/* === CLEAN PORTFOLIO PROJECT GRID (reset) === */
.projects-shell,
.recent-grid {
    all: unset;
}

/* strip earlier conflicting grid defs */

.portfolio-section {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #111922, #0d1419);
    padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.projects-shell {
    --gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--gap);
}

.section-subheader {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    margin: 1rem 0 .25rem;
}

.section-subheader h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
}

.section-subheader h3:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;
    width: 70px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.recent-grid {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: var(--gap) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    align-items: start !important;
}

.project-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0, 25, 32, .55), rgba(0, 40, 46, .35));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, .18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
    transition: .45s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .3, 1);
    min-height: 100%;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 255, .4);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .75), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .35);
}

.project-card.recent {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 60, 70, .55), rgba(0, 30, 40, .45));
}

.card-img {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #021b20;
}

.card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: 1s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .3, 1);
    filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.06);
}

.project-card:hover .card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.16) rotate(.6deg);
}

.project-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #7dffff);
    color: #003034;
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    padding: .38rem .68rem .34rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .55), 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(0, 255, 255, .55);
}

.project-badge.alt {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe089, #ffc400);
    color: #3a2800;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #ffdd66, 0 4px 12px -4px #ffc94d;
}

.card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: .75rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .9rem;
    font-size: .68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.tag-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .45rem;
}

.tag-small {
    font-size: .63rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    padding: .36rem .6rem .32rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, .28);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, .08);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: .35s;
}

.tag-small:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #013037;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .45), 0 6px 16px -6px var(--secondary);
}

.desc {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .84rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
    flex: 1;
}

.view-btn {
    --btnGlow: rgba(0, 255, 255, .55);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #55ffff);
    color: #003034;
    border: none;
    font-size: .74rem;
    letter-spacing: .75px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: .65rem 1rem .6rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -6px var(--btnGlow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .4);
    transition: .45s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .3, 1);
}

.view-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -6px var(--btnGlow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .55);
}

.view-btn i {
    transition: .45s
}

.view-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px)
}

.projects-cta {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0, 255, 255, .12), rgba(0, 40, 50, .18));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, .28);
    padding: 2.3rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 26px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.projects-cta h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .8rem;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.projects-cta p {
    margin: 0 0 1.3rem;
    font-size: .93rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
}

/* Featured XL (Bristol Chess) compact fallback if its custom block loads earlier */
.project-card.featured-xl {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
}

.project-card.featured-xl .featured-xl-title {
    color: #fff
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:1100px) {
    .projects-shell {
        --gap: 1.8rem;
        padding: 0 1.5rem
    }
}

@media (max-width:780px) {
    .projects-shell {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr))
    }

    .recent-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr))
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.08rem
    }
}

@media (max-width:560px) {
    .projects-shell {
        --gap: 1.25rem;
        padding: 0 1.05rem
    }

    .recent-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr
    }

    .card-body {
        padding: 1rem 1rem 1.15rem
    }

    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.02rem
    }

    .desc {
        font-size: .78rem
    }

    .view-btn {
        font-size: .68rem;
        padding: .55rem .85rem
    }
}

/* COMPLETE exp-badge rule (fix previous broken one) */
.exp-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 255, 255, .1), rgba(0, 255, 255, .02));
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, .3);
    border-radius: 100px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

/* Modern Portfolio Hero */
.modern-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f12 0%, #111922 100%);
}

/* Background effects */
.hero-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gradient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--secondary) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px;
    left: -200px;
    animation: float 20s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #0891b2 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -150px;
    animation: float 25s infinite ease-in-out reverse;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.05);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95);
    }
}

.grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Content Container */
.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
}

/* Title Section */
.title-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.title-line {
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #b0b0b0 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: slideIn 0.8s ease-out;
}

.title-line.accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #00d4ff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: slideIn 1s ease-out;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.title-underline {
    height: 4px;
    width: 120px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--secondary), transparent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: expand 1.2s ease-out;
}

@keyframes expand {
    from {
        width: 0;
    }

    to {
        width: 120px;
    }
}

/* Experience Badge */
.experience-section {
    animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease-out;
}

.exp-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.02));
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 100px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.exp-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
}

.exp-number .num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.exp-number .plus {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.exp-label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.exp-label .top {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.exp-label .bottom {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Tech Stack Grid */
.tech-stack {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease-out;
}

.tech-card {
    perspective: 1000px;
    height: 100px;
}

.tech-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.tech-card:hover .tech-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.tech-front,
.tech-back {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.tech-back {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #00a8cc);
}

.tech-front i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-front span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.tech-back .exp {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Mission Statement */
.mission-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.6s ease-out;
}

.mission-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mission-text:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}

.mission-text p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Core Values */
.core-values {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1.8s ease-out;
}

.value-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #00a8cc);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.value-card span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator span {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 4px;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator span:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.scroll-indicator span:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.mouse {
    width: 30px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scroll 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce {

    0%,
    20%,
    50%,
    80%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }

    40% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
    }

    60% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px);
    }
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        top: 10px;
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        top: 30px;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

/* Portfolio Project Grid Styling - Add this after the hero section CSS */

/* Container for project grid */
.portfolio-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Featured Project - Bristol Chess */
.portfolio-featured {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0, 35, 42, 0.65), rgba(0, 50, 56, 0.45));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.portfolio-featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 45px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.featured-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}

.featured-media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.featured-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
    filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.08);
}

