/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO - NGUYỄN THỊ DIỄM MY (MY NGUYỄN - SHOPHIE)
   Design Aesthetic: Apple Luxury Minimalist & Content Creator Editorial
   Vanilla CSS Design System & Motion Framework (Version 8.0 - Safe Zones & Full Headroom)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   0. FONTS & DESIGN TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Alex+Brush&family=Allura&family=Anton&family=Caveat:wght@400;600&family=Dancing+Script:wght@600;700&family=Great+Vibes&family=Montserrat:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,700&family=Parisienne&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --color-canvas: #FFFFFF;
  --color-canvas-pure: #FFFFFF;
  --color-surface-subtle: #F7F5F2;
  --color-dark: #100F0D;
  --color-dark-surface: #181716;
  --color-dark-card: #201E1B;
  
  /* Signature Brand Gradients */
  --gradient-plum-rose: linear-gradient(180deg, #942446 0%, #FA96C6 100%);
  --gradient-rose-plum: linear-gradient(90deg, #FA96C6 0%, #942446 100%);
  --gradient-plum-rose-v: linear-gradient(180deg, #FA96C6 0%, #942446 100%);
  --gradient-dark-card: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  
  /* Accent Colors */
  --color-plum: #942446;
  --color-rose: #FA96C6;
  --color-rose-soft: #FFC5C9;
  --color-teal-dark: #2C595D;
  --color-teal-soft: #9FC0C3;
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-primary: #100F0D;
  --text-secondary: #4A4643;
  --text-muted: #8E8A85;
  --text-light: #F8F8F8;
  --text-light-muted: rgba(248, 248, 248, 0.72);
  
  /* Glassmorphism & Borders */
  --glass-bg-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --glass-border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  --glass-bg-dark: rgba(24, 23, 22, 0.9);
  --glass-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --shadow-subtle: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-card: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.08), 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.18), 0 0 2px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.2);
  --shadow-dock: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-portrait: drop-shadow(0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22));
  
  /* Typography Tokens */
  --font-impact: 'Anton', 'Impact', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-editorial: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-signature: 'Alex Brush', 'Allura', 'Parisienne', cursive;
  --font-script: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  
  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --section-padding: 5.5rem;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-xl: 36px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
  --transition-normal: 0.45s var(--ease-out-expo);
  --transition-slow: 0.85s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. RESET & BASE STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  background-color: var(--color-canvas);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-canvas);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 9px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #F4F4F4;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.35);
  border-radius: 99px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-plum);
}

::selection {
  background: var(--color-rose-soft);
  color: var(--color-plum);
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. GLOBAL UTILITY & CONTAINER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.section {
  padding-top: var(--section-padding);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.text-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-plum-rose);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.text-gradient-alt {
  background: var(--gradient-rose-plum);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-plum);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-tag.light {
  color: var(--color-rose);
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
}

.section-title-big {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. SCROLL PROGRESS & FLOATING DOCK NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gradient-plum-rose);
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.dock-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 999;
  background: var(--glass-bg-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dock);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.dock-nav.hidden {
  transform: translate(-50%, -120%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dock-nav.dock-dark {
  background: var(--glass-bg-dark);
  border-color: var(--glass-border-dark);
}

.dock-nav.dock-dark .dock-link {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.dock-nav.dock-dark .dock-link:hover,
.dock-nav.dock-dark .dock-link.active {
  color: var(--text-light);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.dock-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-plum);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dock-nav.dock-dark .dock-brand {
  color: var(--color-rose);
}

.dock-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.dock-link {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dock-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-plum);
  background: rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.06);
}

.dock-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--color-plum);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.25);
}

.dock-cta {
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: var(--gradient-plum-rose);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.3);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.dock-cta:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. SECTION 1: HERO "PORTFOLIO" (SAFE ZONES + NO TEXT OVERLAP + FULL HEADROOM)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-canva-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Full-height Pink/Plum Gradient backdrop on the right 50% */
.hero-canva-right-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FA96C6 0%, #942446 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Floral Branch Corner Embellishments */
.hero-floral-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  left: -25px;
  width: 400px;
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 15;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.25));
  animation: floatBranchLeft 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-floral-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -25px;
  width: 370px;
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 15;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.2));
  animation: floatBranchRight 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatBranchLeft {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(1.5deg); }
}

