/* ---------- VANTA HERO ---------- */
 #vanta-hero {
     width: 100%;
     height: 60vh;
     min-height: 420px;
     position: relative;
     overflow: hidden;
     background: #0b0c14;
}
 #vanta-hero canvas {
     position: absolute;
     top: 0;
     left: 0;
}
 .vanta-hero__content {
     position: relative;
     z-index: 2;
     height: 100%;
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
}
 .vanta-hero__box {
     max-width: 760px;
     color: #fff;
}
 .vanta-hero__box h1 {
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 56px;
     line-height: 1.1;
     margin-bottom: 12px;
}
 .vanta-hero__box p {
     font-family: "Josefin Sans", sans-serif;
     font-size: 18px;
     opacity: 0.9;
     margin-bottom: 22px;
}
 .vanta-hero__btns a {
     display: inline-block;
     padding: 12px 22px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
     color: #fff;
     margin-right: 10px;
     text-decoration: none;
     border-radius: 10px;
}
 .vanta-hero__btns a:hover {
     border-color: #fff;
}
 @media (max-width: 768px) {
     #vanta-hero {
         height: 55vh;
         min-height: 360px;
    }
     .vanta-hero__box h1 {
         font-size: 38px;
    }
}
/* ---------- CARD GRID BACKGROUND (like screenshot) ---------- */
 .cards-wrap {
     padding: 60px 0;
     background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .20), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34, 197, 94, .12), transparent 60%), #0b0c14;
}
/* ---------- NEW PROJECT CARD STYLE ---------- */
 .project-card {
     background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
     border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
     border-radius: 18px;
     overflow: hidden;
     box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
     backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
     -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
     transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
     height: 100%;
}
 .project-card:hover {
     transform: translateY(-6px);
     border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
     background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
}
 .project-thumb {
     position: relative;
     border-radius: 14px;
     margin: 18px;
     height: 175px;
     overflow: hidden;
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, .25), rgba(236, 72, 153, .18));
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
     justify-content: center;
}
 .project-thumb img {
     width: 100%;
     height: 100%;
     object-fit: cover;
     transform: scale(1.02);
}
 .project-like {
     position: absolute;
     top: 12px;
     right: 12px;
     display: inline-flex;
     align-items: center;
     gap: 6px;
     padding: 6px 10px;
     border-radius: 999px;
     background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
     color: #111827;
     font-size: 12px;
     font-weight: 600;
}
 .project-like i {
     color: #ef4444;
}
 .project-body {
     padding: 0 18px 16px 18px;
}
 .project-title {
     color: #e5e7eb;
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 16px;
     margin: 2px 0 12px 0;
}
 .project-meta {
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
     justify-content: space-between;
     gap: 12px;
     margin-bottom: 14px;
     color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .75);
     font-size: 12px;
}
 .project-creator {
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
     gap: 10px;
     min-width: 0;
}
 .project-creator img {
     width: 26px;
     height: 26px;
     border-radius: 999px;
     object-fit: cover;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
}
 .project-creator .name {
     white-space: nowrap;
     overflow: hidden;
     text-overflow: ellipsis;
     max-width: 140px;
     color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .9);
}
 .project-price {
     text-align: right;
     white-space: nowrap;
}
 .project-price .value {
     color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .9);
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 12px;
}
 .project-price .label {
     display: block;
     font-size: 11px;
     opacity: .7;
     margin-top: 2px;
}
 .project-actions {
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
     gap: 12px;
     padding: 0 18px 18px 18px;
}
 .btn-primary-pill {
     border: 0;
     background: #4f46e5;
     color: #fff;
     padding: 10px 14px;
     border-radius: 10px;
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 13px;
     min-width: 112px;
     transition: filter .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
 .btn-primary-pill:hover {
     filter: brightness(1.08);
     transform: translateY(-1px);
}
 .btn-ghost {
     display: inline-flex;
     align-items: center;
     gap: 8px;
     padding: 10px 12px;
     border-radius: 10px;
     color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .85);
     text-decoration: none;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
     background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
     font-size: 13px;
     font-weight: 600;
}
 .btn-ghost:hover {
     color: #fff;
     border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
     background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
     text-decoration: none;
}
/* Make original portfolio filter text readable on dark bg */
 .portfolio__filter li {
     color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}
 .portfolio__filter li.active {
     color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* ---------- VANTA HERO (FULL FIRST SCREEN) ---------- */
/* adjust this if your header height is different */
 :root {
     --header-height: 90px;
}
/* make sure the header sits on top */
 .header {
     position: sticky;
    /* or fixed if you prefer */
     top: 0;
     z-index: 9999;
     background: transparent;
    /* keep it over the globe */
}
/* full “first page” (viewport) minus header */
 #vanta-hero {
     width: 100%;
     height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
     min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
     position: relative;
     overflow: hidden;
     background: #0b0c14;
}
 #vanta-hero canvas {
     position: absolute;
     inset: 0;
}
/* keep your text centered vertically */
 .vanta-hero__content {
