/* =====================================================================
   BRAZIL CREATIVE — design system
   Cinematic Modern direction.
   Mobile-first. Container queries. Modern CSS primitives only.
===================================================================== */

@layer reset, tokens, base, layout, components, motion, utilities;

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
@layer reset {
  *,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
  *  { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%; }
  body { min-height: 100dvh; line-height: 1.5; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }
  img,picture,svg,video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
  button,input,select,textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; background: none; border: 0; }
  button { cursor: pointer; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  ul,ol { list-style: none; }
  :focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }
}

/* ---------- TOKENS ---------- */
@layer tokens {
  :root {
    /* Cinematic Modern palette */
    --ink: #0A0A0A;
    --ink-2: #141415;
    --midnight: #1A1D2E;
    --gold: #C9A875;
    --gold-glow: rgba(201,168,117,0.18);
    --velvet: #8B0E2C;
    --paper: #F5F1E8;
    --paper-2: #ECE6D6;
    --line: rgba(245,241,232,0.10);
    --line-strong: rgba(245,241,232,0.22);
    --grey: rgba(245,241,232,0.55);
    --grey-2: rgba(245,241,232,0.75);

    /* Type */
    --serif: "Fraunces", "DM Serif Display", Georgia, serif;
    --sans:  "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --mono:  "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;

    /* Fluid type — clamp(min, preferred, max) */
    --fs-display:  clamp(3rem, 8.5vw, 8rem);
    --fs-h1:       clamp(2.25rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    --fs-h2:       clamp(1.75rem, 4.2vw, 3.25rem);
    --fs-h3:       clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
    --fs-lead:     clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
    --fs-body:     1rem;
    --fs-small:    0.8125rem;
    --fs-xs:       0.6875rem;

    /* Space */
    --gap-xs: 0.5rem;
    --gap-sm: 0.75rem;
    --gap:    1rem;
    --gap-md: 1.5rem;
    --gap-lg: 2.5rem;
    --gap-xl: 4rem;
    --gap-2xl: 7rem;

    /* Containers */
    --pad-x: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    --max:   1440px;

    /* Motion */
    --ease:        cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --dur-fast:   180ms;
    --dur:        320ms;
    --dur-slow:   600ms;
    --dur-reveal: 900ms;

    /* Radii */
    --r-sm: 6px;
    --r:    14px;
    --r-lg: 22px;

    /* Z */
    --z-nav: 100;
    --z-overlay: 200;
    --z-modal: 300;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    :root {
      --dur-fast: 1ms;
      --dur: 1ms;
      --dur-slow: 1ms;
      --dur-reveal: 1ms;
    }
    *,*::before,*::after {
      animation-duration: 1ms !important;
      transition-duration: 1ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
  }
}

/* ---------- BASE ---------- */
@layer base {
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  ::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

  h1,h2,h3,h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
  h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
  h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

  em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); }
  strong { font-weight: 600; }

  p { line-height: 1.55; max-width: 70ch; color: var(--grey-2); }
  p.lead { font-size: var(--fs-lead); color: var(--paper); line-height: 1.45; }

  /* Skip link */
  .skip {
    position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink);
    padding: 8px 16px; z-index: 9999;
  }
  .skip:focus { left: 16px; top: 16px; }
}

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
@layer layout {
  .wrap { max-width: var(--max); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--pad-x); }

  .section {
    padding-block: var(--gap-2xl);
    container-type: inline-size;
    position: relative;
  }
  .section--alt { background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink); }
  .section--alt p { color: rgba(10,10,10,0.7); }
  .section--alt em { color: var(--velvet); }
  .section--tight { padding-block: var(--gap-xl); }

  .section__head {
    display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--gap-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--gap-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .section--alt .section__head { border-bottom-color: rgba(10,10,10,0.12); }

  .section__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .section--alt .section__eyebrow { color: rgba(10,10,10,0.5); }

  .section__title { font-size: var(--fs-h2); max-width: 18ch; }

  .section__cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .section__cta:hover { color: var(--paper); }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .section__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: start; gap: var(--gap); }
  }
}

/* ---------- COMPONENTS ---------- */
@layer components {
  /* ---- TOP NAV ---- */
  .nav {
    position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: var(--z-nav);
    padding: var(--gap) var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .nav.is-scrolled {
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 88%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  }
  .nav__brand {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav__brand .dot { color: var(--gold); }

  .nav__links {
    display: flex; gap: var(--gap-lg);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav__links a {
    position: relative; padding: 6px 0;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links a::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 1px; background: currentColor; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
  .nav__links a.is-current { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav__links a.is-current::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .nav__toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .nav__toggle span,
  .nav__toggle span::before,
  .nav__toggle span::after {
    content: ""; display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--paper);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__toggle span { position: relative; }
  .nav__toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -6px; left: 0; }
  .nav__toggle span::after  { position: absolute; top:  6px; left: 0; }
  body.menu-open .nav__toggle span { background: transparent; }
  body.menu-open .nav__toggle span::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  body.menu-open .nav__toggle span::after  { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .nav__links { display: none; }
    .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  }

  /* mobile overlay menu */
  .nav__overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: calc(var(--z-nav) - 1);
    background: var(--ink);
    padding: 6rem var(--pad-x) var(--gap-xl);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 480ms var(--ease);
  }
  body.menu-open .nav__overlay { transform: translateY(0); }
  .nav__overlay__links {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .nav__overlay__links a { padding-block: 0.4rem; }
  .nav__overlay__links a:hover { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
  .nav__overlay__foot {
    font-family: var(--mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--grey); letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--gap);
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* CHOOSER HOME — minimal, three-path entrance                  */
  /* ============================================================ */

  body.body--chooser {
    min-height: 100dvh;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  body.body--chooser main { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

