/* ============================================================
   tajwalia.com · 2026 — Layer 2: COMPONENTS
   Nav, buttons, hero + canvas shell, stats, about, brand wall,
   essay cards, timeline, skills, education, awards, beyond,
   contact, footer, lightbox.
   Every interactive element defines hover, active, and
   focus-visible states explicitly. All hover motion is
   transform/box-shadow only (compositor-safe, zero CLS).
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Navigation (glass tier 1 → tier 2 on scroll) ---------- */
.nav{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;
  background:var(--glass-1-bg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-1-blur)) saturate(1.15);
  backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-1-blur)) saturate(1.15);
  border-bottom:var(--glass-1-border);
  transition:background var(--t-med) var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:var(--glass-2-bg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-2-blur)) saturate(1.15);
  backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-2-blur)) saturate(1.15);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1), var(--glass-2-highlight);
}
@supports not ((backdrop-filter:blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(1px))){
  .nav, .nav.scrolled{background:rgba(var(--paper-rgb), .96)}
}
.nav-inner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  height:70px;
  transition:height var(--t-med) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-inner{height:58px}
.brand{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
.brand:hover{text-decoration:none}
.brand em{font-style:normal;color:var(--accent)}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.6rem;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-links a{
  color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:500;
  transition:color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}
.nav-cta{
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff!important;
  padding:.62em 1.15em;border-radius:var(--r-pill);font-weight:600;
  transition:background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-spring);
}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--accent-deep);text-decoration:none;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.nav-cta:active{transform:translateY(0)}
.nav-cv{
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink)!important;
  padding:.5em .95em;border-radius:var(--r-pill);font-weight:600;
  transition:border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-spring);
}
.nav-cv:hover{
  border-color:var(--accent-deep);background:var(--accent-tint);
  text-decoration:none;transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.nav-cv:active{transform:translateY(0)}
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;background:none;border:0;font-size:1.6rem;
  color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;padding:.2em .4em;
}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .nav-toggle{display:block}
  .nav-links{
    display:none;position:absolute;top:70px;left:0;right:0;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:0;
    background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
    padding:var(--s1) var(--gutter) var(--s3);
  }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-links{top:58px}
  .nav-links.open{display:flex}
  .nav-links li{width:100%}
  .nav-links a{display:block;padding:.75em 0;font-size:1.05rem}
  .nav-cta{display:inline-block;margin-top:.6em}
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;
  padding:.85em 1.5em;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-spring),
             background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.btn:hover{text-decoration:none;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(1px) scale(.99)}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:var(--focus-ring);outline-offset:var(--focus-offset)}
.btn-primary{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--accent-deep);box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .5)}
.btn-ghost{border:1.5px solid var(--ink);color:var(--ink);background:transparent}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.btn-arrow::after{content:"→";transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart)}
.btn-arrow:hover::after{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ---------- Hero + interactive canvas shell ---------- */
.hero{
  padding:clamp(var(--s6), 8vw, var(--s16)) 0 clamp(var(--s6), 6vw, var(--s10));
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-canvas{
  position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  /* Radial mask keeps type at AAA contrast over the mesh */
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 30% 40%, transparent 0 18%, #000 55%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(120% 100% at 30% 40%, transparent 0 18%, #000 55%);
}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .85fr;
  gap:clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s10));
  align-items:center;
}
.hero h1 .accent{color:var(--accent)}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:calc(var(--u) * 1.5);margin:var(--s4) 0 var(--s3)}
.hero-contact{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:var(--s3);color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.hero-contact a{color:var(--muted);transition:color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart)}
.hero-contact a:hover{color:var(--accent-deep)}
.hero-photo{position:relative;transform:translateY(calc(var(--offset-col) / 4))}
.hero-photo img{
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
  aspect-ratio:5/6;object-fit:cover;width:100%;
}
.hero-photo::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:-18px -18px auto auto;
  width:60%;height:60%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--accent);border-radius:var(--r-md);z-index:-1;
}
.hero-highlights{
  margin:var(--s4) 0 var(--s3);padding:0;list-style:none;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:var(--s1);
}
.hero-highlights li{
  font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink-soft);
  position:relative;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.4;
}
.hero-highlights li::before{
  content:"→";position:absolute;left:0;
  color:var(--accent);font-weight:bold;
}
.hero-highlights li strong{color:var(--ink)}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-photo{max-width:420px;transform:none}
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .hero-ctas{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
  .hero-ctas .btn{justify-content:center}
}