.portfolio-featured:hover .featured-media img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #00c8d5);
    color: #002a30;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.65), 0 5px 15px -4px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.featured-details {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.featured-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.featured-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.meta-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.meta-stat i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.featured-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.35);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.35s;
}

.tag:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #013037;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5), 0 6px 16px -6px var(--secondary);
}

.featured-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
}

.featured-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Section headers */
.section-header {
    margin: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    position: relative;
}

.section-header h2:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Portfolio Grid */
.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

/* Project Cards */
.portfolio-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0, 25, 32, 0.55), rgba(0, 40, 46, 0.35));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transition: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
    height: 100%;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.card-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #021b20;
}

.card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
    filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.06);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.16) rotate(0.6deg);
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #7dffff);
    color: #003034;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.68rem 0.34rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.55), 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.card-meta {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.card-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.card-desc {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    flex: 1;
}

.card-link {
    --btnGlow: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.55);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #55ffff);
    color: #003034;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -6px var(--btnGlow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.card-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -6px var(--btnGlow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.card-link i {
    transition: 0.45s;
}

.card-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Button styles for portfolio */
.btn-primary {
    --btnGlow: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.55);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #55ffff);
    color: #003034;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.75px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -6px var(--btnGlow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -6px var(--btnGlow), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.btn-primary i {
    transition: 0.45s;
}

.btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -10px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* INTEGRATED LOWER SECTION */
.integrated-portfolio {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1217 0%, #091216 55%, #070e12 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-layer-bg::before,
.portfolio-layer-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: .22;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(0, 255, 255, .5), transparent 70%);
    top: -140px;
    left: -160px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.portfolio-layer-bg::after {
    top: auto;
    bottom: -160px;
    left: auto;
    right: -120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(0, 180, 255, .45), transparent 70%);
}

.glass-block {
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.04) 60%, rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .12);
    position: relative;
}

.featured-project {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 480px) 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 2.8rem 3rem;
    margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
    max-width: 1250px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .featured-project {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
    }
}

.fp-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #061018;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.15);
    min-height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.fp-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: 1s cubic-bezier(.16, .8, .3, 1);
    filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.04);
}

.featured-project:hover .fp-media img {
    transform: scale(1.14);
}

.fp-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 0 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .15) 45%, transparent 55% 100%);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    opacity: .4;
    animation: shine 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-40%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(40%);
    }
}

.fp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), #6ef9ff);
    color: #012b30;
    font-size: .65rem;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: .45rem .75rem .4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px var(--secondary), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fp-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.fp-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .9rem;
}

.accent-bar {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 55px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), rgba(0, 255, 255, 0));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px -2px var(--secondary);
}

.fp-desc {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
    max-width: 640px;
}

.fp-metrics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem 1.2rem;
}

.metric {
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, .18);
    padding: .55rem .9rem .5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: .74rem;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.fp-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .55rem;
}

.fp-tags span {
    font-size: .62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    padding: .42rem .7rem .38rem;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 255, .28);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 28px;
    transition: .35s;
}

.fp-tags span:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #013940;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 255, 255, .55), 0 6px 16px -6px var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.fp-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: .3rem;
}

.btn-primary.slim,
.btn-secondary.slim {
    padding: .75rem 1.15rem .7rem;
    font-size: .75rem;
    letter-spacing: .7px;
}

/* === RESPONSIVE GRID IMPROVEMENTS === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Better container spacing for mobile */
    .projects-shell {
        --gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    }

    /* Featured project improvements */
    .featured-project {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Fix tag overflow on small screens */
    .fp-tags {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .fp-tags span {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
    }

    /* Better action button spacing */
    .fp-actions {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {

    /* Single column layout for smallest screens */
    .projects-shell {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .integrated-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Better spacing for smaller screens */
    .recent-grid,
    .home-portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Adjust featured project for mobile */
    .featured-project {
        display: block;
    }

    .fp-media {
        width: 100%;
        max-height: 240px;
        min-height: auto;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        display: block;
        height: auto;
    }

    .fp-media img {
        height: auto;
        max-height: 240px;
        object-fit: cover;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .fp-body {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Fixed project cards for better mobile display */
    .project-card {
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        max-width: none;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* === IMPROVED FILTER BUTTONS FOR MOBILE === */
.filter-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Add touch ripple effect for better feedback */
.filter-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.7);
    opacity: 0;
    border-radius: 100%;
    transform: scale(1) translate(-50%, -50%);
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}

.filter-btn:active::after {
    animation: touch-ripple 0.8s ease-out;
}

@keyframes touch-ripple {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(20);
    }
}

/* Better padding for mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .filter-btn {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .modern-filter-bar {
        padding: 1rem;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .filter-btn {
        padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        min-height: 40px;
        /* Ensure minimum touch target height */
        min-width: 70px;
        /* Ensure minimum touch target width */
    }

    .filter-btn .count {
        margin-left: 5px;
    }

    .modern-filter-bar {
        padding: 0.8rem 0.6rem;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }
}

/* Specific adjustments for filter bars */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .filter-btn {
        padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .filter-container {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        margin: 0 -1rem;
        padding: 0 1rem 0.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .modern-filter-bar {
        width: max-content;
        padding: 0.8rem 0;
    }
}

/* Fix for portfolio hero section positioning - add this at the top of your file */
.portfolio-hero {
    padding-top: 150px;
    /* Increase this value to add more space below the navbar */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Ensure the title is fully visible */
.portfolio-hero .title-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}