  .chooser-nav {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: var(--gap) var(--pad-x);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative; z-index: 5;
  }
  .chooser-nav__brand {
    display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .chooser-nav__brand-name {
    font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  /* Bigger wordmark on the HOME page (desktop only) — Inter sans-serif, modern */
  @media (min-width: 700px) {
    .body--home .chooser-nav__brand-name {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-weight: 800; font-style: normal;
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.55vw, 1.4rem);
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--paper);
      transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
    }
    .body--home .chooser-nav__brand:hover .chooser-nav__brand-name { color: var(--gold); }
    .body--home .chooser-nav { padding-block: clamp(1rem, 2vh, 1.5rem); }
    .body--home .chooser-nav__brand { gap: 7px; }
    .body--home .chooser-nav__brand-loc {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    }
  }
  .chooser-nav__brand-loc {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.625rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .chooser-nav__brand-loc svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .chooser-nav__brand:hover .chooser-nav__brand-loc { color: var(--grey-2); }
  .chooser-nav__links {
    display: flex; gap: var(--gap-md);
    font-family: var(--mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .chooser-nav__links a { color: var(--grey-2); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .chooser-nav__links a:hover, .chooser-nav__links a.is-current { color: var(--gold); }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .chooser-nav { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--gap-sm); }
    .chooser-nav__links { width: 100%; gap: var(--gap-sm) var(--gap-md); }
  }

  .chooser {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 3.5rem);
    padding: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem) var(--pad-x) clamp(2rem, 5vh, 4rem);
    background: var(--ink);
    position: relative;
  }

  .chooser__question {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 6vw, 5.25rem);
    line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 22ch; margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .chooser__question span { display: block; }
  .chooser__question em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); }

  .chooser__triple {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gap);
    flex: 1;
    min-height: clamp(380px, 50vh, 580px);
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  @media (min-width: 900px) {
    .chooser__triple { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  .path {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    isolation: isolate;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: end;
    color: var(--paper);
    min-height: clamp(280px, 36vh, 420px);
    transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  }
  .path__bg-tint { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease); }
  .path__bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1; opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  }
  .path__veil {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.55) 70%, rgba(10,10,10,0.85) 100%);
  }

  .path__content {
    position: relative; z-index: 3;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .path__num {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .path__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.2vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .path__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .path__pitch {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    max-width: 38ch;
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
  }
  .path__cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    width: fit-content;
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .path__cta .arr { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  @media (hover: hover) {
    .path:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .path:hover .path__bg { opacity: 0.65; }
    .path:hover .path__bg-tint { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .path:hover .path__cta { gap: 1.1rem; }
    .path:hover .path__cta .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }
  }
  /* per-path accent shifts on hover */
  .path--sales:hover .path__title em { color: #82C170; }
  .path--brands:hover .path__title em { color: #C879E0; }

  /* ---- subnav (sub-chapter anchor links inside pillar pages) ---- */
  .subnav {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--gap-sm) var(--gap-md);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .subnav a {
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .subnav a:hover { color: var(--velvet); border-bottom-color: var(--velvet); }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* STATS TICKER BAR (running tally — top of home)               */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .stats-bar {
    background: var(--ink);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .stats-bar--bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, #050505 100%);
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* COLLAGE — single horizontal strip of stills above ticker    */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .collage {
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vh, 3.5rem) var(--pad-x) clamp(1.75rem, 4vh, 3rem);
  }
  .collage__head {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin: 0 auto clamp(1rem, 2vh, 1.5rem);
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  }
  .collage__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .collage__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
    line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .collage__grid {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(4px, 0.5vw, 8px);
  }
  .collage__tile {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,117,0.08) 0%, rgba(139,14,44,0.06) 60%, rgba(26,29,46,0.10) 100%),
      var(--ink-2, #14141a);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.06);
    transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .collage__tile::before {
    content: attr(data-tile);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.45rem; left: 0.55rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.30);
  }
  .collage__tile:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,168,117,0.30);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* Tablet — 5 across (two implicit rows still allowed if needed) */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .collage__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); }
  }

  /* Mobile — horizontal scroll to keep it one row */
  @media (max-width: 560px) {
    .collage__grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 28%);
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      padding-bottom: 4px;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    .collage__tile { scroll-snap-align: start; }
  }

  .stats-bar--bottom .stats-bar__inner {
    padding-block: clamp(1.5rem, 3vh, 2.4rem);
  }
  .stats-bar--bottom .stats-bar__num {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  }
  .stats-bar--bottom .stats-bar__plus {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem);
  }
  .stats-bar__inner {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vh, 1.4rem) var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.6rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .stats-bar__label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .stats-bar__count {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .stats-bar__num {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--paper);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .stats-bar__plus {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-left: -0.2rem;
  }
  .stats-bar__lbl {
    font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    margin-left: 0.4rem;
  }
  .stats-bar__attr {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-left: auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .stats-bar__attr { margin-left: 0; width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* FEATURED HEADER — per-slide bg video, rotating captions     */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .featured {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(580px, 76dvh, 820px);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: var(--ink);
  }
  .featured__slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease);
  }
  .featured__slide.is-active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

  /* per-slide background layer (tint → still → video, lowest to highest) */
  .featured__slide-tint {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .featured__slide-still {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  }
  .featured__slide-video {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.62;
  }
  .featured__veil {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.20) 30%, rgba(10,10,10,0.95) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.65) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.15) 55%, transparent 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(10,10,10,0.45) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }

  /* legacy shared bg layers — kept for backward compat (no longer used on home) */
  .featured__bg-video {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0; opacity: 0.55;
  }
  .featured__bg-tint {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 40%, rgba(28,36,64,0.35) 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(42,21,48,0.30) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .featured__captions {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3;
  }