/* ---------- Stat band ---------- */
.stats{border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--card)}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line)}
.stat{background:var(--card);padding:var(--s4) var(--s3);text-align:left}
.stat .num{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);line-height:1;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums; /* counter animation cannot shift layout */
}
.stat .num em{font-style:normal;color:var(--accent);font-size:.65em}
.stat .lbl{color:var(--muted);font-size:.88rem;margin-top:.5em}
@media (max-width:760px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stat{padding:var(--s3) var(--s3)}
}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s8))}
/* Skim layer: body copy recedes, bolded key facts carry the story */
.about-grid p{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.about-grid p strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
.about-facts{
  display:grid;gap:var(--s2);align-content:start;
  transform:translateY(calc(var(--offset-col) / 3));
}
.fact{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:calc(var(--u) * 2.5) var(--s3);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.fact:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);border-color:rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .3)}
.fact h4{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-deep);margin:0 0 .35em;
}
.fact p{margin:0;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.96rem}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .about-facts{transform:none}
}

/* ---------- Brand wall ---------- */
.logos-note{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:var(--s3)}
.logo-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--line);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;
}
.logo-cell{
  background:var(--card);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  padding:1.8rem 1.5rem;min-height:110px;position:relative;
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             border-radius var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.logo-cell:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:0 14px 28px -10px rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .22);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);z-index:3;
}
.logo-cell img{
  max-height:44px;width:auto;max-width:130px;object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(1) contrast(.85);opacity:.75;
  transition:filter var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             opacity .45s var(--ease-out-quart),
             transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.logo-cell:hover img{filter:none;opacity:1;transform:scale(1.06)}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .logo-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .logo-cell{min-height:90px;padding:1.2rem}
}
.logo-grid.dense{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr)}
.logo-grid.dense .logo-cell{min-height:84px;padding:1.15rem 1rem}
.logo-grid.dense .logo-cell img{max-height:34px;max-width:110px}
@media (max-width:880px){.logo-grid.dense{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .logo-grid.dense{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .logo-grid.dense .logo-cell{min-height:70px;padding:.9rem .7rem}
  .logo-grid.dense .logo-cell img{max-height:28px;max-width:88px}
}
.brands-more{text-align:center;margin:var(--s4) 0 var(--s1)}
.brand-group{margin-top:var(--s5)}
.brand-group-title{font-size:1.02rem;margin:0 0 .9rem;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.6em}
.brand-group-title span{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-deep);
  background:var(--accent-tint);border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:.15em .8em;
}
#all-brands{animation:fadeDown var(--t-med) var(--ease-out-quart)}
@keyframes fadeDown{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ---------- Essay / insight cards ---------- */
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:var(--s3)}
.cards.cols3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.card{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);text-decoration:none;border-color:rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .25)}
.card:active{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.card:focus-visible{outline:var(--focus-ring);outline-offset:var(--focus-offset)}
.card-img{aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-deep)}
.card-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .35s var(--ease-out-quart)}
.card:hover .card-img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.card-body{padding:var(--card-pad);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem;flex:1}
.card-kicker{
  font-size:var(--text-2xs);font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:var(--track-caps);text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-deep);
}
.card h3{margin:0}
.card p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.97rem;margin:0}
.card-link{margin-top:auto;padding-top:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent-deep)}
.card-link::after{content:" →";display:inline-block;transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart)}
.card:hover .card-link::after{transform:translateX(3px)}
.card.essay .card-body{padding:var(--s4) var(--s3) var(--s3)}
.card.essay h3{font-size:1.3rem}
.card.essay{border-top:3px solid var(--accent)}
@media (max-width:880px){.cards.cols3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:760px){.cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Experience timeline ---------- */
.timeline{position:relative;max-width:860px}
.timeline::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:7px;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:1.5px;
  background:var(--line);
}
.t-item{position:relative;padding:0 0 var(--s5) var(--s5)}
.t-item:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.t-item::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:8px;width:15px;height:15px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--paper);border:2.5px solid var(--accent);
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-spring),
             background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.t-item:hover::before{transform:scale(1.25);background:var(--accent-tint)}
.t-dates{
  font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);
}
.t-item h3{margin:.25em 0 .1em}
.t-org{color:var(--accent-deep);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem}
.t-item p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.97rem;margin:.6em 0 0}
.t-brands{margin-top:.7em;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.t-brands strong{color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600}