@keyframes floatBranchRight {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16 AESTHETIC PINK STICKERS (STRICT SAFE ZONE PLACEMENT - ZERO TEXT OVERLAP)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-floating-sticker {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), filter 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-floating-sticker:hover {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(6deg) !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 28px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.45));
  z-index: 20;
}

/* Zone 1: Far Left Outer Edge (Outside Text Column) */
.stk-02 { /* Bó hoa tulip */
  top: 10%;
  left: 1.5%;
  width: 68px;
  animation: stkFloat2 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.stk-05 { /* Máy ảnh polaroid */
  top: 45%;
  left: 1.2%;
  width: 62px;
  animation: stkFloat1 8.5s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite alternate;
}

.stk-09 { /* Hoa tulip đơn */
  top: 68%;
  left: 1.5%;
  width: 54px;
  animation: stkFloat3 7.5s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite alternate;
}

.stk-12 { /* Cỏ 4 lá */
  bottom: 3%;
  left: 1.5%;
  width: 55px;
  animation: stkFloat2 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Zone 2: Top White Canvas Buffer (Above Title / Right of Floral Branch) */
.stk-03 { /* Bóng bóng xà phòng */
  top: 14%;
  left: 25%;
  width: 58px;
  animation: stkFloat3 7.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.stk-01 { /* Nơ hồng */
  top: 4%;
  left: 42%;
  width: 54px;
  animation: stkFloat1 6.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.stk-06 { /* Ngôi sao hồng */
  top: 26%;
  left: 43%;
  width: 50px;
  animation: stkFloat2 7s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite alternate;
}

.stk-13 { /* Ly nước hồng */
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 42%;
  width: 54px;
  animation: stkFloat1 8.5s ease-in-out 0.7s infinite alternate;
}

/* Zone 3: Top Right Pink Buffer (Above CONTENT CREATOR) */
.stk-08 { /* Đám mây "Keep growing" */
  top: 6%;
  right: 12%;
  width: 72px;
  animation: stkFloat2 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.stk-04 { /* Bướm hồng */
  top: 12%;
  right: 28%;
  width: 56px;
  animation: stkFloat1 6s ease-in-out 1s infinite alternate;
}

/* Zone 4: Open Pink Space (Middle Right Canvas) */
.stk-07 { /* Nơ caro hồng */
  top: 32%;
  right: 8%;
  width: 66px;
  animation: stkFloat3 7.5s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

.stk-10 { /* Chùm hoa hồng */
  top: 48%;
  right: 25%;
  width: 62px;
  animation: stkFloat1 7s ease-in-out 2s infinite alternate;
}

.stk-11 { /* Trái tim mây hồng */
  top: 58%;
  right: 7%;
  width: 64px;
  animation: stkFloat2 8s ease-in-out 1s infinite alternate;
}

.stk-14 { /* Tuýp mỹ phẩm */
  top: 72%;
  right: 26%;
  width: 52px;
  animation: stkFloat3 7.5s ease-in-out 1.3s infinite alternate;
}

.stk-15 { /* Tai nghe hồng */
  top: 75%;
  right: 11%;
  width: 68px;
  animation: stkFloat1 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.stk-16 { /* Note "Good things take time" (Safe Bottom Baseline) */
  bottom: 3%;
  right: 36%;
  width: 70px;
  animation: stkFloat2 8s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes stkFloat1 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(3deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(3px) rotate(-2deg); }
}

@keyframes stkFloat2 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(-4deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(4px) rotate(3deg); }
}

@keyframes stkFloat3 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.04) rotate(2deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.98) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

/* Hero Centered Container with Inset Margins */
.hero-inset-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 6rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Column Content (White Side) */
.hero-inset-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-right: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6; /* Always above stickers */
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-canva-title-box {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

/* UNCLIPPED & EXTRA BOLD PORTFOLIO TITLE */
.hero-canva-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: clamp(6.8rem, 9.2vw, 9.2rem);
  line-height: 0.94;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #942446 0%, #FA96C6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 15px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.1));
}

/* SLENDER & ANIMATED HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE */
.hero-signature-animated {
  font-family: var(--font-signature);
  font-size: clamp(4.6rem, 7vw, 6.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: -0.85rem;
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  transform: rotate(-3.5deg);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 7;
  
