/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION - BOLD & INSPIRING
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: calc(var(--space-4xl) + 80px);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-dark);
}

/* Ambient Background Orbs */
.hero__ambient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__ambient-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    will-change: transform;
}

.hero__ambient-orb--1 {
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
    /* Gold/Sand */
    animation: float 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero__ambient-orb--2 {
    bottom: -10%;
    left: -15%;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3) 0%, transparent 60%);
    /* Pink/Magenta */
    animation: float 25s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.hero__ambient-orb--3 {
    top: 40%;
    left: 30%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    /* Soft Purple */
    animation: float 18s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

.hero__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    max-width: 1200px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Badge with pulse dot - Warm/Premium */
.hero__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-lg);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    /* Gold tint */
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 100px;
    width: fit-content;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero__badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--color-accent-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.hero__badge .caption {
    color: var(--color-paper-cream);
    opacity: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
}

/* BOLD Title */
.hero__title {
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
    max-width: 16ch;
}

.hero__title-accent {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            var(--gradient-purple) 0%,
            var(--gradient-pink) 50%,
            var(--gradient-blue) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: text-gradient 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Manifesto Text */
.hero__manifesto {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero__manifesto-text {
    font-size: var(--font-body-large);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.hero__stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero__stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.hero__stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h2);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero__stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero__stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.hero__cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Ghost Button */
.btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn--ghost::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-sm);
    left: var(--space-lg);
    right: var(--space-lg);
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.btn--ghost:hover::after {
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.hero__scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-xl);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.hero__scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gradient-purple), transparent);
    animation: scroll-line 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-line {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: scaleY(0.5);
        transform-origin: top;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleY(1);
    }
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.6;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0);
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero__stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .hero__stat-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero__stat {
        min-width: calc(50% - var(--space-lg));
    }

    .hero__manifesto-text br {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================ */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.section-header .caption {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.section-header .knowledge-statement {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ============================================
   HYBRID MODEL SECTION - DARK PREMIUM
   ============================================ */
.section-hybrid {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 20% 80%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        var(--color-dark-elevated);
}

.hybrid__intro {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hybrid__comparison {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.hybrid__card {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.hybrid__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hybrid__card--traditional {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.hybrid__card--baerlocher {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
    border-width: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
}

.hybrid__card--baerlocher:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25), 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hybrid__card h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    margin: var(--space-sm) 0 var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.hybrid__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.hybrid__list li {
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hybrid__list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.hybrid__card--traditional .hybrid__list li::before {
    content: '×';
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.knowledge-framework {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.framework-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.framework-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.framework-item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.framework-icon {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    opacity: 0.5;
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    line-height: 1;
}

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

.framework-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
}

.framework-value {
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

/* Light Mode Overrides for Framework are handled in subpages.css or via cascading variables if correct */
/* But wait, index.html uses sections.css which might not have light mode overrides for this NEW component. */
/* I should stick to variables. */

/* Process Pipeline */
.hybrid__process {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.process-pipeline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.process-step {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
    max-width: 300px;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-step__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h1);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.process-step__title {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--font-body);
    margin: var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.process-step__desc {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    color: var(--color-anthracite-muted);
}

.process-arrow {
    font-size: var(--font-h2);
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    opacity: 0.3;
    align-self: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-pipeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .process-arrow {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   WORK / CASE STUDIES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.section-work {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.work__filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-anthracite);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn--active {
    background-color: var(--color-anthracite);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

/* Project Grid */
.work__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

.project-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Grid placement */
.project-card--featured {
    grid-column: span 8;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.project-card:not(.project-card--featured) {
    grid-column: span 4;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .project-card--featured {
        grid-column: span 12;
    }

    .project-card:not(.project-card--featured) {
        grid-column: span 6;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

    .project-card,
    .project-card--featured,
    .project-card:not(.project-card--featured) {
        grid-column: span 12;
    }
}

.project-card__image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.project-card--featured .project-card__image-wrapper {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.project-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(10%) brightness(0.95);
    transition: filter var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__image {
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.project-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95) 0%,
            rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6) 40%,
            rgba(10, 10, 10, 0) 100%);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.project-card__category {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.project-card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.project-card__excerpt {
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    max-width: 40ch;
}

.project-card__cta {
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue-light);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__cta {
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

/* Make entire card clickable via stretched link */
.project-card__link {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.project-card__link:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gradient-purple);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.project-card__meta {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
    font-size: var(--font-small);
}

/* ============================================
   LAB / INSIGHTS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.section-lab {
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.lab__intro {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.lab__grid {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.lab-card {
    background-color: var(--color-paper-cream);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.lab-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.lab-card__header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.lab-card__number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h2);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    opacity: 0.3;
    line-height: 1;
}

.lab-card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.lab-card__excerpt {
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    color: var(--color-anthracite-light);
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.lab-card .knowledge-code {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.lab-card__tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.tag {
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    padding: 2px var(--space-xs);
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ============================================
   PROFILE SECTION
   ============================================ */
.section-profile {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.profile__grid {
    align-items: center;
}

.profile__content {
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.profile__content .section-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.profile__content .lead {
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.profile__bio {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.profile__bio p {
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.profile__bio strong {
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.profile__credentials {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.credential {
    text-align: left;
}

.credential__value {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h2);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue-light);
    line-height: 1;
}