/* ---------- Skills ---------- */
.skills-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--s3)}
.skill{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:var(--s3) var(--s3) calc(var(--u) * 2.5);
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.skill:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.skill h3{font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:.7em}
.skill ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.45em}
.skill li{
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:.32em .85em;
  font-size:.86rem;color:var(--ink-soft);background:var(--paper);
  transition:border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             background var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.skill li:hover{border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--accent-deep);background:var(--accent-tint)}
.skill-note{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin:.9em 0 0}
@media (max-width:880px){.skills-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Education ---------- */
.edu-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:var(--s3)}
.edu{
  position:relative;background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:var(--s4) var(--s4) var(--s3);
  border-top:3px solid var(--accent);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.edu:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.edu-level{
  display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent-deep);background:var(--accent-tint);
  border-radius:var(--r-pill);padding:.3em .95em;margin-bottom:.9rem;
}
.edu h3{font-size:1.22rem;margin:0 0 .25em}
.edu p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;margin:0 0 1.1em}
.edu .yr{
  font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ink);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:.7rem;
}
@media (max-width:880px){.edu-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Awards ---------- */
.awards-title{margin:var(--s6) 0 var(--s3);font-size:1.25rem}
.award-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:var(--s2)}
.award{
  background:var(--paper-deep);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:calc(var(--u) * 3) calc(var(--u) * 2.5);position:relative;
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart),
             border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.award:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .3)}
.award::before{content:"✦";color:var(--accent);font-size:1rem;display:block;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.award-yr{
  position:absolute;top:1.2rem;right:1.2rem;font-family:var(--serif);
  color:var(--accent-deep);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;
}
.award h4{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;
  margin:0 0 .3em;line-height:1.35;padding-right:2.6rem;
}
.award p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem;margin:0}
@media (max-width:960px){.award-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:680px){.award-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:480px){.award-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Beyond the work ---------- */
.beyond-facts{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:var(--s2);margin-top:var(--s4);
}
.beyond-fact{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:var(--s3) calc(var(--u) * 3);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  transition:transform var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.beyond-fact:hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
.beyond-fact h4{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.15rem;
  margin:0 0 .5em;color:var(--accent-deep);
}
.beyond-fact p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:.94rem;margin:0;line-height:1.5}
@media (max-width:880px){.beyond-facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:550px){.beyond-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Contact (glass tier 2 card) ---------- */
.contact-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;
  gap:clamp(var(--s4), 5vw, var(--s8));align-items:start;
}
.contact-list{margin:var(--s3) 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none;display:grid;gap:var(--s2)}
.contact-list li{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:var(--s2);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-bottom:var(--s2);
}
.contact-list .cl{
  font-size:var(--text-2xs);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:var(--track-caps);
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);min-width:72px;
}
.contact-list a{font-weight:500}
.contact-card{
  background:var(--glass-2-bg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-2-blur)) saturate(1.15);
  backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-2-blur)) saturate(1.15);
  border:var(--glass-2-border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-2), var(--glass-2-highlight);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:var(--s5) var(--s4);
  transform:translateY(calc(var(--offset-col) / 4));
}
@supports not ((backdrop-filter:blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(1px))){
  .contact-card{background:var(--card)}
}
.contact-card h3{margin-top:0}
@media (max-width:880px){
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .contact-card{transform:none}
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer{border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--card)}
.foot{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:var(--s2);padding:var(--s4) var(--gutter);
  font-size:var(--text-xs);color:var(--muted);
}
.foot a{color:var(--ink-soft)}
.foot a:hover{color:var(--accent-deep)}
@media (max-width:680px){.foot{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}

