/* ============================================================
   NORTHULT GHANA — DESIGN SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --nu-navy:        #0E2547;
  --nu-navy-deep:   #061838;
  --nu-navy-soft:   #1A3A6A;
  --nu-silver:      #C0C0D0;
  --nu-cyan:        #3DD9D6;
  --nu-cyan-deep:   #2BB8B5;
  --nu-cyan-glow:   rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.35);
  --nu-pink:        #FF8FB3;
  --nu-amber:       #FFC58F;
  --nu-green:       #A8E6A0;
  --nu-purple:      #B5A8E6;
  --nu-white:       #FFFFFF;
  --nu-bg:          #F5F7FA;
  --nu-bg-alt:      #EEF1F6;
  --nu-text:        #0E1A2B;
  --nu-text-muted:  #5A6B80;
  --nu-text-subtle: #8B9AAF;
  --nu-text-on-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  --nu-text-on-dark-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  --nu-border:      #DCE3EC;
  --nu-shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px rgba(14, 37, 71, 0.06);
  --nu-shadow:      0 10px 30px rgba(14, 37, 71, 0.10);
  --nu-shadow-lg:   0 20px 50px rgba(14, 37, 71, 0.18);
  --nu-radius-sm:   6px;
  --nu-radius:      12px;
  --nu-radius-lg:   18px;
  --nu-radius-pill: 999px;
  --font-display: "Space Grotesk", "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "JetBrains Mono", "Fira Code", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
}

/* ---------- BASE ---------- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--nu-text);
  background: var(--nu-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--nu-navy); text-decoration: none; transition: color .18s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--nu-text);
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem); }
p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--nu-text-muted); }
.accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--nu-cyan), #8FE9E7);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  font-style: italic;
}
::selection { background: var(--nu-cyan); color: var(--nu-navy-deep); }

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
.container { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.container-narrow { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-alt { background: var(--nu-bg); }

/* ---------- ELEMENTS ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nu-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--nu-cyan); }
.eyebrow-dark { color: var(--nu-navy); }
.eyebrow-dark::before { background: var(--nu-navy); }
.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 64px; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-head p { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary { background: var(--nu-cyan); color: var(--nu-navy-deep) !important; }
.btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px var(--nu-cyan-glow); }
.btn-dark { background: var(--nu-navy); color: var(--nu-white) !important; }
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--nu-navy-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--nu-navy); border-color: var(--nu-navy); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--nu-navy); color: var(--nu-white); }
.btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); color: var(--nu-white) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-color: var(--nu-white); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- HEADER / NAV ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: rgba(6, 24, 56, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: background .25s ease, padding .25s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 10px 0;
  padding-top: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px));
  background: rgba(6, 24, 56, 0.94);
}.nav-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--nu-white) !important; }
.nav-logo:hover { color: var(--nu-cyan) !important; }
.nav-logo img {
  height: 38px; width: 38px; object-fit: contain;
  background: var(--nu-white); padding: 4px; border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo .brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-menu a {
  display: inline-block; padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius-pill);
  transition: color .15s ease;
}
.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a.active { color: var(--nu-cyan); }
.nav-cta { margin-left: 12px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; color: var(--nu-white); cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }

/* ---------- TABLET / MOBILE NAV (under 980px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .site-header {
    padding: 10px 0;
    padding-top: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px));
  }  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav-menu, .nav-cta {
    position: fixed; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
    background: var(--nu-navy-deep);
    padding: 12px 24px 24px;
    transform: translateY(-150%); transition: transform .3s ease;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .nav-cta { padding-top: 0; }
  .nav-menu.is-open, .nav-menu.is-open ~ .nav-cta { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav-menu a { padding: 12px 14px; }
}

/* ---------- PHONE TIGHTENING (under 540px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .site-header { padding: 10px 0; }
  .site-header .container { padding: 0 18px; }
  .nav-bar { gap: 8px; }
  .nav-logo { gap: 8px; min-width: 0; flex: 1; }
  .nav-logo img { height: 32px; width: 32px; }
  .nav-logo .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
  .hero { padding-top: 100px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
  .hero .lead { font-size: 1rem; padding: 0 12px; }
  .hero-cta .btn { padding: 12px 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .hero::before, .hero::after { width: 400px; height: 400px; }
}