  .featured__caption {
    position: relative; z-index: 5;
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    height: 100%;
    /* horizontal padding clears the overlay arrows on left/right edges */
    padding: clamp(2rem, 5vh, 4rem) clamp(var(--pad-x), 7vw, 6.5rem) clamp(4.5rem, 9vh, 6rem);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: end;
    color: var(--paper);
    gap: 0;
  }
  .featured__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease) 200ms,
                transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease) 200ms;
  }
  .featured__slide.is-active .featured__eyebrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  /* Brand-eyebrow on home slide 1 — hide on desktop (redundant with bigger nav wordmark),
     keep on mobile where the user prefers the gold accent over the bg image */
  @media (min-width: 700px) {
    .featured__eyebrow--brand { display: none; }
  }
  .featured__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 6.2vw, 5.25rem);
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    max-width: 22ch;
    /* lock single-line height so titles align across slides */
    min-height: 1.05em;
    margin-bottom: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vh, 1.25rem);
    color: var(--paper);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .featured__title span { display: inline; }
  /* slide 1 (intro) keeps 2-line stacked treatment */
  .featured__title--stacked { font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 8vw, 7rem); min-height: calc(2em + 0.08em); line-height: 1.0; }
  .featured__title--stacked span { display: block; margin-block: 0.04em; }
  .featured__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); }
  .featured__sub {
    font-size: var(--fs-lead);
    max-width: 56ch;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-md);
  }
  .featured__cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    width: fit-content;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--paper);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), gap var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .featured__cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); gap: 1rem; }
  .featured__cta .arr { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .featured__cta:hover .arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* role label — short single line in gold (e.g. "Stand-up Comedian") */
  .featured__role {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0 0.6rem;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vh, 1.2rem);
    min-height: 1.5em;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* description — prose line with optional gold-tinted lead label */
  .featured__desc {
    margin: 0 0 clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vh, 1.75rem);
    /* lock 3-line height so descriptions align across slides regardless of length */
    min-height: calc(3 * 1.55em);
    max-width: 64ch;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--grey-2);
  }
  .featured__desc-lead {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .featured__role-item { display: inline; }
  .featured__role-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: " //";
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.45);
    margin-left: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* achievement credits — clean single-line mono caps, same size as role */
  .featured__credits {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.3rem 1.4rem;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vh, 1.25rem);
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    min-height: 1.5em;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 0.88vw, 0.88rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .featured__credits > div {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.45rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .featured__credits-item {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  /* Number — same font/size as label, just colored gold for emphasis */
  .featured__credits-num {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-weight: 500; font-style: normal;
    font-size: inherit;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .featured__credits-lbl {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: inherit;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.65);
  }

  /* legacy topline kept for backward compat (no longer used) */
  .featured__topline {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.8rem 2rem;
    margin: 0 0 var(--gap-md);
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.10);
    max-width: 60ch;
  }
  .featured__topline-item {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .featured__topline-num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  }
  .featured__topline-lbl {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey-2);
  }

  /* service tag pills — each slide has tags showing what we did */
  .featured__tags {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vh, 1.25rem);
    min-height: 2.5rem;
  }
  .featured__tag {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--paper);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.30);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .featured__tag::after {
    content: "→";
    font-size: 0.85em;
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .featured__tag:hover {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  .featured__tag:hover::after { transform: translateX(2px); }
  .featured__tags-label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
  }

  /* nav: prev arrow + dots + next arrow at bottom center */
  /* legacy in-hero nav — no longer used (kept selector for safety) */
  .featured__nav {
    position: absolute; bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vh, 1.6rem); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: clamp(0.7rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  }

  /* Slide control arrows OVERLAID on the hero — left/right edges, vertically centered */
  .featured__arr--overlay {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 6;
    width: clamp(44px, 4.5vw, 56px); height: clamp(44px, 4.5vw, 56px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.30);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--paper);
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease),
                border-color var(--dur) var(--ease),
                color var(--dur) var(--ease),
                transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  }
  .featured__arr--overlay.featured__arr--prev { left: clamp(0.85rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
  .featured__arr--overlay.featured__arr--next { right: clamp(0.85rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
  .featured__arr--overlay:hover {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  }
  .featured__arr--overlay:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
  }
  .featured__arr--overlay:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
  }

  /* Slide dots overlaid at the bottom-center of the hero */
  .featured__dots--overlay {
    position: absolute; bottom: clamp(1.25rem, 3vh, 2.25rem); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 6;
    display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.18);
  }
  .featured__dots--overlay button {
    width: 24px; height: 4px; border-radius: 3px;
    background: rgba(245,241,232,0.30);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), width var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .featured__dots--overlay button:hover { background: rgba(245,241,232,0.55); }
  .featured__dots--overlay button.is-active {
    background: var(--gold);
    width: 40px;
  }
  .featured__dots--overlay button:active { transform: scale(0.9); }
  .featured__dots--overlay button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
  }