     position: relative;
     z-index: 2;
     height: 100%;
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
}
/* optional: if you want text slightly higher */
 .vanta-hero__box {
     padding-top: 10px;
}
/* responsive tweak (header sometimes taller on mobile) */
 @media (max-width: 768px) {
     :root {
         --header-height: 70px;
    }
     .vanta-hero__box h1 {
         font-size: 38px;
    }
}
/* make links/icons white */
 .header__nav__menu ul li a, .header__nav__social a i, .header__logo a {
     color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* dropdown background + text */
 .header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown {
     background: rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.95) !important;
}
 .header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown li a {
     color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* mobile menu icon bars (if any) */
 .slicknav_btn, .slicknav_menu .slicknav_icon-bar {
     background: transparent !important;
}
 .slicknav_menu .slicknav_icon-bar {
     background: #ffffff !important;
}
/* remove any forced white header background (common in templates) */
 .header.header--normal, .header.header--fixed, .header.sticky, .header.is-sticky, .header.navbar-fixed {
     background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25) !important;
}
 .header{
     position: sticky;
     top: 0;
     z-index: 9999;
     background: black;
     box-shadow: none !important;
}
/* keep nav readable on top of Vanta */
 .header__nav__menu ul li a, .header__nav__social a i {
     color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* dropdown stays dark */
 .header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown {
     background: rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.95) !important;
}
 .header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown li a {
     color: #ffffff !important;
}
/* when scrolled: add “glass” */
 body.scrolled .header{
     background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) !important;
     backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
     -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
     box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
/* One shared background “theme” for hero + below */
 :root{
     --page-bg: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.20), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.12), transparent 60%), #0b0c14;
}
/* make hero base match the rest */
 #vanta-hero{
     background: var(--page-bg) !important;
}
/* make the section below use the SAME bg */
 .cards-wrap{
     background: var(--page-bg) !important;
}
/* Smooth blend from hero into the next section */
 #vanta-hero::after{
     content:"";
     position:absolute;
     left:0;
     right:0;
     bottom:0;
     height: 160px;
    /* increase if you want more fade */
     background: linear-gradient( to bottom, rgba(11,12,20,0) 0%, rgba(11,12,20,0.65) 55%, rgba(11,12,20,1) 100% );
     z-index: 1;
     pointer-events:none;
}
/* keep your hero text above the fade */
 .vanta-hero__content{
     position: relative;
     z-index: 2;
}
/* ========================== Portfolio categories section ========================== */
 .portfolio-categories{
     padding: 90px 0 80px;
     background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.20), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.12), transparent 60%), #0b0c14;
}
/* Title */
 .portfolio-title{
     text-align:center;
     margin: 0 auto 34px;
     max-width: 780px;
}
 .portfolio-title h2{
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
     color:#fff;
     font-weight:700;
     font-size: 42px;
     margin:0 0 10px;
}
 .portfolio-title p{
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
     margin:0;
     font-size: 15px;
}
/* Grid */
 .category-grid{
     display:grid;
     grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
     gap: 22px;
}
 @media (max-width: 992px){
     .category-grid{
         grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}
 @media (max-width: 576px){
     .category-grid{
         grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
/* Card base */
 .cat-card{
     position:relative;
     border-radius: 18px;
     overflow:hidden;
     padding: 18px;
     min-height: 360px;
     background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
     border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
     box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
     backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
     -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
     transform: translateY(0);
     transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
 .cat-card:hover{
     transform: translateY(-7px);
     border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
     background: rgba(255,255,255,.075);
}
/* Animated “glow border” feel (like that SVG rect) */
 .cat-card::before{
     content:"";
     position:absolute;
     inset: -2px;
     border-radius: 20px;
     padding: 2px;
     background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0,132,255,.95), rgba(255,245,0,.85), rgba(255,70,70,.95), rgba(0,132,255,.95));
     background-size: 300% 300%;
     animation: borderFlow 8s linear infinite;
     -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
     -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
     mask-composite: exclude;
     pointer-events:none;
     opacity: .85;
}
 @keyframes borderFlow{
     0%{
         background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
     50%{
         background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
     100%{
         background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}
/* Background texture layer (optional) */
 .cat-bg{
     position:absolute;
     inset:0;
     background: radial-gradient(500px 280px at 15% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(520px 260px at 85% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 60%);
     opacity:.9;
     pointer-events:none;
}
/* Media block */
 .cat-media{
     position:relative;
     border-radius: 14px;
     overflow:hidden;
     height: 170px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
