/* ============================================
   BLUPRINT CONSULTING - Complete Stylesheet
   ============================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy: #0f2a4a;
  --navy-dark: #0a1c34;
  --navy-deeper: #061222;
  --blue: #0089ff;
  --blue-dark: #0064cc;
  --blue-light: #e8f4ff;
  --teal: #0f4064;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray-50: #f8f9fb;
  --gray-100: #f0f2f5;
  --gray-200: #e2e6ea;
  --gray-300: #ccd1d9;
  --gray-400: #9ca3af;
  --gray-500: #6c757d;
  --gray-600: #4b5563;
  --gray-700: #374151;
  --gray-800: #1f2937;
  --black: #000000;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
}

/* ---- Reset ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; font-size:16px; }
body {
  font-family:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height:1.7;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  background: var(--white);
}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family:'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height:1.25;
  font-weight:700;
}
a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition:var(--transition); }
img { max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
ul { list-style:none; }
.container { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION - Mega menu with dropdowns
   ============================================ */
.navbar {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:100%; z-index:1000;
  background: rgba(6,18,34,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.nav-inner {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:88px; width:100%; padding:0 40px;
}
.nav-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0; flex-shrink:0; position:relative; }
.nav-logo img {
  width:auto; display:block; transition:opacity 0.35s ease, height 0.35s ease;
}
.nav-logo .logo-full { height:80px; opacity:1; }
.nav-logo .logo-icon { height:52px; opacity:0; position:absolute; left:0; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); filter:brightness(0) invert(1); }
.nav-logo .logo-dark { display:none; }
.nav-logo .logo-light { display:block; }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo .logo-full { opacity:0; pointer-events:none; }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo .logo-icon { opacity:1; }

.nav-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; }
.nav-links > li { position:relative; }
.nav-links > li > a {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:500;
  padding:10px 16px; border-radius:6px; letter-spacing:0.2px;
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover,
.nav-links > li.active > a { color:var(--white); background:rgba(0,137,255,0.12); }
.nav-links > li > a .arrow { font-size:0.6rem; transition:transform 0.2s; }
.nav-links > li:hover > a .arrow { transform:rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  min-width:220px; background:var(--navy-dark); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius:10px; padding:8px; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  transition:all 0.25s ease; box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);
}
.nav-links > li:hover > .dropdown { opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.dropdown a {
  display:block; padding:10px 16px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size:0.85rem; border-radius:6px; font-weight:400;
}
.dropdown a:hover { color:var(--white); background:rgba(0,137,255,0.12); }

.btn-nav {
  background:var(--blue)!important; color:var(--white)!important;
  padding:10px 24px!important; border-radius:6px!important; font-weight:600!important;
  margin-left:8px;
}
.btn-nav:hover { background:var(--blue-dark)!important; transform:translateY(-1px); }

/* Mobile toggle */
.nav-toggle {
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer;
  background:none; border:none; padding:8px; z-index:10;
}
.nav-toggle span { display:block; width:22px; height:2px; background:var(--white); border-radius:2px; transition:var(--transition); }

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:14px 32px; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.92rem;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; cursor:pointer; border:none;
  transition:var(--transition); letter-spacing:0.3px;
}
.btn-primary { background:var(--blue); color:var(--white); }
.btn-primary:hover { background:var(--blue-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,137,255,0.3); }
.btn-outline { background:transparent; color:var(--white); border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color:var(--white); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.btn-outline-dark { background:transparent; color:var(--navy); border:2px solid var(--gray-200); }
.btn-outline-dark:hover { background:var(--navy); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--navy); }
.btn-sm { padding:10px 22px; font-size:0.85rem; }
.btn-lg { padding:16px 40px; font-size:1rem; }
.btn-arrow::after { content:'→'; margin-left:4px; transition:transform 0.3s; }
.btn-arrow:hover::after { transform:translateX(4px); }