  /* Gold slide-nav separator bar — used for both slide controls and logo band */
  .slide-nav {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.22);
  }
  .slide-nav__inner {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: clamp(0.7rem, 1.4vh, 1rem) var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    gap: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vh, 1.25rem);
  }
  /* Top variant — slide controls only, sits between nav and hero */
  .slide-nav--top .slide-nav__inner {
    padding: clamp(0.6rem, 1.2vh, 0.85rem) var(--pad-x);
  }
  /* Bottom variant — logos only, dark-gold gradient (not bright gold) */
  .slide-nav--logos-only {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a1f10 0%, #4a3820 50%, #2a1f10 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,117,0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  }
  .slide-nav--logos-only .slide-nav__inner {
    padding: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vh, 1.3rem) var(--pad-x);
  }
  .slide-nav--logos-only .slide-nav__logos-label {
    color: rgba(201,168,117,0.78);
  }
  /* Logos render light-on-dark in this variant */
  .slide-nav--logos-only .slide-nav__logo img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(0.9);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .slide-nav--logos-only .slide-nav__logo:hover img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  .slide-nav__controls {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  }
  .slide-nav__divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.20);
    margin-inline: 0;
  }
  .slide-nav__logos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  }
  .slide-nav__logos-label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .slide-nav__logos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
  }
  .slide-nav__logo {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    height: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px);
  }
  .slide-nav__logo img {
    max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain;
    /* Render logos as solid dark on the gold bg */
    filter: brightness(0) invert(0.08);
    opacity: 0.78;
    transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .slide-nav__logo:hover img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  /* Arrows in the gold bar — bolder, dark on gold, with hover + active feedback */
  .slide-nav .featured__arr {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border: 2px solid var(--ink);
    color: var(--ink);
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease),
                color var(--dur) var(--ease),
                transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
                box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__arr svg { stroke-width: 2.2; }
  .slide-nav .featured__arr:hover {
    background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10,10,10,0.18);
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__arr:active,
  .slide-nav .featured__arr.is-pressed {
    background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.94);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__arr:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ink);
    outline-offset: 3px;
  }

  /* Dots — bolder pills with clear active state */
  .slide-nav .featured__dots {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__dots button {
    width: 26px; height: 5px; border-radius: 3px;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.32);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), width var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__dots button:hover {
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__dots button.is-active {
    background: var(--ink);
    width: 44px;
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__dots button:active {
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }
  .slide-nav .featured__dots button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ink);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
  }

  .featured__arr {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--paper);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.35);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .featured__arr:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  .featured__dots {
    display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center;
  }
  .featured__dots button {
    width: 22px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: rgba(245,241,232,0.25);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), width var(--dur) var(--ease);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .featured__dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold); width: 36px; }
  .featured__hint {
    position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.35);
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  @media (max-width: 700px) { .featured__hint { display: none; } }

  /* page-id overlay (top-left of featured on pillar pages) */
  .featured__page-id {
    position: absolute; top: clamp(1rem, 2vh, 1.6rem); left: var(--pad-x);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .featured__page-id__back {
    color: var(--grey-2);
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .featured__page-id__back:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .featured__page-id__label {
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* CLIENT LOGO STRIP (thin band)                                */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .client-strip {
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  /* Top variant — sits above the hero as a trust band, no top border */
  .client-strip--top {
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050505 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  }
  .client-strip--top .client-strip__inner {
    padding-block: clamp(0.85rem, 1.6vh, 1.4rem);
  }
  .client-strip--top .client-strip__label {
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.45);
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .client-strip__inner {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vh, 2.6rem) var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  .client-strip__label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .client-strip__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(10, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem);
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
  }
  .client-strip__item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    height: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  }
  .client-strip__item img {
    max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(0.92);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: filter var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .client-strip__item:hover img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
  /* Tablet — staggered 2 rows of 5 */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .client-strip__grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      row-gap: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
    }
    .client-strip__item { height: clamp(30px, 5vw, 42px); }
  }
  /* Mobile — staggered 2 rows of 5 still works at narrower scale */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .client-strip__grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 0.75rem 0.6rem;
    }
    .client-strip__item { height: 26px; }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* THREE PATH BUTTONS — Video / Brands / Sales                  */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .paths {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  @media (min-width: 900px) {
    .paths { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  }

  .path-btn {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: clamp(220px, 32vh, 320px);
    color: var(--paper);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  @media (min-width: 900px) {
    .path-btn { border-bottom: none; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
    .path-btn:last-child { border-right: none; }
  }
  .path-btn__bg-tint { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease); }
  .path-btn__bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1; opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  }
  .path-btn__veil {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.45) 60%, rgba(10,10,10,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .path-btn__content {
    position: relative; z-index: 3;
    height: 100%;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: end;
    gap: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .path-btn__num {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .path-btn__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .path-btn__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; color: var(--gold); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .path-btn__cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    width: fit-content;
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .path-btn__cta .arr { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  @media (hover: hover) {
    .path-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .path-btn:hover .path-btn__bg { opacity: 0.65; }
    .path-btn:hover .path-btn__bg-tint { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .path-btn:hover .path-btn__cta { gap: 1rem; }
    .path-btn:hover .path-btn__cta .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }
  }
  .path-btn--brands:hover .path-btn__title em { color: #C879E0; }
  .path-btn--sales:hover .path-btn__title em { color: #82C170; }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* SUB SLIDER — recent highlights strip below the chooser       */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .sub-slider {
    background: var(--ink-2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .sub-slider__inner {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: var(--gap) var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  .sub-slider__label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding-right: var(--gap-md);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .sub-slider__track {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 36px;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
  }
  .sub-slider__item {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--gap);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .sub-slider__item.is-active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
  .sub-slider__num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .sub-slider__txt {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .sub-slider__txt .muted {
    color: var(--grey);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-left: 0.4rem;
  }
  .sub-slider__item:hover .muted { color: var(--gold); }

  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .sub-slider__inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--gap-sm); }
    .sub-slider__label { padding-right: 0; border-right: none; padding-bottom: var(--gap-sm); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); width: 100%; }
  }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* MINI FOOTER (chooser home only)                              */
  /* ============================================================ */
  /* ============================================================ */
  /* SITE FOOTER — multi-column with offices, work, connect      */
  /* ============================================================ */
  .site-footer {
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-block: clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 4rem);
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .site-footer__inner {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--pad-x);
  }
  .site-footer__cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vh, 2.5rem) var(--gap-lg);
  }
  @media (min-width: 600px) { .site-footer__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (min-width: 900px) { .site-footer__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) 1.4fr; } }
  .site-footer__heading {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  }
  .site-footer__col ul {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .site-footer__col li { list-style: none; }
  .site-footer__col a {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .site-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .site-footer__static {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.55);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }
  .site-footer__hq {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 0.3rem;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,117,0.4);
    border-radius: 3px;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--gold);
    vertical-align: middle;
  }
  .site-footer__col--brand {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .site-footer__brand-blurb {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.55);
    max-width: 36ch;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .site-footer__email {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--paper);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .site-footer__email:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .site-footer__legal {
    margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 3rem);
    padding-top: clamp(1.25rem, 2vh, 1.75rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.42);
  }