     background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
     box-shadow: rgba(0,0,0,.35) 0px 18px 30px -14px;
     margin-bottom: 16px;
}
 .cat-media img{
     width:100%;
     height:100%;
     object-fit: cover;
     transform: scale(1.02);
     transition: transform .22s ease;
     display:block;
}
 .cat-card:hover .cat-media img{
     transform: scale(1.08);
}
/* Text */
 .cat-card h3{
     color:#fff;
     font-weight:800;
     font-size: 18px;
     margin: 0 0 10px;
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
}
 .cat-card p{
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
     font-size: 14px;
     line-height: 1.7;
     margin: 0 0 16px;
     max-width: 52ch;
}
/* Button like your “Swap” */
 .cat-btn{
     display:flex;
     align-items:center;
     justify-content:center;
     gap:10px;
     width:100%;
     padding: 12px 14px;
     border-radius: 12px;
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 14px;
     text-decoration:none;
     color:#fff;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
     background: rgba(0,0,0,.30);
     box-shadow: rgba(6,24,44,.40) 0 0 0 2px, rgba(6,24,44,.45) 0 8px 18px -10px;
     transition: transform .12s ease, filter .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
 .cat-btn:hover{
     background: rgba(0,0,0,.46);
     border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
     filter: brightness(1.06);
     color:#fff;
}
 .cat-btn:active{
     transform: scale(.98);
}
/* Different accents per card (subtle) */
 .cat-kernel::before{
     opacity:.9;
}
 .cat-software::before{
     filter: hue-rotate(40deg);
}
 .cat-api::before{
     filter: hue-rotate(85deg);
}
 .cat-game::before{
     filter: hue-rotate(140deg);
}
 .cat-unreal::before{
     filter: hue-rotate(200deg);
}
 .cat-misc::before{
     filter: hue-rotate(260deg);
}
 .portfolio-cards {
     padding: 90px 0 80px;
     background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.20), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.12), transparent 60%), #0b0c14;
}
 .portfolio-cards__title {
     text-align: center;
     margin: 0 auto 38px;
     max-width: 760px;
}
 .portfolio-cards__title h2 {
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
     color: #fff;
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 42px;
     margin: 0 0 10px;
}
 .portfolio-cards__title p {
     margin: 0;
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
     font-size: 15px;
}
/* grid */
 .portfolio-cards__grid{
     display: grid;
     grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
     gap: 22px;
     justify-items: center;
}
 @media (max-width: 1200px){
     .portfolio-cards__grid{
         grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}
 @media (max-width: 576px){
     .portfolio-cards__grid{
         grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
/* card base (matches the UIverse behavior) */
 .uicard{
     position: relative;
     width: 240px;
    /* close to w-56 */
     height: 300px;
    /* close to h-72 */
     border-radius: 18px;
    /* rounded-2xl feel */
     overflow: hidden;
     cursor: pointer;
     transform: translateY(0);
     transition: transform .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
     box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
 .uicard:hover{
     transform: translateY(-6px);
     filter: brightness(1.03);
}
/* top area */
 .uicard__top{
     position: absolute;
     inset: 0;
     background: #a3e635;
    /* lime-ish */
     color: #111827;
}
 .uicard__top::after{
    /* subtle sheen */
     content:"";
     position:absolute;
     inset:-60px;
     background: radial-gradient(400px 240px at 30% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 60%);
     transform: rotate(10deg);
     pointer-events:none;
}
/* icon row */
 .uicard__icons{
     position: relative;
     display: flex;
     justify-content: space-between;
     padding: 10px;
     z-index: 2;
}
 .uicard__iconbtn{
     width: 36px;
     height: 36px;
     border-radius: 999px;
     display: inline-flex;
     align-items: center;
     justify-content: center;
     transition: background .2s ease, transform .12s ease;
}
 .uicard__iconbtn:hover{
     background: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
 .uicard__iconbtn:active{
     transform: scale(.95);
}
 .uicard__iconbtn svg{
     width: 18px;
     height: 18px;
     fill: none;
     stroke: currentColor;
     stroke-width: 7;
     stroke-linecap: round;
     stroke-linejoin: round;
}
/* (optional) center image/graphic area */
 .uicard__visual{
     position:absolute;
     left: 0;
     right: 0;
     top: 54px;
     bottom: 86px;
     padding: 14px;
     z-index: 1;
     display:flex;
     align-items:center;
     justify-content:center;
}
 .uicard__visual img{
     width: 100%;
     height: 100%;
     object-fit: cover;
     border-radius: 14px;
     opacity: .92;
     box-shadow: rgba(38,57,77,0.25) 0px 20px 30px -10px;
}
/* bottom slide-up panel */
 .uicard__bottom{
     position: absolute;
     left: 0;
     right: 0;
     bottom: -110px;
    /* hidden state */
     background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
     padding: 14px 14px 16px;
     display:flex;
     flex-direction: column;
     gap: 6px;
     transition: bottom .38s ease;
     z-index: 3;
}
 .uicard:hover .uicard__bottom{
     bottom: 0;
}
 .uicard__tag{
     color: #84cc16;
    /* lime text */
     font-weight: 800;
     font-size: 12px;
     letter-spacing: .3px;
}
 .uicard__name{
     color: #111827;
     font-weight: 900;
     font-size: 26px;
     line-height: 1.05;
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
}
 .uicard__desc{
     color: #111827;
     opacity: .8;
     font-size: 13px;
     line-height: 1.5;
     margin: 0;
}
/* bottom CTA */
 .uicard__link{
     margin-top: 6px;
     display: inline-flex;
     align-items:center;
     gap: 8px;
     font-weight: 800;
     font-size: 13px;
     color: #111827;
     text-decoration: none;
}
 .uicard__link:hover{
     text-decoration: underline;
}
/* different top colors per card */
 .uicard--blue .uicard__top{
     background: #60a5fa;
}
/* blue */
 .uicard--pink .uicard__top{
     background: #fb7185;
}
/* rose */
 .uicard--amber .uicard__top{
     background: #fbbf24;
}
/* amber */
