* {
    margin: 0px;
    padding: 0px;
    /* box-sizing: border-box; */
    /* bottom: 90px; */
  }
  
  html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
  }
  
  body {
    --mono-black: #111;
    --mono-white: #ffffff;
    --mono-dark: #222;
    --base-black: #111;
    --base-white: #ffffff;
    --base-dark: #222;
    /* --grain: url('../assets/textures/grain.png'); */
    /* --paper: url('../assets/textures/paper.jpg'); */
    --serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
    background: var(--base-white);
    color: var(--base-black);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  
  .vertical-navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 104px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--base-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 200;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) 2px 0px 16px 0px;
    border-right: 1.5px solid var(--base-black);
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 0px;
    padding-bottom: 0px;
  }
  
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    list-style: none;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0px;
    margin: 0px;
  }
  
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--base-black);
    padding: 0.5rem 0px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links a:hover,
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links a:focus {
    color: var(--mono-white);
  }
  
  .nav-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.2);
    transition: filter 0.2s;
  }
  
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links a:hover .nav-icon,
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links a:focus .nav-icon {
    filter: none;
  }
  
  .nav-label {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    position: absolute;
    left: 90px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: var(--base-white);
    color: rgb(0, 0, 0);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13) 0px 2px 8px;
    transition: opacity 0.2s, left 0.2s;
    z-index: 10;
  }
  
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links a:hover .nav-label,
  .vertical-navbar .nav-links a:focus .nav-label {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    left: 104px;
  }
  
  .nav-links a[href="#skills"] .nav-icon {
    width: 90px !important;
    height: 90px !important;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 50vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover;
    background-blend-mode: multiply;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .hero-bg-texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0px;
    background: var(--grain);
    opacity: 0.25;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: calc(50% - 33.5rem) 0px 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: url("../assets/images/bg for shrikant.svg") center center / cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  
  .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-left: 8vw;
    margin-top: 10vh;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-family: "Akira Expanded", Poppins, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 10vw, 7rem);
    font-weight: bold;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    color: var(--base-black);
    line-height: 1.05;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    animation: 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1) 0.2s 1 normal forwards running heroTitleIn;
  }
  
  @keyframes heroTitleIn {
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    color: var(--base-black);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    animation: 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1) 0.6s 1 normal forwards running heroSubtitleIn;
  }
  
  @keyframes heroSubtitleIn {
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }
  }
  
  .hero-accent-shape {
    width: 120px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--base-black);
    clip-path: polygon(0px 0px, 100% 0px, 90% 100%, 10% 100%);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  
  .headline-marquee {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2vw;
    left: 0px;
    width: 100vw;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--base-black);
    background: var(--base-black);
    padding: 0.5rem 0px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: 18s linear 0s infinite normal none running marquee;
  }
  
  @keyframes marquee {
    0% {
      transform: translateX(0px);
    }
  
    100% {
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
  }
  
  .about-section {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%, rgb(255, 255, 255) 100%), url("../assets/images/bg for about me.jpg") center top / cover no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    /* padding: 8rem 0px 6rem; */
    /* margin-top: -2rem; */
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .about-bg-torn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--paper);
    clip-path: polygon(0px 0px, 100% 0px, 100% 80%, 90% 100%, 10% 80%, 0px 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .about-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0px auto;
    gap: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .about-text {
    flex: 2 1 0%;
  }
  
  .about-heading {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--base-black);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  
  .about-meta {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--base-black);
    opacity: 0.7;
    line-height: 2.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  
  .about-image {
    flex: 1 1 0%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .about-image img {
    width: 356px;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: var(--paper);
    margin-top: -29px;
    margin-right: -80px;
  }
  
  .about-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(0px + 100vh);
    left: 0px;
    width: 100vw;
    height: calc(220vh);
    background: url("../assets/images/bg for about me.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  
  .about-section,
  .skills-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: transparent;
  }
  