  /* Legacy mini-footer kept for backward compat (Disney case study uses it) */
  .mini-footer {
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .mini-footer__inner {
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding: var(--gap) var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--gap-md);
    justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .mini-footer__nav { display: flex; gap: var(--gap-md); }
  .mini-footer a { color: var(--grey-2); transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .mini-footer a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ---- HUB HERO (compact, on home page) ---- */
  .hub-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 78dvh;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: clamp(6rem, 14vh, 10rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  }
  .hub-hero__media {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -2;
  }
  .hub-hero__veil {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.45) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.20) 30%, rgba(10,10,10,0.85) 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 40%, rgba(10,10,10,0.6) 100%);
  }
  .hub-hero__inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max);
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  .hub-hero__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .hub-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
    line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    max-width: 18ch;
  }
  .hub-hero__title span { display: block; }
  .hub-hero__title em {
    font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .hub-hero__sub {
    font-size: var(--fs-lead);
    max-width: 56ch;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    line-height: 1.45;
  }
  .hub-hero__cue {
    margin-top: var(--gap-lg);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    width: fit-content;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--paper);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .hub-hero__cue:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .hub-hero__cue svg { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .hub-hero__cue:hover svg { transform: translateY(3px); }

  /* ---- PILLAR BANDS — the navigation hub ---- */
  .pillars { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .pillar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: clamp(380px, 65dvh, 700px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: background var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  }
  .pillar:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  @container (min-width: 900px) {
    .pillar { grid-template-columns: 7fr 5fr; }
    .pillar:nth-child(even) { grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr; }
    .pillar:nth-child(even) .pillar__inner { order: 2; }
    .pillar:nth-child(even) .pillar__media { order: 1; }
  }
  .pillar__inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    padding: var(--gap-xl) var(--pad-x);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--gap-lg);
  }
  .pillar__index {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .pillar__title-wrap {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  .pillar__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 6.5rem);
    line-height: 0.92; letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    color: var(--paper);
    transition: color var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  }
  .pillar__title em {
    font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .pillar__pitch {
    font-size: var(--fs-lead);
    max-width: 50ch;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .pillar__enter {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    width: fit-content;
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    transition: gap var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .pillar__enter .arr { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .pillar:hover .pillar__enter { gap: 1.2rem; }
  .pillar:hover .pillar__enter .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }

  .pillar__media {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .pillar__media-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .pillar__media video {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1; opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
  }
  @media (hover: hover) {
    .pillar:hover .pillar__media-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .pillar:hover .pillar__media video { opacity: 0.6; }
  }
  .pillar__bigtype {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(7rem, 18cqi, 14rem);
    line-height: 0.85; letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.18);
    transition: color var(--dur-slow) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  @media (hover: hover) {
    .pillar:hover .pillar__bigtype {
      color: rgba(201,168,117,0.32);
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }
  }
  .pillar__media-veil {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink) 0%, transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Per-pillar accent on hover */
  .pillar--ads:hover .pillar__title em     { color: #6FB55A; }
  .pillar--social:hover .pillar__title em  { color: #6BB1D8; }
  .pillar--brands:hover .pillar__title em  { color: #C879E0; }
  .pillar--ai:hover .pillar__title em      { color: #D4A03A; }

  /* nav variant on home */
  .nav--home.is-scrolled { background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ink) 90%, transparent); }

  /* ---- HERO BANNER (legacy, kept for pillar pages that use it) ---- */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100dvh; min-height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .hero__slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 800ms var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero__slide.is-active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  .hero__media {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: transform 12s linear;
  }
  .hero__slide.is-active .hero__media { transform: scale(1); }
  .hero__media-fallback {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, var(--midnight) 0%, var(--ink) 60%, #000 100%);
  }
  .hero__veil {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.20) 0%, transparent 30%, rgba(10,10,10,0.55) 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 50%, rgba(10,10,10,0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero__caption {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: end;
    padding: var(--pad-x);
    padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 10vh, 7rem);
    max-width: var(--max); margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .hero__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur-slow) var(--ease) 200ms,
                transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease) 200ms;
  }
  .hero__headline {
    font-size: var(--fs-display);
    font-weight: 300; font-style: normal;
    line-height: 0.92;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    max-width: 16ch;
  }
  .hero__headline span { display: block; }
  .hero__headline span:nth-child(2) { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
  .hero__cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: var(--gap-md);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--paper);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .hero__cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .hero__cta .arr { transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease); }
  .hero__cta:hover .arr { transform: translateX(3px); }

  .hero__slide.is-active .hero__eyebrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  .hero__dots {
    position: absolute; bottom: var(--gap-md); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex; gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero__dots button {
    width: 24px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
    background: rgba(245,241,232,0.25);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), width var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .hero__dots button.is-active { background: var(--gold); width: 40px; }

  /* ---- CLIENTS ---- */
  .clients {
    padding-block: var(--gap-xl);
    border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .clients__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--gap-lg) var(--gap-xl);
    align-items: center;
  }
  .clients__item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    aspect-ratio: 5 / 2;
    transition: opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), filter var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .clients__item img {
    max-height: 44px; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain;
    /* Force all logos to ivory/paper for a unified editorial wall */
    filter: brightness(0) invert(0.92);
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: filter var(--dur) var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .clients__item:hover img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  .clients__item__label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* ---- WORK GRID ---- */
  .work {
    --cols: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--cols), 1fr);
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px)  { .work { --cols: 2; } }
  @container (min-width: 1100px) { .work { --cols: 3; } }