/* ========================= Portfolio category cards (like your screenshot) ========================= */
 .portfolio-categories {
     padding: 80px 0 90px;
     background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.14), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.08), transparent 60%), #07101a;
}
 .portfolio-categories__title {
     text-align: center;
     margin-bottom: 34px;
}
 .portfolio-categories__title h2 {
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
     font-size: 42px;
     font-weight: 700;
     color: #fff;
     margin: 0 0 10px;
}
 .portfolio-categories__title p {
     margin: 0;
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
     font-size: 15px;
}
/* grid */
 .category-grid {
     display: grid;
     grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
     gap: 26px;
}
 @media (max-width: 992px) {
     .category-grid {
         grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
/* card */
 .cat-card {
     position: relative;
     height: 420px;
     border-radius: 18px;
     overflow: hidden;
     display: block;
     text-decoration: none;
     box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
     transform: translateY(0);
     transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
     background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
 .cat-card:hover {
     transform: translateY(-8px);
     box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
     filter: brightness(1.02);
}
/* image */
 .cat-card__img {
     position: absolute;
     inset: 0;
     width: 100%;
     height: 100%;
     object-fit: cover;
     transform: scale(1.02);
     transition: transform .45s ease;
}
 .cat-card:hover .cat-card__img {
     transform: scale(1.08);
}
/* dark overlay for readability */
 .cat-card::before {
     content: "";
     position: absolute;
     inset: 0;
     background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
     z-index: 1;
}
/* bottom banner */
 .cat-card__band {
     position: absolute;
     left: 0;
     right: 0;
     bottom: 0;
     z-index: 2;
     padding: 22px 22px 18px;
     backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
     -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
/* title + subtitle */
 .cat-card__title {
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
     font-weight: 800;
     font-size: 34px;
     line-height: 1.05;
     color: #fff;
     margin: 0;
}
 .cat-card__sub {
     margin: 8px 0 0;
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
     font-size: 13px;
     line-height: 1.5;
     max-width: 95%;
}
/* band colors (match screenshot vibe) */
 .band--teal {
     background: rgba(16, 185, 185, .65);
}
 .band--orange {
     background: rgba(245, 158, 11, .65);
}
 .band--purple {
     background: rgba(124, 58, 237, .65);
}
 .band--blue {
     background: rgba( 59, 130, 246, .65);
}
/* optional: make cards a bit taller on very wide screens */
 @media (min-width: 1400px) {
     .cat-card {
         height: 460px;
    }
}
/* grid: 4 cards in a row */
 .category-grid {
     display: grid;
     grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
     gap: 26px;
     align-items: stretch;
}
/* responsive fallbacks */
 @media (max-width: 1400px) {
     .category-grid {
         grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}
 @media (max-width: 768px) {
     .category-grid {
         grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
 .cat-card:hover {
     transform: translateY(-10px);
     box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.60);
     filter: brightness(1.03);
}
/* bigger title + band */
 .cat-card__band{
     padding: 26px 26px 22px;
}
 .cat-card__title{
     font-size: 40px;
    /* ⬅ bigger heading */
}
 .cat-card__sub{
     font-size: 14px;
     line-height: 1.6;
}
/* --- FIX: do NOT break the whole website layout --- */
 .hero-cards{
     padding: 70px 0 60px;
     background: var(--page-bg);
}
 .hero-cards__grid{
     display:flex;
     gap: 34px;
     justify-content:center;
     align-items:center;
     flex-wrap: wrap;
}
/* card sizing (bigger + nicer) */
 :root{
     --hero-card-height: 420px;
     --hero-card-width: 280px;
    /* 420/1.5 */
}
 .hero-card{
     width: var(--hero-card-width);
     height: var(--hero-card-height);
     position: relative;
     display: flex;
     justify-content: center;
     align-items: flex-end;
     padding: 0 28px;
     perspective: 2500px;
     border-radius: 18px;
     text-decoration: none;
}
/* keep your existing 3D card styles but scope them */
 .hero-card .cover-image {
     width:100%;
     height:100%;
     object-fit: cover;
     border-radius: 18px;
}
 .hero-card .wrapper{
     transition: all 0.5s;
     position: absolute;
     width: 100%;
     height: 100%;
     z-index: 1;
     border-radius: 18px;
     overflow: hidden;
}
 .hero-card:hover .wrapper{
     transform: perspective(900px) translateY(-5%) rotateX(25deg) translateZ(0);
     box-shadow: 2px 35px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}
 .hero-card .wrapper::before, .hero-card .wrapper::after{
     content: "";
     opacity: 0;
     width: 100%;
     height: 80px;
     transition: all 0.5s;
     position: absolute;
     left: 0;
     z-index: 2;
}
 .hero-card .wrapper::before{
     top: 0;
     height: 100%;
     background-image: linear-gradient( to top, transparent 46%, rgba(12, 13, 19, 0.5) 68%, rgba(12, 13, 19) 97% );
}
 .hero-card .wrapper::after{
     bottom: 0;
     opacity: 1;
     background-image: linear-gradient( to bottom, transparent 46%, rgba(12, 13, 19, 0.5) 68%, rgba(12, 13, 19) 97% );
}
 .hero-card:hover .wrapper::before, .hero-card:hover .wrapper::after{
     opacity: 1;
}
 .hero-card:hover .wrapper::after{
     height: 120px;
}
 .hero-card .title{
     width: 92%;
     transition: transform 0.5s;
     position: relative;
     z-index: 3;
}
 .hero-card:hover .title{
     transform: translate3d(0%, -54px, 100px);
}
 .hero-card .character{
     width: 100%;
     opacity: 0;
     transition: all 0.5s;
     position: absolute;
     z-index: 2;
}
 .hero-card:hover .character{
     opacity: 1;
     transform: translate3d(0%, -30%, 100px);
}
/* responsive */
 @media (max-width: 768px){
     :root{
         --hero-card-height: 380px;
         --hero-card-width: 253px;
    }
}
 .card {