  .skills-section {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 7rem 0px 6rem;
    position: relative;
    /* bottom: 1038px; */
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .skills-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--grain);
    opacity: 0.1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  /* Background design elements */
  .skills-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10%;
    right: 5%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.1;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0.08;
    animation: floatShape 12s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shape:nth-child(1) {
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #ff6b6b, #ee5a24);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shape:nth-child(2) {
    top: 60%;
    left: 5%;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #4ecdc4, #44a08d);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shape:nth-child(3) {
    top: 30%;
    right: 15%;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #45b7d1, #96c93d);
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 0% 100%, 100% 100%);
    animation-delay: 4s;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shape:nth-child(4) {
    bottom: 20%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f093fb, #f5576c);
    border-radius: 15px;
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    animation-delay: 6s;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shape:nth-child(5) {
    top: 80%;
    left: 20%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #667eea, #764ba2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    animation-delay: 8s;
  }
  
  @keyframes floatShape {
  
    0%,
    100% {
      transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
  
    50% {
      transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(5deg);
    }
  }
  
  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--base-black);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0px auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid var(--base-black);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
    box-shadow:
      0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
      0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(1)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff6b6b 0%, #ee5a24 100%);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(2)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4ecdc4 0%, #44a08d 100%);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(3)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #45b7d1 0%, #96c93d 100%);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(4)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f093fb 0%, #f5576c 100%);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(5deg);
    box-shadow:
      0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 10;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker h3 {
    font-family: "Akira Expanded", Poppins, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--base-black);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker h3::after {
    content: '';
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--base-black);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:hover h3::after {
    width: 50px;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker li {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker li::before {
    content: '▸';
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--base-black);
    font-weight: bold;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker li:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateX(5px);
    border-left-color: var(--base-black);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(1) li:hover {
    border-left-color: #ff6b6b;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(2) li:hover {
    border-left-color: #4ecdc4;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(3) li:hover {
    border-left-color: #45b7d1;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(4) li:hover {
    border-left-color: #f093fb;
  }
  
  /* Floating animation for skill cards */
  .skill-sticker {
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 3s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 4.5s;
  }
  
  @keyframes float {
  
    0%,
    100% {
      transform: translateY(0px);
    }
  
    50% {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
  }
  
  .experience-section {
    background: var(--base-white);
    /* padding: 7rem 0px 6rem; */
    position: relative;
    bottom: 1040px;
  }
  
  .experience-timeline {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0px auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .experience-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 2rem;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  
  .experience-card {
    background: var(--base-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    margin-left: 3rem;
  }
  
  .experience-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -3rem;
    top: 2.5rem;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--base-black);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .experience-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }
  
  .experience-card:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
  
  .experience-card h3 {
    font-family: "Akira Expanded", Poppins, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--base-black);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  
  .exp-date {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  .experience-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .exp-bg-watermark {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .projects-section {
    background: transparent;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
    position: relative;
    bottom: 2249px;
  }
  
  .projects-cutout-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--base-black);
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding: 1rem 0px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background-clip: text;
    /* -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; */
  }
  
  .projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 358px;
    margin: 0px auto;
  }
  
  .project-card {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 0 0 2px var(--base-black);
    padding: 0 0 2rem 0;
    position: relative;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1), box-shadow 0.18s;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-blend-mode: multiply;
    background-image: var(--grain);
    filter: drop-shadow(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) 0px 8px 32px);
    border-radius: 0px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  
  .project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-2deg) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 0 0 0 2px var(--base-black);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  
  .project-logo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 196px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: -12px;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: block;
    /* border: black; */
  }
  
  .project-card h3 {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem 0.5rem;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .project-card .project-badges {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1rem;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .project-card p {
    padding: 0 1rem 1rem;
    margin: 0;
  }
  
  .project-card .project-btn {
    margin: 0px 5.5rem;
  }
  
  .project-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .project-badges span {
    background: var(--base-dark);
    color: var(--mono-white);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
  
  .project-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--base-dark);
    color: var(--mono-white);
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13) 0px 2px 8px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  
  .project-btn:hover {
    background: var(--base-black);
    color: var(--mono-white);
  }
  