  .work-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--r);
    background: var(--ink-2);
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .work-card__link { display: block; height: 100%; }
  .work-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tint, var(--midnight)) 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  }
  /* Placeholder cards: big editorial type */
  .work-card__bigtype {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7cqi, 5.5rem);
    line-height: 0.92; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.18);
    transition: color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease);
    user-select: none;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .work-card__bigtype em {
    font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(201,168,117,0.55);
  }
  @media (hover: hover) {
    .work-card:hover .work-card__bigtype {
      color: rgba(245,241,232,0.32);
      transform: scale(1.03);
    }
    .work-card:hover .work-card__bigtype em { color: rgba(201,168,117,0.85); }
  }
  /* Subtle grain on placeholder cards for richness */
  .work-card--placeholder .work-card__media::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(201,168,117,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 90%, rgba(139,14,44,0.10) 0%, transparent 50%);
    mix-blend-mode: screen; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .work-card__media img,
  .work-card__media video {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1200ms var(--ease), opacity var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .work-card__media video { opacity: 0; position: absolute; inset: 0; }
  @media (hover: hover) {
    .work-card:hover .work-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .work-card:hover .work-card__media video { opacity: 1; }
  }
  .work-card__media::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,10,10,0.65) 100%);
  }
  .work-card__meta {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: var(--gap-md);
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .work-card__client {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .work-card__title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }
  .work-card__scope {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey-2);
  }
  .work-card__index {
    position: absolute; top: var(--gap-md); left: var(--gap-md);
    z-index: 2;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--grey);
  }

  /* ---- SERVICES ---- */
  .services {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.12);
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px)  { .services { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @container (min-width: 1100px) { .services { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

  .service {
    padding: var(--gap-lg) 0;
    padding-right: var(--gap-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.12);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.12);
    position: relative;
    transition: padding var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .service:hover { padding-left: var(--gap); }
  .service__num {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.4);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
  }
  .service__name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-sm);
  }
  .service__pitch {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 35ch;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
  }

  /* ---- CAPABILITIES (4 domains) ---- */
  .capabilities {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px) { .capabilities { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  .capability {
    padding: var(--gap-lg);
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--gap);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .capability:hover {
    background: rgba(139,14,44,0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .capability__num {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.4);
  }
  .capability__name {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .capability__pitch {
    font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.72);
    max-width: 50ch;
  }
  .capability__list {
    margin-top: var(--gap-sm);
    padding-top: var(--gap);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.10);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }
  .capability__list li {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
    display: flex; gap: 0.7rem;
  }
  .capability__list li::before {
    content: "—"; color: var(--velvet); flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .capability__list li strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }

  /* ---- DISCIPLINE GRID — slim capability cards (used on pillar pages) ---- */
  .discipline-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.2vw, 1.25rem);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  @container (min-width: 600px) { .discipline-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @container (min-width: 1000px) { .discipline-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }
  .discipline {
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease), border-color var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .discipline:hover {
    background: rgba(139,14,44,0.05);
    border-color: rgba(139,14,44,0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .discipline__num {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.4);
  }
  .discipline__name {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
    line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.55rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .discipline__tag {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--velvet);
    border: 1px solid var(--velvet);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
  .discipline__pitch {
    font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.66);
  }
  .discipline--featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,117,0.10) 0%, rgba(139,14,44,0.06) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(201,168,117,0.30);
  }

  /* dark-bg variants (for sections without --alt class on dark pages) */
  .section:not(.section--alt) .discipline {
    background: rgba(245,241,232,0.04);
    border-color: rgba(245,241,232,0.10);
  }
  .section:not(.section--alt) .discipline__num {
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.42);
  }
  .section:not(.section--alt) .discipline__pitch {
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.72);
  }
  .section:not(.section--alt) .discipline:hover {
    background: rgba(201,168,117,0.06);
    border-color: rgba(201,168,117,0.25);
  }

  /* ---- OWNED BRAND (NGF spotlight) ---- */
  .owned-brand {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ink-2);
  }
  @container (min-width: 900px) { .owned-brand { grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr; } }
  .owned-brand__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a1530 0%, #150a18 60%, #000 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .owned-brand__media::before {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, rgba(201,168,117,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .owned-brand__bigtype {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 20cqi, 15rem);
    line-height: 0.85; letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: var(--paper);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .owned-brand__bigtype .o {
    font-style: italic; color: var(--gold);
  }
  .owned-brand__body {
    padding: var(--gap-lg);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--gap);
  }
  .owned-brand__pre {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .owned-brand__name {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .owned-brand__pitch {
    font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    max-width: 56ch;
  }
  .owned-brand__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--gap);
    margin-top: var(--gap);
    padding-top: var(--gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px) { .owned-brand__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
  .stat__num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }
  .stat__label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  /* ---- TALENT CARDS ---- */
  .talent-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px)  { .talent-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @container (min-width: 1100px) { .talent-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
  /* Solo variant — single talent card centered with constrained width */
  .talent-grid--solo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px)  { .talent-grid--solo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  @container (min-width: 1100px) { .talent-grid--solo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .talent-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--paper-2);
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .talent-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10,10,10,0.12); }
  .talent-card__portrait {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--paper);
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
  }
  .talent-card__initial {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 12cqi, 7rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: rgba(245,241,232,0.45);
  }
  .talent-card__body { padding: var(--gap); }
  .talent-card__role {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--velvet);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .talent-card__name {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
    line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .talent-card__scope {
    font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
  }
  .talent-card__metric {
    margin-top: var(--gap);
    padding-top: var(--gap);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.12);
    display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .talent-card__metric .num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--velvet);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .talent-card__metric .lbl {
    font-family: var(--mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.6);
  }
  .talent-card--placeholder { opacity: 0.7; }