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 100%, 0% 100%);
  animation: signatureDrawIn 2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s forwards;
}

@keyframes signatureDrawIn {
  0% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 0, 0 100%, 0% 100%);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.hero-canva-contact-box {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

.hero-canva-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-canva-contact-row img {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Right Column Content (Pink Side) */
.hero-inset-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-left: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6; /* Always above stickers */
}

.hero-canva-top-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 7;
}

.hero-canva-socials-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 7;
}

.hero-canva-socials-label {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-canva-social-icons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.social-color-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-color-btn img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.social-color-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PERFECT PROPORTION CHARACTER STAGE (UNCUT HEAD + NATURAL SKIRT BASELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-intersection-character-stage {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 460px;
  height: calc(100vh - 6rem);
  max-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
  overflow: visible; /* Prevent any head clipping */
}

/* The Standalone Hero Character Photo */
.hero-center-photo {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 550px; /* Ample clean headroom under dock navigation */
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-center-photo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-4px);
}

/* The Cycler Images Stack (kept for compatibility) */
.hero-cycle-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 550px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-cycle-img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. SECTION 2: "ABOUT ME" (EXACT CANVA 3-STAGE SEATED DESKTOP LAYOUT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-canva-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-canva-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-canva-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Top Left */
.about-canva-top-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-canva-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #942446 0%, #FA96C6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-canva-tagline-script {
  font-family: var(--font-signature);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Top Center (Seated/Standing Character Stage) */
.about-canva-center-stage {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  height: 480px;
  min-height: 480px;
}

/* 4-Pose Continuous Character Cycler (1s Crossfade) */
.about-character-cycler {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  z-index: 4;
  overflow: visible;
}

.about-cycle-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(35px);
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.about-cycle-img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.about-canva-center-stage:hover .about-cycle-img.active {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(30px) scale(1.02);
}

/* Creator Equipment Cutout Stickers Tucked Behind Seated Character (Shifted 5px Inwards) */
.about-creator-item {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2; /* Sits naturally behind character */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: auto;
  opacity: 0.94;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              opacity 0.3s ease,
              filter 0.3s ease,
              z-index 0.1s step-end;
}

.about-creator-item img {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-creator-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.16) translateY(-8px) !important;
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 10; /* Bring forward on hover */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 35px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.25));
}

/* 01. MacBook (Tucked Behind Left Shoulder - Shifted 5px Closer) */
.about-creator-item.item-macbook {
  top: 8%;
  left: -4%;
  width: 145px;
}

/* 02. Tripod Stand (Tucked Behind Left Hip/Leg - Shifted 5px Closer) */
.about-creator-item.item-tripod {
  bottom: 6%;
  left: -6%;
  width: 110px;
}

/* 03. Sony Camera (Tucked Behind Right Knee/Foot - 10px Smaller, Shifted 5px Closer) */
.about-creator-item.item-camera {
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -3%;
  width: 122px;
}

/* 04. Pink iPhone & AirPods (Tucked Behind Right Shoulder - Shifted 5px Closer) */
.about-creator-item.item-iphone {
  top: 10%;
  right: -4%;
  width: 130px;
}

/* 05. Starbucks Cup (Placed Above Character's Head - Shifted 5px Closer) */
.about-creator-item.item-starbucks {
  top: -8%;
  left: 49%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(4deg);
  width: 82px;
}

/* Subtle Floating Animations */
@keyframes creatorFloat1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-6deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-3.5deg); }
}

@keyframes creatorFloat2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(4deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg); }
}

@keyframes creatorFloat3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(7deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(9deg); }
}

.float-subtle-1 {
  animation: creatorFloat1 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-subtle-2 {
  animation: creatorFloat2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
}
.float-subtle-3 {
  animation: creatorFloat3 5.0s ease-in-out infinite 1.4s;
}

/* Top Right */
.about-canva-top-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-canva-signature-header {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-canva-shophie {
  font-family: var(--font-signature);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 0.85;
  display: block;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}

.about-canva-name-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #942446 0%, #FA96C6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-canva-bio-p {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* Bottom Pink Horizontal Band */
.about-canva-bottom-bar {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FA96C6 0%, #942446 100%);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-canva-bottom-grid {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Personal Skill Capsule */
.about-canva-skill-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.about-canva-skill-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-plum);
}