  .contact-section {
    background: var(--base-white);
    padding: 7rem 0px 6rem;
    position: relative;
    bottom: 1000px;
  }
  
  .contact-form {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0px auto 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--paper);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13), 0 0 0 2px var(--base-black);
    border-radius: 0px 0px 18px 18px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--mono);
  }
  
  .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--base-black);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  
  input,
  textarea {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--base-dark);
    background: var(--mono-white);
    color: var(--base-black);
    border-radius: 0px;
    outline: none;
    transition: border 0.2s;
  }
  
  input:focus,
  textarea:focus {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--base-black);
  }
  
  .torn-btn {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    background: var(--base-dark);
    color: var(--mono-white);
    font-family: 'Bebas Neue', var(--serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 2.2rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0px;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    clip-path: polygon(0px 0px, 100% 0px, 95% 100%, 5% 100%);
    box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13) 0px 2px 8px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
  }
  
  .torn-btn:hover {
    background: var(--base-black);
    color: var(--mono-white);
  }
  
  .contact-info {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .contact-info a {
    color: var(--base-black);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }
  
  .contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--base-black);
  }
  
  .contact-socials {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .social-icon img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.7);
    transition: filter 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  
  .social-icon:hover img {
    filter: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px 2px var(--base-dark);
  }
  
  .footer-section {
    background: #212121;
    color: var(--mono-white);
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1px 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    bottom: 2280px;
  }
  
  .footer-bg-texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0px;
    background: var(--grain);
    opacity: 0.18;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .footer-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .footer-icon img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    animation: 6s linear 0s infinite normal none running spinVinyl;
  }
  
  @keyframes spinVinyl {
    0% {
      transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
  
    100% {
      transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
  }
  
  .background-shapes {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0px;
    left: 0px;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  
  .bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    animation: 18s ease-in-out 0s infinite alternate none running floatShape;
  }
  
  .blob {
    top: 10vh;
    left: 5vw;
  }
  
  .triangle {
    bottom: 12vh;
    right: 8vw;
  }
  
  .arrow {
    top: 60vh;
    left: 60vw;
  }
  
  @keyframes floatShape {
    0% {
      transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
    }
  
    100% {
      transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(8deg);
    }
  }
  
  .fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1);
  }
  
  .fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .project-card,
  .skill-sticker {
    perspective: 800px;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
  
    .about-content,
    .skills-grid,
    .projects-grid {
      flex-direction: column;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
    }
  
    .experience-timeline {
      max-width: 100%;
      padding: 0 1rem;
      gap: 2rem;
    }
  
    .experience-card {
      max-width: 100%;
      padding: 2rem;
    }
  
    .experience-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
  
    .skills-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.5rem;
      padding: 0 1rem;
    }
  
    .skill-sticker {
      padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .skill-sticker h3 {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
  
    .about-image {
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    /* Old mobile styles removed - replaced with improved mobile-first responsive design above */
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    /* Old mobile styles removed - replaced with improved mobile-first responsive design above */
  }
  
  main,
  .hero-section,
  .about-section,
  .skills-section,
  .experience-section,
  .projects-section,
  .contact-section,
  footer {
    /* margin-left: 104px; */
  }
  
  @font-face {
    font-family: "Akira Expanded";
    src: url("../assets/fonts/AKIRA EXPANDED DEMO.OTF") format("opentype");
    font-weight: bold;
    font-style: normal;
  }
  
  .between-bg-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 1080px;
    top: -715px;
    background: url("../assets/images/bg for about me.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin: 0px;
    padding: 0px;
  }
  
  .timeline-section {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.889), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.889)), url('https://as2.ftcdn.net/v2/jpg/02/82/64/11/1000_F_282641198_e4kD0vkqbLULtzCCkVBCVHvPj9PSsR4N.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
  
    padding: 7rem 0 6rem;
  }
  
  .timeline-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .timeline-column {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
  }
  
  .timeline-title {
    font-family: "Akira Expanded", Poppins, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #1abc9c;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: left;
  }
  