.credential__label {
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.section-profile .signature-block {
    border-color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.2);
}

.section-profile .signature-text {
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.9);
}

.section-profile .signature-name {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue-light);
}

.profile__image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.profile__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(1.05);
}

.profile__image-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-md);
    left: var(--space-md);
    background-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.8);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .profile__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .profile__image-wrapper {
        order: -1;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.section-contact {
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.contact__grid {
    align-items: start;
}

.contact__intro {
    padding-right: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact__options {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-option {
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
}

.contact-option:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-option h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-body);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.contact-option p {
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    color: var(--color-anthracite-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact Portrait */
.contact__portrait {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact__portrait-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow), filter var(--transition-base);
}

.contact__portrait-image:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact__portrait {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact__portrait-image {
        max-width: 250px;
    }
}

/* Inquiry Form */
.inquiry-form {
    background-color: var(--color-paper-cream);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-body);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.2);
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.1);
}

.form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

.form-select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%231A1A1A' d='M6 8L1 3h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right var(--space-sm) center;
    padding-right: var(--space-xl);
}

.btn--full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

.form-note {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact__intro {
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   REFERENZEN SECTION - Premium Testimonials
   ============================================ */
.section-referenzen {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 80% 20%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
        var(--color-dark);
}

.referenzen__intro {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Logo Band - Infinite Scroll */
.logo-band {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.logo-band__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    animation: logo-scroll 30s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.logo-band__track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes logo-scroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.logo-band__item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 60px;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.logo-band__item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.logo-placeholder {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Testimonial Carousel */
.testimonial-carousel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.testimonial-carousel__container {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 320px;
}

/* Testimonial Cards - Glassmorphism */
.testimonial-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    border-radius: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px) scale(0.95);
    transition: all 800ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card--active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 60px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15),
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-card__quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-lg);
    left: var(--space-xl);
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.testimonial-card__quote-mark svg {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-body-large);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.testimonial-card__author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.testimonial-card__role {
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Carousel Navigation Dots */
.testimonial-carousel__nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.testimonial-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-dot:hover {
    border-color: var(--gradient-purple);
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.testimonial-dot--active {
    border-color: var(--gradient-purple);
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
}

.testimonial-dot:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-off-white);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Carousel Arrow Controls */
.testimonial-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-arrow--prev {
    left: -80px;
}

.testimonial-arrow--next {
    right: -80px;
}

.testimonial-arrow:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-arrow:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gradient-purple);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive Testimonials */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonial-arrow--prev {
        left: -60px;
    }

    .testimonial-arrow--next {
        right: -60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-carousel {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
    }

    .testimonial-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .testimonial-carousel__container {
        min-height: 380px;
    }

    .testimonial-card__quote {
        font-size: var(--font-body);
    }

    .testimonial-card__quote-mark svg {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .logo-band__track {
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .logo-placeholder {
        font-size: var(--font-body-large);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.footer__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer__brand {
    grid-column: 1;
}

.footer .nav__logo {
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer__tagline {
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.6);
    font-size: var(--font-small);
}

.footer__links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer__heading {
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer__list {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer__list li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer__list a {
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.7);
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.footer__list li:not(:has(a)) {
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.5);
    font-size: var(--font-small);
}

.footer__bottom {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.1);
}

.footer__copyright,
.footer__made {
    color: rgba(245, 243, 239, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .footer__bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   PLACEHOLDER IMAGES (to be replaced)
   ============================================ */
.project-card__image,
.profile__image {
    background-color: var(--color-anthracite);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-anthracite) 0%, var(--color-anthracite-light) 100%);
}

/* Temporary gradient overlays for missing images */
.project-card__image-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            var(--color-strategic-blue) 0%,
            var(--color-anthracite) 100%);
    opacity: 0.8;
    z-index: 0;
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__image-wrapper::before {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.profile__image-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            transparent 0%,
            var(--color-anthracite) 100%);
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 1;
}
/* ============================================
   LIGHT MODE OVERRIDES FOR SECTIONS
   ============================================ */

[data-theme="light"] .hybrid__process {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hybrid__process h3 {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .process-step__title {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .process-step__desc {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .process-arrow {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-work {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .project-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

[data-theme="light"] .project-card__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 40%, transparent 100%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .project-card__title {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .project-card__excerpt {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-lab {
    background: #F9FAFB;
}

[data-theme="light"] .lab-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

[data-theme="light"] .lab-card__title {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .lab-card__excerpt {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-profile {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F9FAFB 100%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .profile__content .section-header h2 {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .credential__value {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

[data-theme="light"] .credential__label {
    color: #6B7280;
}

[data-theme="light"] .signature-text {
    color: #374151;
}

[data-theme="light"] .signature-name {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-contact {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .contact-card {
    background: #F9FAFB;
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
}

[data-theme="light"] .filter-btn {
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .filter-btn:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .filter-btn--active {
    background: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    border-color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .referenzen-grid {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .referenz-logo {
    filter: none;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

[data-theme="light"] .referenz-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* System Preference for Sections */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: light) {
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .hybrid__process {
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
        border-color: #E5E7EB;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .process-step__title {
        color: #111827;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .section-work {
        background: #FFFFFF;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .project-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .project-card__title {
        color: #111827;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .section-lab {
        background: #F9FAFB;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .section-profile {
        background: #FFFFFF;
    }
}