     width: var(--card-width);
     height: var(--card-height);
     position: relative;
     display: flex;
     justify-content: center;
     align-items: flex-end;
     padding: 0 36px;
     perspective: 2500px;
     margin: 0 50px;
}
 .cover-image {
     width: 100%;
     height: 100%;
     object-fit: cover;
}
 .wrapper {
     transition: all 0.5s;
     position: absolute;
     width: 100%;
     z-index: -1;
}
 .card:hover .wrapper {
     transform: perspective(900px) translateY(-5%) rotateX(25deg) translateZ(0);
     box-shadow: 2px 35px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
     -webkit-box-shadow: 2px 35px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
     -moz-box-shadow: 2px 35px 32px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}
 .wrapper::before, .wrapper::after {
     content: "";
     opacity: 0;
     width: 100%;
     height: 80px;
     transition: all 0.5s;
     position: absolute;
     left: 0;
}
 .wrapper::before {
     top: 0;
     height: 100%;
     background-image: linear-gradient( to top, transparent 46%, rgba(12, 13, 19, 0.5) 68%, rgba(12, 13, 19) 97% );
}
 .wrapper::after {
     bottom: 0;
     opacity: 1;
     background-image: linear-gradient( to bottom, transparent 46%, rgba(12, 13, 19, 0.5) 68%, rgba(12, 13, 19) 97% );
}
 .card:hover .wrapper::before, .wrapper::after {
     opacity: 1;
}
 .card:hover .wrapper::after {
     height: 120px;
}
 .title {
     width: 100%;
     transition: transform 0.5s;
}
 .card:hover .title {
     transform: translate3d(0%, -50px, 100px);
}
 .character {
     width: 100%;
     opacity: 0;
     transition: all 0.5s;
     position: absolute;
     z-index: -1;
}
 .card:hover .character {
     opacity: 1;
     transform: translate3d(0%, -30%, 100px);
}
/* ============================== WIDE PORTFOLIO ROW CARD (like screenshot) ============================== */
 .work-card{
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
     border-radius: 18px;
     overflow: hidden;
     display: flex;
     align-items: stretch;
     box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
     min-height: 230px;
}
/* left image */
 .work-card__media{
     width: 340px;
     min-width: 340px;
     background: #e5e7eb;
     position: relative;
}
 .work-card__media img{
     width: 100%;
     height: 100%;
     object-fit: cover;
     display:block;
}
/* right content */
 .work-card__content{
     flex: 1;
     padding: 26px 28px;
     color: #111827;
}
/* title row */
 .work-card__title{
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
     font-weight: 800;
     font-size: 34px;
     line-height: 1.1;
     margin: 0;
}
 .work-card__year{
     font-weight: 500;
     color: rgba(17,24,39,.55);
     font-size: 18px;
}
/* tags */
 .work-card__tags{
     margin-top: 10px;
     display:flex;
     flex-wrap: wrap;
     gap: 8px;
}
 .work-tag{
     display:inline-flex;
     align-items:center;
     padding: 6px 12px;
     border-radius: 999px;
     background: #ef4444;
    /* red pill like screenshot */
     color: #fff;
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 12px;
}
/* description */
 .work-card__desc{
     margin-top: 12px;
     color: rgba(17,24,39,.78);
     font-size: 14px;
     line-height: 1.7;
     max-width: 78ch;
}
/* overview */
 .work-card__section-title{
     margin-top: 14px;
     margin-bottom: 6px;
     font-weight: 800;
     color: rgba(17,24,39,.85);
     font-size: 13px;
     letter-spacing: .2px;
}
 .work-card__list{
     margin: 0;
     padding-left: 18px;
     color: rgba(17,24,39,.74);
     font-size: 13px;
     line-height: 1.7;
}
/* button */
 .work-card__actions{
     margin-top: 16px;
}
 .work-btn{
     display:inline-flex;
     align-items:center;
     gap: 10px;
     background: #111;
     color: #fff;
     border-radius: 999px;
     padding: 12px 18px;
     font-weight: 800;
     font-size: 12px;
     letter-spacing: .6px;
     text-transform: uppercase;
     text-decoration:none;
}
 .work-btn:hover{
     color:#fff;
     filter: brightness(1.08);
     text-decoration:none;
}
 .work-btn i{
     font-size: 14px;
}
/* spacing between cards */
 .portfolio__gallery .mix{
     margin-bottom: 18px;
}
/* responsive: stack */
 @media (max-width: 992px){
     .work-card{
         flex-direction: column;
    }
     .work-card__media{
         width: 100%;
         min-width: 100%;
         height: 220px;
    }
     .work-card__title{
         font-size: 28px;
    }
}
/* ====== Info section (Bootstrap version of your Tailwind block) ====== */
 .info-section{
     padding: 90px 0;
     background: var(--page-bg);
}
 .info-wrap{
     max-width: 1100px;
     margin: 0 auto;
}
 .info-header{
     border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
     padding-bottom: 24px;
     margin-bottom: 34px;
}
 .info-header h2{
     font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
     color: #fff;
     font-weight: 700;
     font-size: 40px;
     margin: 0 0 8px;
}
 .info-header p{
     margin: 0;
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}
 .info-block{
     padding: 34px 0;
     border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
 .info-kicker{
     display: inline-block;
     font-size: 12px;
     letter-spacing: .12em;
     text-transform: uppercase;
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
     font-weight: 700;
}
 .info-block h3{
     margin: 14px 0 10px;
     color: #fff;
     font-size: 34px;
     font-weight: 800;
     line-height: 1.1;
}
 .info-block p{
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
     margin: 0 0 16px;
}
 .info-list .info-item{
     display: block;
     padding: 10px 12px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
     background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
     border-radius: 12px;
     color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
     margin-bottom: 10px;
     font-weight: 600;
}
 .info-img{
     border-radius: 18px;
     overflow: hidden;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
     box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
 .info-img img{
     width: 100%;
     height: 420px;
     object-fit: cover;
     display: block;
}
 @media (max-width: 768px){
     .info-block h3{
         font-size: 28px;
    }
     .info-img img{
         height: 320px;
    }
}
 