  /* ---- BRAND CARDS ---- */
  .brand-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px)  { .brand-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @container (min-width: 1100px) { .brand-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
  .brand-card {
    padding: var(--gap-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    background: var(--ink-2);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--gap);
    transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .brand-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }
  .brand-card__head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .brand-card__scope {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .brand-card__name {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .brand-card__pitch {
    font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--grey-2);
    flex: 1;
  }
  .brand-card__foot {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .brand-card__tag {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--grey-2);
  }
  .brand-card--placeholder { opacity: 0.85; }

  /* ---- NUMBERS GRID ---- */
  .numbers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--gap-md);
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px) { .numbers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @container (min-width: 1100px) {
    .numbers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .num-card--lg { grid-column: span 2; }
  }
  .num-card {
    padding: var(--gap-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.10);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.03);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .num-card:hover { background: rgba(139,14,44,0.05); }
  .num-card--lg { background: var(--ink); color: var(--paper); border-color: transparent; }
  .num-card__num {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6cqi, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--velvet);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }
  .num-card--lg .num-card__num { color: var(--gold); }
  .num-card__lbl {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.78);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
  }
  .num-card--lg .num-card__lbl { color: var(--paper); }
  .num-card__attr {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--gap);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,10,10,0.12);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(10,10,10,0.55);
  }
  .num-card--lg .num-card__attr {
    border-top-color: var(--line);
    color: var(--grey);
  }

  /* ---- TESTIMONIALS ---- */
  .testimonials {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--gap-lg);
  }
  .testimonial {
    padding: var(--gap-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    background: var(--ink-2);
  }
  .testimonial__quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .testimonial__quote::before { content: "\201C"; color: var(--gold); margin-right: 0.15em; }
  .testimonial__quote::after  { content: "\201D"; color: var(--gold); }
  .testimonial__attr {
    margin-top: var(--gap);
    padding-top: var(--gap);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-family: var(--mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey-2);
  }
  @container (min-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  }

  /* ---- CTA ---- */
  .cta-block {
    text-align: center;
    padding-block: var(--gap-2xl);
  }
  .cta-block__pre {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
  }
  .cta-block__title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap-lg);
    max-width: 16ch; margin-inline: auto;
  }
  .cta-block__btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    transition: background var(--dur) var(--ease), color var(--dur) var(--ease), transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .cta-block__btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

  /* ---- FOOTER ---- */
  .footer {
    background: var(--ink-2);
    color: var(--grey-2);
    padding: var(--gap-xl) 0 var(--gap-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .footer__grid {
    display: grid; gap: var(--gap-lg);
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  @container (min-width: 720px) {
    .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  .footer__brand h3 {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); color: var(--paper);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
  }
  .footer__brand p { font-size: 0.9rem; max-width: 32ch; }
  .footer__col h4 {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-bottom: var(--gap);
  }
  .footer__col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .footer__col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .footer__bottom {
    margin-top: var(--gap-xl);
    padding-top: var(--gap-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--gap);
    font-family: var(--mono); font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
  }

  /* ---- INTAKE FORM ---- */
  .intake {
    display: grid; gap: var(--gap-md);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: var(--gap-xl) auto 0;
  }
  .intake__row { display: grid; gap: var(--gap-md); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  @container (min-width: 720px) {
    .intake__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  }
  .intake__field {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .intake__field label {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
  }
  .intake__field input,
  .intake__field select,
  .intake__field textarea {
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: var(--ink-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--paper);
    transition: border-color var(--dur) var(--ease), background var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .intake__field textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
  .intake__field input:focus,
  .intake__field select:focus,
  .intake__field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    outline: none;
    background: var(--ink);
  }
  .intake__submit {
    justify-self: start;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--r-sm);
    transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
  }
  .intake__submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

  /* ============================================================ */
  /* MOBILE RESPONSIVE PASS — global guards + component fixes    */
  /* tested at 360 / 375 / 390 / 414 / 480 / 600 / 768 widths    */
  /* ============================================================ */

  /* prevent any horizontal overflow site-wide */
  html, body { overflow-x: clip; }

  /* TABLET & PHONE — tighten section rhythm */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .section { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem); }
    .cta-block { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem); }
    .section__title br { display: none; }  /* let titles wrap naturally on narrow */
  }

  /* PHONE — featured hero: new tier system (eyebrow→title→role→desc→tags→credits) */
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .featured { height: clamp(640px, 92dvh, 840px); }
    .featured__caption {
      padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vh, 2.25rem) var(--pad-x) clamp(3.5rem, 7vh, 4.5rem);
    }
    .featured__eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .featured__title {
      font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 9.5vw, 3.6rem);
      line-height: 1.05;
      max-width: 14ch;
      min-height: 1.05em;
      margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    }
    .featured__title--stacked {
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 12vw, 5rem);
      line-height: 1.02;
      min-height: calc(2em + 0.08em);
    }
    .featured__role {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      gap: 0 0.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
      min-height: 1.4em;
    }
    .featured__desc {
      font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.45;
      min-height: 1.45em;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      max-width: 90vw;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 3;  /* allow 3-line wrap on phones for breathing room */
    }
    .featured__tags {
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      min-height: 2rem;
    }
    .featured__tag {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
    .featured__credits {
      gap: 0.25rem 1rem;
      padding: 0;
      min-height: 1.5em;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .featured__cta {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
    }
  }

  /* SMALLER PHONES (360px and under) — extra-tight credits + tags */
  @media (max-width: 380px) {
    .featured__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.75rem); }
    .featured__credits { font-size: 0.65rem; gap: 0.2rem 0.8rem; }
    .featured__tag { font-size: 0.6rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem; }
  }