.about-canva-tools-capsule {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  width: fit-content;
}

.tool-brand-img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.tool-brand-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

/* Languages Box */
.about-canva-lang-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.about-canva-lang-capsule {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-canva-lang-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #942446 0%, #FA96C6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.about-canva-lang-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.about-canva-lang-label {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lang-track-canva {
  width: 180px;
  height: 9px;
  background: #9FC0C3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.lang-fill-canva {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: #2C595D;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. SECTION 3: MY JOURNEY (CONVERGE SCROLL-DRIVEN STICKER ENGINE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-section {
  background-color: #0D0D0D;
  color: var(--text-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.journey-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.journey-narrative-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

.journey-quote-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-plum);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-story-p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: justify;
}

.journey-stepper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.35rem 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-rose);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.15);
}

/* Connected Flow Indicator between Step Cards (DREAM -> UEF -> TODAY) */
.step-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.65rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-rose);
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.6);
}

.step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap; /* Strictly single line without wrapping! */
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow: visible;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRAMELESS HIGH-CONCEPT EDITORIAL COLLAGE (DREAM, PARIS, ACADEMICS & CREATIVE)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-collage-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 740px;
  overflow: visible;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

/* Large Ghost/Outline Typography Backdrop (Image 02 Poster Style) */
.journey-collage-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6%;
  left: -4%;
  width: 108%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.04);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.14);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Layer 1: Thematic Photographic Collage Cards */
.journey-collage-cards-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: visible;
}

.collage-photo-card {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #141416;
}

.collage-photo-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(0deg) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  border-color: var(--color-rose);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.25);
}

.collage-photo-card img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.collage-photo-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Card 1: DREAM • PARIS (Top Left) */
.card-paris {
  top: 3%;
  left: -2%;
  width: 220px;
  height: 290px;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card 2: ACADEMICS • UEF MARKETING (Middle Left) */
.card-academics {
  top: 38%;
  left: -7%;
  width: 210px;
  height: 275px;
  transform: rotate(5deg);
  border-color: rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.3);
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Card 3: CREATIVE MARKETER & STUDIO (Top Right) */
.card-creative {
  top: 2%;
  right: -3%;
  width: 235px;
  height: 310px;
  transform: rotate(4.5deg);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Tags, Tape, & Graphic Stamps */
.collage-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(12, 10, 14, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  z-index: 6;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.25);
}

.collage-card-tape {
  position: absolute;
  top: -9px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(-2deg);
  width: 65px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  z-index: 7;
}

.collage-card-tape.tape-right {
  top: auto;
  bottom: -9px;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(3deg);
}

.collage-card-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  color: #FA96C6;
  font-size: 1rem;
  z-index: 7;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.6);
}

/* Graphic Accent Badge Pill (Like the Matchday pill in Image 02) */
.collage-accent-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32%;
  right: -5%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FA96C6 0%, #D44D82 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.35);
  z-index: 5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Paris Stickers Layer */
.journey-stickers-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  overflow: visible;
}

.journey-paris-sticker {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 5;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transform-origin: center center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
  user-select: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.6);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.4s ease-out;
}

.journey-paris-sticker.is-popped {
  opacity: 1;
}

.journey-paris-sticker img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.journey-paris-sticker:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Soft Pink Glow Aura behind Character */
.journey-character-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.32) 0%, rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.15) 50%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 6;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* Foreground Cutout Character (Breaking the frames) */
.journey-hero-character-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 8;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-character-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 8;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 680px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
  transform-origin: 50% 40%;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Desktop Hover: Main publication micro-elevation */
@media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 1024px) {
  .journey-visual-col:hover .journey-character-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-10px) !important;
  }
  .journey-visual-col:hover .journey-character-glow {
    opacity: 0.95 !important;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTEGRATED EDITORIAL QUOTE BADGE (WOVEN DIRECTLY INTO THE COLLAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-collage-quote-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0%;
  right: -5%;
  z-index: 9;
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 90%;
  margin-top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 19, 25, 0.92) 0%, rgba(10, 8, 12, 0.96) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.journey-collage-quote-badge:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.03) translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-rose);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.journey-quote-corner-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-quote-script {
  font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: block;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.4);
}