        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        /* ---------- VANTA HERO ---------- */
        #vanta-hero {
            width: 100%;
            height: 60vh;
            min-height: 420px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: #0b0c14;
        }

        #vanta-hero canvas {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
        }

        .vanta-hero__content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .vanta-hero__box {
            max-width: 760px;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .vanta-hero__box h1 {
            font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 56px;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .vanta-hero__box p {
            font-family: "Josefin Sans", sans-serif;
            font-size: 18px;
            opacity: 0.9;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
        }

        .vanta-hero__btns a {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 22px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
            color: #fff;
            margin-right: 10px;
            text-decoration: none;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        .vanta-hero__btns a:hover {
            border-color: #fff;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            #vanta-hero {
                height: 55vh;
                min-height: 360px;
            }

            .vanta-hero__box h1 {
                font-size: 38px;
            }
        }

        /* ---------- CARD GRID BACKGROUND (like screenshot) ---------- */
        .cards-wrap {
            padding: 60px 0;
            background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, .20), transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34, 197, 94, .12), transparent 60%),
                #0b0c14;
        }

        /* ---------- NEW PROJECT CARD STYLE ---------- */
        .project-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
            border-radius: 18px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .project-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.075);
        }

        .project-thumb {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 14px;
            margin: 18px;
            height: 175px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, .25), rgba(236, 72, 153, .18));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .project-thumb img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }

        .project-like {
            position: absolute;
            top: 12px;
            right: 12px;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            padding: 6px 10px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
            color: #111827;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .project-like i {
            color: #ef4444;
        }

        .project-body {
            padding: 0 18px 16px 18px;
        }

        .project-title {
            color: #e5e7eb;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 16px;
            margin: 2px 0 12px 0;
        }

        .project-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
            color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .75);
            font-size: 12px;
        }

        .project-creator {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            min-width: 0;
        }

        .project-creator img {
            width: 26px;
            height: 26px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
        }

        .project-creator .name {
            white-space: nowrap;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-overflow: ellipsis;
            max-width: 140px;
            color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .9);
        }

        .project-price {
            text-align: right;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .project-price .value {
            color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .9);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 12px;
        }

        .project-price .label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 11px;
            opacity: .7;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .project-actions {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 0 18px 18px 18px;
        }

        .btn-primary-pill {
            border: 0;
            background: #4f46e5;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 10px 14px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 13px;
            min-width: 112px;
            transition: filter .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
        }