/* ---------- HERO MARQUEE ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--nu-navy-deep);
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark);
  padding: 140px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  animation: dots-drift 60s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes dots-drift {
  0%   { background-position: 0 0; }
  100% { background-position: 240px 240px; }
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.16), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  bottom: -200px; left: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 58, 106, 0.4), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; padding-bottom: 50px; }
.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.25);
  color: var(--nu-cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-tag .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nu-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--nu-cyan-glow);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--nu-cyan-glow); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px transparent; }
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--nu-white);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.hero .lead {
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.marquee {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 30px 0;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 80px, #000 calc(100% - 80px), transparent 100%);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 60s linear infinite;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Project screenshot cards */
.project-screenshot {
  display: block;
  width: 320px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.project-screenshot:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.project-screenshot-inner {
  border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  background: var(--nu-white);
}
.browser-bar { background: #f5f5f5; padding: 8px 12px; display: flex; gap: 5px; align-items: center; }
.browser-bar .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; }
.browser-bar .dot-r { background: #ff5f57; }
.browser-bar .dot-y { background: #febc2e; }
.browser-bar .dot-g { background: #28c840; }
.browser-url {
  margin-left: 12px; background: var(--nu-white);
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--nu-text-muted);
}
.project-preview {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10; padding: 22px;
  color: var(--nu-white);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
}
.color-gradient-navy   .project-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nu-navy), var(--nu-navy-soft)); }
.color-gradient-light  .project-preview { background: var(--nu-white); color: var(--nu-navy); }
.color-gradient-cyan   .project-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nu-cyan), var(--nu-navy)); }
.color-gradient-warm   .project-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nu-amber), var(--nu-pink)); color: #4A1B0C; }
.color-gradient-pink   .project-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nu-pink), #FF6F8C); }
.color-gradient-green  .project-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nu-green), #5BC851); color: #1B3D17; }
.color-gradient-purple .project-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nu-purple), #7C6BD6); }
.color-gradient-amber  .project-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nu-amber), #FF9F3D); color: #4A2E0C; }
.preview-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.preview-tagline { font-size: 0.78rem; opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.preview-blocks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 6px; margin-top: auto; }
.preview-blocks div { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); height: 26px; border-radius: 3px; }
.color-gradient-light .preview-blocks div,
.color-gradient-warm .preview-blocks div,
.color-gradient-green .preview-blocks div,
.color-gradient-amber .preview-blocks div { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.preview-blocks div:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0.65; }
.project-meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  margin-top: 12px; padding: 0 4px;
}
.project-title { color: var(--nu-white); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.project-category { color: var(--nu-cyan); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

/* Hero meta strip */
.hero-meta { position: relative; z-index: 2; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin-top: 40px; }
.hero-meta-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); padding: 36px 28px; gap: 24px; }
.hero-meta-item { text-align: center; }
.hero-meta-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--nu-cyan); line-height: 1;
}
.hero-meta-item .lbl { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--nu-text-on-dark-muted); margin-top: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .hero-meta-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .marquee-track, .hero-bg-dots, .pulse-dot { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- SERVICES GRID (homepage) ---------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--nu-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--nu-shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--nu-cyan);
}
.service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--nu-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--nu-navy); }
.service-card p { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--nu-cyan-deep);
}

/* ---------- APPROACH GRID ---------- */
.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}
.approach-step { padding-top: 8px; }
.approach-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--nu-cyan-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px; padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--nu-cyan);
  display: inline-block;
}
.approach-step h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--nu-navy); }

/* ---------- PAGE HEADER (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-header {
  background: var(--nu-navy-deep);
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark);
  padding: 160px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.12), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-header h1 { color: var(--nu-white); margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
.page-header .page-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark-muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  position: relative;
}
.page-header.page-header--post { padding-bottom: 60px; }
.post-meta-row {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-top: 20px; position: relative;
}
.post-meta-row .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.crumbs {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative;
}
.crumbs a { color: var(--nu-cyan); }
.crumbs .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin: 0 4px; }

/* ---------- PROSE (rich content) ---------- */
.prose { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--nu-text); }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--nu-navy); margin-top: 2.2em; margin-bottom: .6em; }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--nu-navy); margin-top: 1.8em; margin-bottom: .5em; }
.prose p { color: var(--nu-text); margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 1.6em; padding-left: 1.4em; color: var(--nu-text); }
.prose ul li, .prose ol li { margin-bottom: 0.6em; line-height: 1.7; }
.prose a { color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(43, 184, 181, 0.3); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); }
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nu-cyan);
  margin: 1.8em 0;
  padding: 0.4em 0 0.4em 1.4em;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--nu-text-muted);
}
.prose code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.88em;
  background: var(--nu-bg); padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px; color: var(--nu-navy);
}
.prose pre {
  background: var(--nu-navy-deep); color: var(--nu-text-on-dark);
  padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
  overflow-x: auto; font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 1.8em 0;
}
.prose pre code { background: transparent; color: inherit; padding: 0; font-size: inherit; }
.prose hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--nu-border); margin: 3em 0; }
.prose img { border-radius: var(--nu-radius); margin: 1.8em 0; }
.post-footer { margin-top: 60px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid var(--nu-border); }