/* ---------- Glass surface extensions ----------
   Applies the bento glass language to the essay cards
   (How I Work + Insights), education cards, and skill cards
   so the whole page speaks one material system. Declared after
   the base component styles so these override cleanly. */

.card.essay,
.edu,
.skill{
  background:var(--glass-2-bg);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-2-blur)) saturate(1.1);
  backdrop-filter:blur(var(--glass-2-blur)) saturate(1.1);
  border:var(--glass-2-border);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1), var(--glass-2-highlight);
}
@supports not ((backdrop-filter:blur(1px)) or (-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(1px))){
  .card.essay, .edu, .skill{background:var(--card)}
}

/* Keep the copper signature edge on essay + education cards,
   re-tuned for the larger radius */
.card.essay{border-top:3px solid var(--accent)}
.edu{border-top:3px solid var(--accent)}

/* Composite hover transform matched to the bento cards:
   cursor tilt (--rx/--ry from main.js) + lift + zoom.
   Idle values resolve to the identity transform. */
.card.essay,
.edu,
.skill{
  transform:perspective(900px)
            rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg))
            rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg))
            translateY(var(--lift, 0px))
            scale(var(--zoom, 1));
  transition:transform .18s var(--ease-out-quart),
             box-shadow var(--t-med) var(--ease-out-quart),
             border-color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.card.essay:hover,
.edu:hover,
.skill:hover{
  --lift:-6px;
  --zoom:1.012;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-3), var(--glass-2-highlight);
  border-color:rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .35);
  border-top-color:var(--accent);
}
.card.essay:active{--lift:-2px;--zoom:1.004}

/* Cursor-following sheen, same treatment as the bento cards */
.card.essay::before,
.edu::before,
.skill::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;
  background:radial-gradient(260px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
             rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent 62%);
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
  transition:opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.card.essay:hover::before,
.edu:hover::before,
.skill:hover::before{opacity:1}
.card.essay > *, .edu > *, .skill > *{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* Soft copper aura in the corner, same as bento feature cards */
.card.essay,
.edu,
.skill{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.card.essay::after,
.edu::after,
.skill::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;right:-70px;top:-70px;
  width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(var(--accent-rgb), .08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
  transition:opacity var(--t-med) var(--ease-out-quart);
}
.card.essay:hover::after,
.edu:hover::after,
.skill:hover::after{opacity:1}

/* Skill chips read better on glass with a solid pill fill */
.skill li{background:rgba(var(--card-rgb), .8)}

/* ---------- Lightbox ---------- */
.article-img, .artifact-grid img{
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out-quart), filter .3s var(--ease-out-quart);
  cursor:zoom-in;
}
.article-img:hover, .artifact-grid img:hover{transform:scale(1.015);filter:brightness(.97)}
#lightbox{
  position:fixed;z-index:2000;inset:0;
  background:rgba(var(--ink-rgb), .95);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .3s var(--ease-out-quart);
  overflow:auto;padding:30px;
}
#lightbox.active{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
#lightbox img{
  max-width:90%;max-height:85%;border-radius:8px;
  box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  transform:scale(.95);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease-out-quart);
  cursor:zoom-in;
}
#lightbox.active img{transform:scale(1)}
#lightbox.zoomed{align-items:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start}
#lightbox.zoomed img{max-width:none;max-height:none;width:1600px;cursor:zoom-out;margin:auto}
.close-lb{
  position:absolute;top:20px;right:30px;color:#fff;
  font-size:40px;font-weight:300;cursor:pointer;user-select:none;
  transition:color var(--t-fast) var(--ease-out-quart);z-index:2010;
}
.close-lb:hover{color:var(--accent)}