  /* PHONE — slide-nav bar tweaks */
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .slide-nav__inner { gap: 0.85rem; padding-block: 0.85rem; }
    .slide-nav__controls { gap: 0.85rem; }
    .slide-nav .featured__arr { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-width: 2px; }
    .slide-nav .featured__arr svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .slide-nav .featured__dots { gap: 5px; }
    .slide-nav .featured__dots button { width: 18px; height: 4px; }
    .slide-nav .featured__dots button.is-active { width: 30px; }
    /* Logos collapse to 5×2 grid on phones */
    .slide-nav__logos {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      justify-items: stretch;
    }
    .slide-nav__logos-label { text-align: center; }
    .slide-nav__logos-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
    }
    .slide-nav__logo { height: 20px; }

    /* Overlay arrows + dots — smaller on phone */
    .featured__arr--overlay { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
    .featured__arr--overlay svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .featured__arr--overlay.featured__arr--prev { left: 0.7rem; }
    .featured__arr--overlay.featured__arr--next { right: 0.7rem; }
    .featured__dots--overlay {
      bottom: 1rem;
      padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
      gap: 5px;
    }
    .featured__dots--overlay button { width: 18px; height: 3px; }
    .featured__dots--overlay button.is-active { width: 28px; }
  }

  /* PHONE — stats-bar */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .stats-bar__inner {
      flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      padding-block: clamp(0.85rem, 2vh, 1.2rem);
    }
    .stats-bar__count { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .stats-bar__attr { font-size: 0.62rem; }
    .stats-bar--bottom .stats-bar__num { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
    .stats-bar--bottom .stats-bar__plus { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5.5vw, 1.9rem); }
    .stats-bar--bottom .stats-bar__inner { padding-block: clamp(1.2rem, 3vh, 1.8rem); }
  }

  /* PHONE — mini-footer stack */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .mini-footer__inner {
      flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    .mini-footer__nav { gap: var(--gap); }
  }

  /* PHONE — collage strip slightly tighter */
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .collage { padding-block: clamp(1.75rem, 4vh, 2.75rem); }
    .collage__title { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4vw, 1.4rem); }
    .collage__head { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
  }

  /* PHONE — section heads (eyebrow + title) tighter spacing */
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .section__head { margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vh, 2.25rem); }
    .section__title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem); }
  }

  /* PHONE — owned-brand stack tweaks */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .owned-brand__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
    .stat__num { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem); }
    .owned-brand__media { min-height: 220px; }
    .owned-brand__bigtype { font-size: clamp(4rem, 22vw, 7rem); }
  }

  /* PHONE — talent / brand / discipline cards lighter padding */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .talent-card, .brand-card, .num-card, .capability {
      padding: 1.1rem;
    }
    .discipline { padding: 1rem; }
  }

  /* PHONE — work cards */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .work-card__bigtype {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 11vw, 3.2rem);
    }
  }

  /* PHONE — disney case-hero (tighten the 12rem top padding) */
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .case-hero__inner { padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 12vh, 7rem); }
    .case-hero { min-height: auto; }
  }

  /* CHOOSER NAV — extra padding refinements at narrow */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .chooser-nav { padding: 0.75rem var(--pad-x); }
    .chooser-nav__brand-name { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .chooser-nav__links { font-size: 0.72rem; gap: 0.5rem 0.9rem; }
  }

  /* PATH BUTTONS — slightly shorter on phone */
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .path-btn { min-height: clamp(180px, 28vh, 260px); }
    .path-btn__title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2.1rem); }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
     CINEMATIC SECTION DIVIDER — reel-style ticker
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .reel-divider {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ink);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.18);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.18);
    padding: 0.95rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  }
  .reel-divider::before,
  .reel-divider::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.35), transparent);
  }
  .reel-divider::before { top: 0.35rem; }
  .reel-divider::after { bottom: 0.35rem; }
  .reel-divider__track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.4rem;
    width: max-content;
    animation: reel-scroll 38s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .reel-divider__phrase {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .reel-divider__dot {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
  @keyframes reel-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reel-divider__track { animation: none; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
     RECENT WINS — success stories / blog teaser
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
  .wins {
    background: var(--ink);
    color: var(--paper);
    padding: clamp(4rem, 10vh, 7rem) var(--pad-x);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .wins__inner {
    max-width: var(--max-w);
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .wins__head {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 4rem);
    max-width: 60ch;
  }
  .wins__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .wins__title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .wins__title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .wins__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  }
  @media (min-width: 720px) {
    .wins__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  }
  @media (min-width: 1080px) {
    .wins__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  }

  .win-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
                border-color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease),
                background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  }
  .win-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  .win-card__link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .win-card__media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .win-card__bigtype {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--paper);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .win-card__bigtype em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .win-card__meta {
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .win-card__tag {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .win-card__headline {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .win-card__excerpt {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .win-card__more {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--paper);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
  }
  .win-card__more .arr {
    transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease);
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .win-card:hover .win-card__more { color: var(--gold); }
  .win-card:hover .win-card__more .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }
}

/* ---------- MOTION ---------- */
@layer motion {
  [data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity var(--dur-reveal) var(--ease),
                transform var(--dur-reveal) var(--ease);
    transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
  }
  [data-reveal].is-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* marquee for client logos when there's overflow */
  .marquee {
    display: flex; overflow: hidden; gap: var(--gap-xl);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
  }
  .marquee__track {
    display: flex; gap: var(--gap-xl);
    animation: scroll 28s linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes scroll {
    to { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - var(--gap-xl))); }
  }
}

/* ---------- UTILITIES ---------- */
@layer utilities {
  .sr-only {
    position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
  }
  .text-mono { font-family: var(--mono); }
  .text-serif { font-family: var(--serif); }
  .text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
  .text-velvet { color: var(--velvet); }
}