  .timeline-list {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .timeline-list::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: #1abc9c;
    opacity: 0.18;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  
  .timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.5rem;
    top: 2.1rem;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #1abc9c;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(26, 188, 156, 0.2);
  }
  
  .timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px 0 rgba(26, 188, 156, 0.18);
    background: #1abc9c;
  }
  
  .timeline-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin-left: 2.5rem;
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    position: relative;
  }
  
  .timeline-item:hover .timeline-card {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(26, 188, 156, 0.10);
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  }
  
  .timeline-date {
    font-family: var(--mono);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #1abc9c;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  
  .timeline-card-title {
    font-family: "Akira Expanded", Poppins, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #222;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
  }
  
  .timeline-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #444;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .timeline-container {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-title {
      text-align: left;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .timeline-section {
      padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-card {
      padding: 1rem 1rem;
      margin-left: 2rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-list {
      padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-dot {
      left: 0.1rem;
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
    }
  }
  
  @keyframes fadeInUp {
    0% {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
    }
  
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }
  }
  
  .skills-grid .skill-sticker {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
    animation: fadeInUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1) forwards;
  }
  
  .skills-grid .skill-sticker:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
  }
  
  .skills-grid .skill-sticker:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
  }
  
  .skills-grid .skill-sticker:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
  }
  
  .skills-grid .skill-sticker:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 32px 0 rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.18), 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-18px) scale(1.04) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(6deg);
    border-color: #667eea;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #f5f7fa 80%, #e0e7ff 100%);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker .accordion-header img {
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1);
  }
  
  .skill-sticker:hover .accordion-header img {
    animation: bounceIcon 0.8s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker ul li {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s, transform 0.5s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker.visible ul li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker.visible ul li:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker.visible ul li:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker.visible ul li:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.45s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker.visible ul li:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
  }
  
  .skill-sticker.visible ul li:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.75s;
  }
  
  .skills-bg-shape {
    opacity: 0.13;
    filter: blur(1.5px) brightness(1.1);
    animation: floatShape 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  
  /* Hamburger Menu Styles */
  .hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-around;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 300;
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
  }
  
  .hamburger span {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--base-black);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
  }
  
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  
  .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
  }
  
  .menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 150;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .menu-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Navigation Styles */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
  
    body,
    html {
      width: 100vw;
      max-width: 100vw;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      margin-bottom: -900px;
    }
  
    main {
      width: 100vw;
      max-width: 100vw;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }
  
    .project-card,
    .skill-sticker,
    .accordion-item {
      left: unset !important;
      right: unset !important;
      transform: none !important;
      margin: 0 auto !important;
      width: 100% !important;
      max-width: 100% !important;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
  
    .hero-content,
    .about-content,
    .skills-section,
    .projects-section,
    .contact-section {
      padding-left: 1rem;
      padding-right: 1rem;
    }
  
    .hamburger {
      display: flex;
    }
  
    .vertical-navbar {
      transform: translateX(-100%);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      width: 280px;
      background: var(--base-white);
      box-shadow: 2px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }
  
    .vertical-navbar.open {
      transform: translateX(0);
    }
  
    .vertical-navbar .nav-links {
      padding: 80px 0 20px 0;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
  
    .vertical-navbar .nav-links a {
      flex-direction: row;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      width: 100%;
    }
  
    .nav-icon {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      margin-right: 1rem;
    }
  
    .nav-label {
      position: static;
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: auto;
      transform: none;
      background: none;
      box-shadow: none;
      padding: 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
  
    .hero-content {
      margin-left: 2rem;
      margin-right: 2rem;
      margin-top: 4rem;
    }
  
    .hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    }
  
    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }
  
    .about-content {
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 2rem;
      gap: 2rem;
    }
  
    .about-text {
      order: 2;
    }
  
    .about-image {
      /* order: 1; */
      /* justify-content: center; */
      /* margin-top: 0; */
    }
  