/* ---------- VALUES + TEAM ---------- */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--nu-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.value-card:hover { border-color: var(--nu-cyan); box-shadow: var(--nu-shadow); }
.value-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.12);
  color: var(--nu-cyan-deep);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.value-card h3 { color: var(--nu-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--nu-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--nu-shadow-lg); border-color: var(--nu-cyan); }
.team-photo { aspect-ratio: 1/1; overflow: hidden; }
.team-body { padding: 20px 22px 22px; text-align: center; }
.team-name { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--nu-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.team-bio { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--nu-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- SERVICE DETAIL ---------- */
.service-detail {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 60px; padding: 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
.service-detail:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.service-detail-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--nu-cyan-deep);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.service-detail h2 { color: var(--nu-navy); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.service-detail-lead { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.service-detail-body h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--nu-navy); margin-top: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-detail-body h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.service-detail-body ul { margin: 0 0 1.5em; padding-left: 1.3em; color: var(--nu-text); }
.service-detail-body li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 760px) { .service-detail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }

/* ---------- WORK PAGE ---------- */
.work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 36px;
}
.work-grid .project-screenshot { width: 100%; }
.project-screenshot--large { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- INSIGHTS / BLOG ---------- */
.post-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}
.post-card {
  background: var(--nu-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: block;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--nu-shadow-lg); border-color: var(--nu-cyan); }
.post-card-meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--nu-text-subtle);
}
.post-category { color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); }
.post-card h3 { color: var(--nu-navy); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.post-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.insights-empty { text-align: center; padding: 60px 0; }
.insights-empty h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.insights-empty p { margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ---------- CONTACT ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 60px;
}
.contact-info h2 { color: var(--nu-navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-method {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
}
.contact-method:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.contact-method-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.12);
  color: var(--nu-cyan-deep);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-method-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--nu-text-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-method-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--nu-navy);
}
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--nu-bg);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
}
.contact-form .form-row { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.contact-form label {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--nu-navy); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius-sm);
  background: var(--nu-white); color: var(--nu-text);
  transition: border-color .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--nu-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.18);
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px; }
}

/* ---------- CTA BAND ---------- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--nu-navy-deep);
  color: var(--nu-text-on-dark);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  width: 700px; height: 700px;
  top: -200px; right: -200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 217, 214, 0.16), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--nu-white); margin-bottom: 14px; max-width: 580px; }
.cta-band p { color: var(--nu-text-on-dark-muted); max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .cta-band-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--nu-navy-deep);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--nu-cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.site-footer h4 {
  color: var(--nu-white); font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
}
.site-footer a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--nu-cyan); }
.footer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-brand p { margin: 14px 0 18px; max-width: 320px; }
.footer-brand .logo-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.footer-brand .logo-row img {
  height: 36px; width: 36px; object-fit: contain;
  background: var(--nu-white); padding: 4px; border-radius: 6px;
}
.footer-brand .logo-row strong {
  color: var(--nu-white); font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--nu-cyan);
  color: var(--nu-navy-deep);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.footer-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-list li { padding: 5px 0; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

/* CASE STUDY: VISIT LIVE SITE CTA */
.case-study-live {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px; padding: 22px 24px; margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: var(--nu-bg); border: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nu-cyan); border-radius: var(--nu-radius);
}
.case-study-live-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--nu-navy);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .case-study-live { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
  .case-study-live .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* SERVICES PAGE: SELECTED WORK GRID */
.live-work-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.live-work-card {
  background: var(--nu-white); border: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  border-radius: var(--nu-radius); padding: 28px 26px;
  transition: all .3s ease; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.live-work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--nu-shadow-lg); border-color: var(--nu-cyan);
}
.live-work-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--nu-text-subtle); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.live-work-category { color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); }
.live-work-dot { color: var(--nu-text-subtle); opacity: 0.6; }
.live-work-url { color: var(--nu-text-muted); }
.live-work-title { color: var(--nu-navy); font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.live-work-tagline { color: var(--nu-text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
.live-work-links {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--nu-border);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.live-work-case { color: var(--nu-navy); }
.live-work-visit { color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); }
.live-work-case:hover { color: var(--nu-cyan-deep); }
.live-work-visit:hover { color: var(--nu-navy); }