        .btn-primary-pill:hover {
            filter: brightness(1.08);
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .btn-ghost {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 10px 12px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            color: rgba(229, 231, 235, .85);
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .btn-ghost:hover {
            color: #fff;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* Make original portfolio filter text readable on dark bg */
        .portfolio__filter li {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
        }

        .portfolio__filter li.active {
            color: #ffffff !important;
        }

        

        /* ---------- VANTA HERO (FULL FIRST SCREEN) ---------- */
/* adjust this if your header height is different */
:root {
  --header-height: 90px;
}

/* make sure the header sits on top */
.header {
  position: sticky;         /* or fixed if you prefer */
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: transparent;  /* keep it over the globe */
}

/* full “first page” (viewport) minus header */
#vanta-hero {
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b0c14;
}

#vanta-hero canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* keep your text centered vertically */
.vanta-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* optional: if you want text slightly higher */
.vanta-hero__box {
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* responsive tweak (header sometimes taller on mobile) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-height: 70px; }

  .vanta-hero__box h1 { font-size: 38px; }
}


/* make links/icons white */
.header__nav__menu ul li a,
.header__nav__social a i,
.header__logo a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* dropdown background + text */
.header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.95) !important;
}
.header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown li a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* mobile menu icon bars (if any) */
.slicknav_btn, .slicknav_menu .slicknav_icon-bar {
  background: transparent !important;
}
.slicknav_menu .slicknav_icon-bar {
  background: #ffffff !important;
}

/* remove any forced white header background (common in templates) */
.header.header--normal,
.header.header--fixed,
.header.sticky,
.header.is-sticky,
.header.navbar-fixed {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25) !important;
}

.header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: black;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* keep nav readable on top of Vanta */
.header__nav__menu ul li a,
.header__nav__social a i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* dropdown stays dark */
.header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.95) !important;
}
.header__nav__menu ul li .dropdown li a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* when scrolled: add “glass” */
body.scrolled .header{
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}


/* One shared background “theme” for hero + below */
:root{
  --page-bg:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.20), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.12), transparent 60%),
    #0b0c14;
}

/* make hero base match the rest */
#vanta-hero{
  background: var(--page-bg) !important;
}

/* make the section below use the SAME bg */
.cards-wrap{
  background: var(--page-bg) !important;
}
/* Smooth blend from hero into the next section */
#vanta-hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  height: 160px;                 /* increase if you want more fade */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(11,12,20,0) 0%,
    rgba(11,12,20,0.65) 55%,
    rgba(11,12,20,1) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* keep your hero text above the fade */
.vanta-hero__content{ position: relative; z-index: 2; }
/* ==========================
   Portfolio categories section
   ========================== */
.portfolio-categories{
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.20), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.12), transparent 60%),
              #0b0c14;
}

/* Title */
.portfolio-title{
  text-align:center;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  max-width: 780px;
}
.portfolio-title h2{
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size: 42px;
  margin:0 0 10px;
}
.portfolio-title p{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  margin:0;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Grid */
.category-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 992px){
  .category-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 576px){
  .category-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Card base */
.cat-card{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding: 18px;
  min-height: 360px;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.075);
}

/* Animated “glow border” feel (like that SVG rect) */
.cat-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0,132,255,.95), rgba(255,245,0,.85), rgba(255,70,70,.95), rgba(0,132,255,.95));
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: borderFlow 8s linear infinite;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity: .85;
}
@keyframes borderFlow{
  0%{ background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%{ background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100%{ background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Background texture layer (optional) */
.cat-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 280px at 15% 15%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(520px 260px at 85% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent 60%);
  opacity:.9;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Media block */
.cat-media{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  height: 170px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  box-shadow: rgba(0,0,0,.35) 0px 18px 30px -14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cat-media img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .22s ease;
  display:block;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-media img{
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Text */
.cat-card h3{
  color:#fff;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
}
.cat-card p{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  max-width: 52ch;
}

/* Button like your “Swap” */
.cat-btn{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;

  width:100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration:none;

  color:#fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  box-shadow: rgba(6,24,44,.40) 0 0 0 2px,
              rgba(6,24,44,.45) 0 8px 18px -10px;
  transition: transform .12s ease, filter .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}
.cat-btn:hover{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.46);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
  color:#fff;
}
.cat-btn:active{ transform: scale(.98); }

/* Different accents per card (subtle) */
.cat-kernel::before{ opacity:.9; }
.cat-software::before{ filter: hue-rotate(40deg); }
.cat-api::before{ filter: hue-rotate(85deg); }
.cat-game::before{ filter: hue-rotate(140deg); }
.cat-unreal::before{ filter: hue-rotate(200deg); }
.cat-misc::before{ filter: hue-rotate(260deg); }
.portfolio-cards {
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.20), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.12), transparent 60%),
              #0b0c14;
}