.journey-quote-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, #FA96C6 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.journey-quote-body {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. SECTION 4: SERVICES OFFERED
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-plum-rose);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.4);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-index {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-index {
  color: var(--color-plum);
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-plum);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. SECTION 5: STORIES FROM UNIVERSITY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.stories-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  position: relative;
}

.stories-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-rose);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.15);
}

.story-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-card-icon img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.story-project-name {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.story-role-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.story-achievement-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-links-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.story-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-action-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-rose);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. SECTION 6: FEATURED PROJECT — LÀNG SÁCH ƯỚC MƠ
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.project-spotlight-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.spotlight-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 3.5rem;
}

.spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.spotlight-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.spotlight-role-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-plum);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.spotlight-project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-plum);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.spotlight-desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-align: justify;
}

.spotlight-gallery-preview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.spotlight-thumb-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #F0EDE8;
}

.spotlight-thumb-wrap.span-2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.spotlight-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.spotlight-thumb-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. SECTION 7: VISUAL DESIGN / CREATIVE SHOWCASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.showcase-section {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIFIED 1/3 CURSIVE TITLE OVERLAY SYSTEM (SECTIONS 4, 7, ETC.)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-header-wrap,
.showcase-header-wrap,
.stories-header-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title-stack {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title-stack .section-title-big {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Cursive script sits gracefully above & overlaps only top ~1/3 of title */
.section-cursive-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -58%) rotate(-3.5deg);
  font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.6rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 15px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.5);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.95;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Overlay for light backgrounds (e.g. Services Offered) */
.section-cursive-overlay.overlay-light {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.65), 0 0 12px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.7);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.45));
}

.services-header-wrap .section-subtitle,
.showcase-header-wrap .section-subtitle,
.stories-header-wrap .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 1.15rem auto 0 auto;
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
}

.showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.showcase-item-card {
  background: var(--gradient-dark-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Luminous Pink Aura & Optical Glow Highlight (Ánh quang hồng khi trỏ chuột) */
.showcase-item-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.42) 0%, rgba(212, 77, 130, 0.18) 45%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  z-index: 2;
}

.showcase-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: #FA96C6;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
              0 0 35px rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.6), 
              0 0 70px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.4);
}

.showcase-item-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.showcase-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.showcase-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.showcase-item-card:hover .showcase-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.05);
}

.showcase-overlay-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(16, 15, 13, 0.95) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.showcase-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.showcase-item-tag {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-rose);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. SECTION 8: MY MINDSET & CORE STRENGTHS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mindset-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.mindset-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.mindset-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mindset-portrait-stage {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(250, 150, 198, 0.12) 0%, rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.15);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.mindset-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.mindset-portrait-stage:hover .mindset-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mindset-header-group {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.mindset-title-impact {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FA96C6 0%, #942446 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.mindset-subtitle-cursive {
  font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  color: var(--color-plum);
  display: block;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: -0.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.18);
}

.mindset-strengths-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.strength-item-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.strength-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px);
  border-color: var(--color-plum);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.strength-title {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-plum);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.strength-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. SECTION 9: LET'S CONNECT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.connect-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.connect-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -15px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.connect-split-bg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FA96C6 0%, #942446 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.connect-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.connect-character-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.connect-character-img {
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 540px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.connect-character-col:hover .connect-character-img {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px);
}

.connect-content-col {
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.connect-header-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.connect-signature-script {
  font-family: var(--font-signature);
  font-size: 4.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 0.9;
  display: block;
  transform: rotate(-4deg);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.connect-title-giant {
  font-family: var(--font-impact);
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FA96C6 0%, #942446 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.connect-info-capsule {
  background: var(--glass-bg-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.connect-info-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.connect-info-row + .connect-info-row {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.connect-info-row img,
.hero-canva-contact-row img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.connect-actions-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.connect-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.connect-social-icons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.connect-action-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-plum);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.connect-action-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-plum);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-plum);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.3);
}

.connect-footer-bar {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. LIGHTBOX MODAL & TOAST NOTIFICATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(16, 15, 13, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-content-box {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.lightbox-modal.active .lightbox-content-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-family: var(--font-editorial);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-rose);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-msg {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--color-plum);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(148, 36, 70, 0.35);
  z-index: 10001;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast-msg.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.85s var(--ease-out-expo);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }