about-text p { margin-bottom:1.2rem; color:var(--muted); font-size:1.05rem; }
.about-text p:first-child { color:var(--text); }
.about-text strong { color:var(--text); font-weight:700; }
.about-text em { color:var(--accent); font-style:italic; }
.about-lead { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem !important; font-style:italic; color:var(--text) !important; line-height:1.4; margin-bottom:2rem !important; }
.about-stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1rem; }
.stat-card {
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.8rem 1.4rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.5rem; transition:all .3s;
}
.stat-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.stat-num { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.4rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent); line-height:1; }
.stat-label { font-size:.78rem; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:.04em; line-height:1.4; }

/* ── RESEARCH ── */
.research-intro { font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--muted); max-width:640px; margin-bottom:3rem; line-height:1.7; }
.research-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap:1.5rem; }
.research-card {
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:2rem; transition:all .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.research-card::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200,169,106,.06), transparent);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
}
.research-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:var(--accent); }
.research-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.research-icon { font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:1rem; }
.research-card h4 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.6rem; line-height:1.3; }
.research-card p { font-size:.88rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; }

/* ── PROJECTS ── */
.filters { display:flex; gap:.75rem; margin-bottom:3rem; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.filter-btn {
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:.55rem 1.4rem; border-radius:999px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border); background:transparent; color:var(--muted);
  cursor:none; transition:all .3s;
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active { background:var(--text); color:var(--bg); border-color:var(--text); }
#projects-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px,1fr)); gap:1.5rem; }
.project-card {
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  cursor:none; transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); overflow:hidden; position:relative;
}
.project-card::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border:2px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius:var(--radius); opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
}
.project-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.project-card:hover::after { opacity:1; }
.project-card-inner { padding:2rem; height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.75rem; }
.project-tag { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); }
.project-card h4 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:600; line-height:1.2; }
.project-card p { font-size:.9rem; color:var(--muted); flex:1; line-height:1.6; }
.project-footer { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-top:.5rem; }
.tech-pills { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.4rem; }
.tech-pills span { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; padding:.25rem .65rem; border-radius:999px; background:var(--surface2); color:var(--muted); border:1px solid var(--border); }
.project-arrow { font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--muted); transition:all .3s; }
.project-card:hover .project-arrow { color:var(--accent); transform:translateX(4px) translateY(-4px); }

/* ── TIMELINE ── */
.timeline { position:relative; max-width:900px; }
.timeline-item { display:grid; grid-template-columns:160px 24px 1fr; gap:0 2rem; align-items:start; margin-bottom:3.5rem; }
.tl-left { text-align:right; padding-top:.5rem; }
.tl-date { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; color:var(--accent); letter-spacing:.05em; }
.tl-dot { width:14px; height:14px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg); border:2.5px solid var(--accent); margin-top:.55rem; position:relative; z-index:2; flex-shrink:0; }
.timeline-item:not(:last-child) .tl-dot::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:14px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:1px; height:calc(100% + 3.5rem - 14px); background:var(--border);
}
.tl-right { padding-bottom:1rem; }
.tl-card { background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:1.8rem 2rem; transition:all .3s; }
.tl-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateX(6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.tl-company { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:.3rem; }
.tl-role { font-size:.85rem; color:var(--accent); font-family:var(--font-mono); margin-bottom:1rem; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.tl-card ul { padding-left:1.2rem; list-style:disc; }
.tl-card li { font-size:.9rem; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:.4rem; }
.tl-card strong { color:var(--text); }
.tl-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.4rem; margin-top:1.2rem; }
.tl-tags span { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; padding:.25rem .7rem; border-radius:999px; background:var(--surface2); color:var(--muted); border:1px solid var(--border); }

/* ── STACK ROW ── */
.stack-row {
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem;
  margin-bottom:3rem; padding:2rem;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.stack-item {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;
  padding:.75rem 1.1rem; border-radius:.75rem; border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:var(--surface2); transition:all .3s; min-width:70px;
}
.stack-item:hover { border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.stack-item i { font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--accent); }
.stack-item span { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; color:var(--muted); text-align:center; }

/* ── SKILLS ── */
.skills-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:1.5rem; }
.skill-block { background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:2rem; transition:all .3s; }
.skill-block:hover { border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.skill-icon { font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--accent); margin-bottom:1rem; }
.skill-block h5 { font-weight:700; margin-bottom:1.2rem; font-size:.95rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; }
.skill-bars { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.75rem; }
.skill-bar-row { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1rem; }
.skill-bar-row span { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.75rem; width:60px; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--muted); }
.bar { flex:1; height:3px; background:var(--border); border-radius:999px; overflow:hidden; }
.bar-fill { height:100%; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2)); border-radius:999px; transition:width 1.2s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.skill-pills { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; }
.skill-pills span { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; padding:.3rem .8rem; border-radius:999px; background:var(--surface2); color:var(--muted); border:1px solid var(--border); transition:all .2s; }
.skill-pills span:hover { border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--text); }

/* ── CERTIFICATIONS ── */
.cert-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; max-width:720px; }
.cert-card {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:1.5rem;
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.4rem 1.8rem; cursor:none; transition:all .3s;
}
.cert-card:hover { border-color:var(--accent); transform:translateX(8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.cert-logo {
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:.75rem; display:flex;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.75rem; font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.cert-ibm { background:#dbeafe; color:#1d4ed8; }
.cert-google { background:#dcfce7; color:#16a34a; }
.cert-cg { background:#fef3c7; color:#b45309; }
.cert-dl { background:#fce7f3; color:#be185d; }
.cert-info { flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.2rem; }
.cert-title { font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem; }
.cert-issuer { font-size:.8rem; color:var(--muted); font-family:var(--font-mono); }
.cert-arrow { font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--muted); transition:all .3s; }
.cert-card:hover .cert-arrow { color:var(--accent); transform:translateX(4px) translateY(-4px); }

/* ── CONTACT ── */
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr; gap:5rem; align-items:start; }
.contact-lead { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; font-style:italic; line-height:1.5; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.contact-links { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.9rem; }
.contact-links a { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.75rem; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--muted); font-family:var(--font-mono); transition:all .3s; }
.contact-links a:hover { color:var(--text); transform:translateX(6px); }
.contact-links a i { color:var(--accent); }
#contact-form { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1.2rem; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:1.2rem; }
.form-group { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.4rem; }
.form-group label { font-size:.78rem; font-family:var(--font-mono); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--muted); }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
  background:var(--surface); border:1.5px solid var(--border); color:var(--text);
  padding:.85rem 1rem; border-radius:.75rem; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.92rem;
  transition:all .3s; width:100%; resize:vertical;
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { outline:none; border-color:var(--accent); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,169,106,.12); }
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color:var(--muted); }
.form-submit { align-self:flex-start; border-radius:999px; cursor:none; }
#form-status { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; text-align:center; }

/* ── BACK TO TOP ── */
#topBtn {
  position:fixed; bottom:2rem; right:2rem; display:none;
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--text); color:var(--bg);
  border:none; font-size:1.1rem; cursor:none;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); transition:all .3s; z-index:400;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
#topBtn:hover { background:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-4px); }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer { padding:3rem 2.5rem; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-inner { max-width:1280px; margin:auto; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
.footer-logo { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:600; }
.footer-logo span { color:var(--accent); }
footer p { font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); }
.footer-links { display:flex; gap:1.2rem; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--muted); }
.footer-links a:hover { color:var(--accent); }

/* ── MODAL ── */
.modal {
  display:none; position:fixed; inset:0;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.75); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  z-index:900; justify-content:center; align-items:center; padding:2rem;
}
.modal-content {
  background:var(--surface); border-radius:1.5rem;
  max-width:680px; width:100%; max-height:90vh; overflow-y:auto;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  animation:modal-in .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); position:relative;
}
@keyframes modal-in { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px) scale(.96)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)} }
.modal-close {
  position:absolute; top:1.2rem; right:1.2rem;
  background:var(--surface2); border:none; width:36px; height:36px;
  border-radius:50%; cursor:none; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--muted);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:all .2s; z-index:10;
}
.modal-close:hover { background:var(--accent); color:#fff; }
.modal-body { padding:2.5rem; }
.modal-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.4rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.modal-tags span { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; padding:.25rem .75rem; border-radius:999px; background:var(--surface2); color:var(--accent); border:1px solid rgba(200,169,106,.2); }
.modal-body h3 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2rem; font-weight:400; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.modal-body p { color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:1.2rem; font-size:.95rem; }
.modal-tech-row { display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:.5rem; font-size:.85rem; margin-top:1rem; }
.modal-tech-label { font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; color:var(--accent); flex-shrink:0; }
#modal-tech { color:var(--muted); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.8rem; }
#modal-link a { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; margin-top:1.5rem; padding:.7rem 1.5rem; background:var(--text); color:var(--bg); border-radius:999px; font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem; transition:all .3s; }
#modal-link a:hover { background:var(--accent); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.modal-video { width:100%; border-radius:1rem 1rem 0 0; display:none; }
#modal-img-container img { width:100%; border-radius:1rem 1rem 0 0; object-fit:cover; max-height:320px; }
#modal-img-container iframe { width:100%; height:450px; border:none; border-radius:1rem 1rem 0 0; }
.metrics-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(110px,1fr)); gap:1rem; margin:1.2rem 0; }
.metric-item { text-align:center; padding:1rem; background:var(--surface2); border-radius:1rem; }
.metric-val { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--accent); display:block; }
.metric-key { font-size:.75rem; color:var(--muted); text-transform:capitalize; font-family:var(--font-mono); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .about-stats { max-width:400px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns:120px 24px 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .nav-links { display:none; }
  .nav-inner { padding:0 1.5rem; gap:1rem; }
  .hero-name { flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:1.5rem; }
  .hero-name h1 { font-size:clamp(3rem,12vw,5rem); }
  #projects-list { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .research-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .section { padding:5rem 1.5rem; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns:1px 1fr; gap:0 1.5rem; }
  .tl-left { display:none; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-inner { flex-direction:column; gap:1rem; text-align:center; }
  body { cursor:auto; }
  .cursor, .cursor-trail { display:none; }
}


/* ── BLOG ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.2em 0.65em;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
}

.blog-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-footer {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.blog-read {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}