.portfolio-cards__title {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.portfolio-cards__title h2 {
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 42px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.portfolio-cards__title p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* grid */
.portfolio-cards__grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  justify-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px){
  .portfolio-cards__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 576px){
  .portfolio-cards__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* card base (matches the UIverse behavior) */
.uicard{
  position: relative;
  width: 240px;           /* close to w-56 */
  height: 300px;          /* close to h-72 */
  border-radius: 18px;    /* rounded-2xl feel */
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.uicard:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

/* top area */
.uicard__top{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #a3e635; /* lime-ish */
  color: #111827;
}

.uicard__top::after{
  /* subtle sheen */
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-60px;
  background: radial-gradient(400px 240px at 30% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 60%);
  transform: rotate(10deg);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* icon row */
.uicard__icons{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.uicard__iconbtn{
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .12s ease;
}

.uicard__iconbtn:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}

.uicard__iconbtn:active{
  transform: scale(.95);
}

.uicard__iconbtn svg{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 7;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

/* (optional) center image/graphic area */
.uicard__visual{
  position:absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: 54px;
  bottom: 86px;
  padding: 14px;
  z-index: 1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

.uicard__visual img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  opacity: .92;
  box-shadow: rgba(38,57,77,0.25) 0px 20px 30px -10px;
}

/* bottom slide-up panel */
.uicard__bottom{
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -110px; /* hidden state */
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  padding: 14px 14px 16px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: bottom .38s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.uicard:hover .uicard__bottom{
  bottom: 0;
}

.uicard__tag{
  color: #84cc16; /* lime text */
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}

.uicard__name{
  color: #111827;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
}

.uicard__desc{
  color: #111827;
  opacity: .8;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* bottom CTA */
.uicard__link{
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #111827;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.uicard__link:hover{
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* different top colors per card */
.uicard--blue .uicard__top{ background: #60a5fa; }   /* blue */
.uicard--pink .uicard__top{ background: #fb7185; }   /* rose */
.uicard--amber .uicard__top{ background: #fbbf24; }  /* amber */
    
    
    
    
    
    /* =========================
   Portfolio category cards (like your screenshot)
   ========================= */

.portfolio-categories {
  padding: 80px 0 90px;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(99,102,241,.14), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.08), transparent 60%),
              #07101a;
}

.portfolio-categories__title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.portfolio-categories__title h2 {
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.portfolio-categories__title p {
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* grid */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* card */
.cat-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, filter .25s ease;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  filter: brightness(1.02);
}

/* image */
.cat-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform .45s ease;
}

.cat-card:hover .cat-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* dark overlay for readability */
.cat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* bottom banner */
.cat-card__band {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 22px 22px 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* title + subtitle */
.cat-card__title {
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.cat-card__sub {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 95%;
}

/* band colors (match screenshot vibe) */
.band--teal   { background: rgba(16, 185, 185, .65); }
.band--orange { background: rgba(245, 158,  11, .65); }
.band--purple { background: rgba(124,  58, 237, .65); }
.band--blue   { background: rgba( 59, 130, 246, .65); }

/* optional: make cards a bit taller on very wide screens */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .cat-card { height: 460px; }
}

    /* grid: 4 cards in a row */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* responsive fallbacks */
@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


.cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.60);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

/* bigger title + band */
.cat-card__band{
  padding: 26px 26px 22px;
}

.cat-card__title{
  font-size: 40px;            /* ⬅ bigger heading */
}

.cat-card__sub{
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
    



/* Footer button */
.footer-contact-btn{
  border: 0;
  background: #ff4d6d;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 77, 109, .35);
  transition: transform .15s ease, filter .15s ease;
}
.footer-contact-btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); filter: brightness(1.06); }
.footer-contact-note{ margin-top: 12px; opacity: .85; }

/* Modal */
.contact-modal{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  display: none;
  z-index: 99999;
}
.contact-modal.is-open{ display: block; }

.contact-modal__overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.contact-modal__panel{
  position: relative;
  width: min(920px, calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 7vh auto 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 34px 34px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}

.contact-modal__close{
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.contact-modal__close:hover{ background: rgba(0,0,0,.10); }

.contact-modal h3{
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
  color: #111;
}

/* Form layout */
.contact-form__row{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.contact-form__field label{
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea{
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  padding: 12px 2px;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus{
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 77, 109, .85);
}

.contact-form textarea{
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.contact-form__submit{
  margin-top: 18px;
  border: 0;
  background: #ff4d6d;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(255, 77, 109, .35);
  transition: transform .15s ease, filter .15s ease;
}
.contact-form__submit:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); filter: brightness(1.06); }

.contact-form__small{
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .contact-form__row{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-modal__panel{ padding: 26px 18px 18px; margin-top: 5vh; }
}





/* the skills section before footer*/
/* ====== Info section (Bootstrap version of your Tailwind block) ====== */
.info-section{
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--page-bg);
}

.info-wrap{
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.info-header{
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.info-header h2{
  font-family: "Play", sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 40px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.info-header p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.info-block{
  padding: 34px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.info-kicker{
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.info-block h3{
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.info-block p{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.info-list .info-item{
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.info-img{
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}

.info-img img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .info-block h3{ font-size: 28px; }
  .info-img img{ height: 320px; }
}