    .about-image img {
      /* max-width: 250px; */
      display: none;
      height: auto;
    }
  
    .about-heading {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }
  
    .about-meta {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
  
    .section-title {
      font-size: 2rem;
      padding: 0 2rem;
    }
  
    .skills-section {
      padding: 3rem 0;
    }
  
    .skills-grid {
      padding: 0 1rem;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
  
    .skill-sticker {
      padding: 1.5rem;
      transform: none !important;
    }
  
    .skill-sticker:hover {
      height: 300px;
      transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    }
  
    .skill-sticker h3 {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
  
    .skill-sticker li {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-section {
      /* padding: 3rem 0; */
    }
  
    .timeline-container {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 3rem;
      padding: 0 1rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-card {
      padding: 1.5rem;
      margin-left: 2rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-list {
      padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-dot {
      left: 0.1rem;
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
    }
  
    .projects-section {
      padding: 3rem 0;
    }
  
    .projects-cutout-title {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      padding: 0 2rem;
    }
  
    .projects-grid {
      padding: 0 1rem;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .project-card {
      /* padding: 1.5rem; */
      transform: none !important;
    }
  
    .project-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    }
  
    .project-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
  
    .project-card p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
  
    .contact-section {
      padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
  
    .contact-form {
      max-width: 100%;
      padding: 0;
    }
  
    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    input,
    textarea {
      font-size: 1rem;
      padding: 0.8rem;
    }
  
    .contact-info {
      margin-top: 2rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
  
    .contact-socials {
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
  
    .footer-content {
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: -8rem 0rem;
    }
  
    /* Drawing canvas mobile optimization */
    .draw-section {
      height: 50vh !important;
      min-height: 300px !important;
    }
  
    #clear-canvas {
      top: 1rem !important;
      left: 1rem !important;
      font-size: 1rem !important;
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem !important;
    }
  
    #draw-canvas {
      height: 50vh !important;
      min-height: 300px !important;
    }
  
    /* Improve touch targets */
    .nav-links a {
      min-height: 44px;
      touch-action: manipulation;
    }
  
    .project-btn,
    .torn-btn {
      /* min-height: 27px; */
      touch-action: manipulation;
    }
  
    /* Improve scrolling performance */
    .hero-section,
    .about-section,
    .skills-section,
    .experience-section,
    .projects-section,
    .contact-section {
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
  
    /* Optimize animations for mobile */
    .skill-sticker,
    .project-card,
    .timeline-card {
      will-change: transform;
    }
  
    /* Improve text readability */
    .hero-subtitle,
    .about-meta,
    .timeline-card p,
    .project-card p {
      /* line-height: 1.6; */
      text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    }
  
    /* Better focus states for accessibility */
    .nav-links a:focus,
    .project-btn:focus,
    .torn-btn:focus,
    .accordion-header:focus {
      outline: 2px solid #667eea;
      outline-offset: 2px;
    }
  
    /* Improve form usability on mobile */
    input,
    textarea {
      font-size: 16px;
      /* Prevents zoom on iOS */
      -webkit-appearance: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }
  
    /* Better button feedback */
    .project-btn:active,
    .torn-btn:active {
      transform: scale(0.98);
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
  
    .hero-section,
    .about-section,
    .skills-section,
    .experience-section,
    .projects-section,
    .contact-section,
    .timeline-section,
    .between-bg-image {
      /* background: aliceblue; */
      /* background-image: none !important; */
      /* background-attachment: initial !important; */
      /* background-size: initial !important; */
      /* background-blend-mode: initial !important; */
    }
  
    .hero-bg-image,
    .hero-bg-texture,
    .about-bg-torn,
    .about-bg-image,
    .skills-section::before,
    .skills-section::after,
    .skills-bg-shapes,
    .between-bg-image,
    .timeline-section::before,
    .footer-bg-texture,
    .background-shapes,
    .bg-shape {
      display: none !important;
      background: none !important;
    }
  
    .projects-grid,
    .skills-grid {
      gap: 2;
      padding: 0;
    }
  
    .project-card,
    .skill-sticker {
      border-radius: 0 !important;
      margin: 0;
      width: 100vw;
      max-width: 100vw;
      left: 50%;
      right: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
  
    .project-card {
      padding-left: 0;
      padding-right: 0;
    }
  
    .project-logo {
      border-radius: 0 !important;
    }
  
    #skills-accordion {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .accordion-item {
      width: 100vw;
      max-width: 100vw;
      border-radius: 0 !important;
      margin: 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      border: none;
      background: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    }
  
    .accordion-header {
      width: 100%;
      text-align: left;
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
      outline: none;
      font-family: "Akira Expanded", Poppins, sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 1rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      /* border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; */
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
  
    .accordion-header[aria-expanded="true"] {
      background: #e0e0e0;
    }
  
    .accordion-panel {
      max-height: 230px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1);
      background: #fff;
      padding: 0 1rem;
    }
  
    .accordion-header[aria-expanded="true"]+.accordion-panel {
      max-height: 400px;
      padding: 1rem;
      transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1), padding 0.2s;
    }
  
    .accordion-panel ul {
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      list-style: none;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }
  
    .accordion-panel li {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem;
      border-radius: 5px;
      background: #f8f8f8;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }
  
    /* Hide grid style on mobile */
    .skills-grid {
      display: block !important;
      padding: 0;
      gap: 0;
    }
  
    .skill-sticker {
      padding: 0;
      border: none;
      box-shadow: none;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-section {
      padding: 73rem 0;
    }
  
    .timeline-card {
      padding: 1rem;
      margin-left: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-list {
      padding-left: 1rem;
    }
  
    .timeline-dot {
      left: 0;
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
    }
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content {
      margin-left: 1rem;
      margin-right: 1rem;
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }
  
    .hero-title {
      font-size: 2rem;
    }
  
    .hero-subtitle {
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
  
    .about-content {
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }
  
    .about-heading {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
  
    .section-title {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      padding: 0 1rem;
    }
  
    .projects-cutout-title {
      font-size: 2rem;
      padding: 0 1rem;
    }
  
    .contact-section {
      padding: 2rem 1rem;
      bottom: 2280px;
    }
  
    .contact-form {
      padding: 0;
      display: none;
    }
  
    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
  
    input,
    textarea {
      padding: 0.7rem;
    }
  
    .torn-btn {
      padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
  
    .draw-section {
      height: 40vh !important;
      min-height: 250px !important;
    }
  
    #draw-canvas {
      height: 40vh !important;
      min-height: 250px !important;
    }
  
    /* Further optimize for very small screens */
    .hero-title {
      word-break: break-word;
    }
  
    .about-meta {
      text-align: justify;
    }
  
    /* Improve accordion usability */
    .accordion-header {
      min-height: 48px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
  
    /* Better spacing for small screens */
    .contact-socials {
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
    }
  
    .social-icon {
      margin: 0.5rem;
    }
  }
  
  /* Mobile-only message */
  .mobile-only-message {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 40vh;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--mono);
    color: var(--base-black);
    border-top: 1px solid #e9ecef;
    background: none;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 9999;
  }
  
  .mobile-only-message p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  
  /* Show mobile message only on mobile screens */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-only-message {
      display: block !important;
      visibility: visible !important;
      opacity: 1 !important;
      position: relative !important;
      z-index: 9999 !important;
      margin-top: 0 !important;
      bottom: auto !important;
    }
  }
  
  /* Additional override for smaller screens */
  @media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mobile-only-message {
      display: block !important;
      visibility: visible !important;
      opacity: 1 !important;
      position: relative !important;
      z-index: 9999 !important;
      margin-top: 0 !important;
      bottom: auto !important;
      /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%) !important; */
      color: #000000 !important;
      border-top: none !important;
      /* box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(102, 126, 234, 0.3) !important; */
    }
    
    .mobile-only-message p {
      color: #000000 !important;
      font-size: 1rem !important;
      font-weight: 600 !important;
      /* text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important; */
    }
  }