/* ============================================
   HERO
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  position:relative; min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  background:var(--navy-deeper); overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
}
.hero-bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0.3; }
.hero-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,18,34,0.93) 0%, rgba(15,42,74,0.78) 50%, rgba(0,137,255,0.1) 100%);
}
.hero .container { position:relative; z-index:3; padding-top:100px; padding-bottom:80px; }
.hero-content { max-width:660px; }
.hero-badge {
  display:inline-block; background:rgba(0,137,255,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(0,137,255,0.25);
  color:var(--blue); padding:6px 18px; border-radius:50px; font-size:0.78rem;
  font-weight:600; letter-spacing:1.5px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.hero h1 { font-size:3.2rem; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.18; }
.hero h1 span { color:var(--blue); }
.hero-desc {
  font-size:1.08rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom:16px;
  line-height:1.8; max-width:540px;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; font-style:italic;
  margin-bottom:32px; letter-spacing:0.3px;
  font-family:'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}
.hero-buttons { display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
/* Hero two-column data blocks */
.hero-columns {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:32px;
  margin-top:48px; padding-top:36px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hero-column {
  padding:28px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.hero-column-label {
  font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue); margin-bottom:16px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.hero-column .hero-stats { margin-top:0; padding-top:0; border-top:none; }
.hero-stats {
  display:flex; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero-stat h3 {
  font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--blue); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:800;
}
.hero-stat p {
  font-size:0.72rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.8px; margin-top:4px;
}

/* ============================================
   NEWS TICKER
   ============================================ */
.news-ticker-section {
  background:var(--navy-deeper); padding:20px 0; overflow:hidden;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.news-ticker-label {
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; padding:0 20px;
  background:var(--blue); color:var(--white);
  font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:1px; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; white-space:nowrap;
}
.news-ticker-wrap {
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.news-ticker-track {
  display:flex; gap:48px; animation:tickerScroll 35s linear infinite;
  padding-left:120px;
}
.news-ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state:paused; }
.news-ticker-item {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; flex-shrink:0;
  white-space:nowrap; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:0.88rem;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.news-ticker-item a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-weight:500; }
.news-ticker-item a:hover { color:var(--blue); }
.news-ticker-dot {
  width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue); flex-shrink:0;
}
@keyframes tickerScroll {
  0% { transform:translateX(0); }
  100% { transform:translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================
   SECTIONS
   ============================================ */
.section { padding:96px 0; }
.section-sm { padding:64px 0; }
.bg-light { background:var(--gray-50); }
.bg-navy { background:var(--navy-dark); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.bg-navy h2, .bg-navy h3, .bg-navy h4 { color:var(--white); }

.section-header { text-align:center; max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 56px; }
.section-label {
  display:inline-block; color:var(--blue); font-weight:700; font-size:0.78rem;
  letter-spacing:2px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:12px;
}
.section-header h2 { font-size:2.4rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.section-header p { font-size:1rem; color:var(--gray-500); }

/* ============================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ============================================ */
.services-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; }
.service-card {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:rgba(0,137,255,0.15); }
.service-card-img { height:200px; overflow:hidden; }
.service-card-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.5s; }
.service-card:hover .service-card-img img { transform:scale(1.05); }
.service-card-body { padding:28px; }
.service-card-body h3 { font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.service-card-body p { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--gray-500); margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.7; }
.card-link {
  color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; font-size:0.85rem;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.card-link:hover { gap:10px; }

/* ============================================
   ACCORDION
   ============================================ */
.accordion { max-width:800px; margin:0 auto; }
.accordion-item {
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom:12px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--white);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.accordion-item:hover { border-color:rgba(0,137,255,0.2); }
.accordion-item.active { border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,137,255,0.08); }
.accordion-header {
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:20px 28px; cursor:pointer; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; color:var(--navy);
  background:transparent; border:none; width:100%; text-align:left;
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.accordion-header:hover { color:var(--blue); }
.accordion-icon {
  width:28px; height:28px; min-width:28px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gray-100); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--gray-500); transition:var(--transition);
}
.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon { background:var(--blue); color:var(--white); transform:rotate(180deg); }
.accordion-body {
  max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height 0.4s ease;
}
.accordion-body-inner {
  padding:0 28px 24px;
  font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.8;
}
.accordion-body-inner ul {
  list-style:none; padding:0; margin:12px 0;
}
.accordion-body-inner ul li {
  padding:6px 0 6px 20px; position:relative;
}
.accordion-body-inner ul li::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:14px;
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue);
}
.accordion-item.active .accordion-body { max-height:600px; }

/* Full-width accordion variant */
.accordion-wide { max-width:100%; }
.accordion-wide .accordion-item { border-radius:0; margin-bottom:0; border-left:none; border-right:none; }
.accordion-wide .accordion-item + .accordion-item { border-top:none; }

/* ============================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================ */
.process-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:36px; position:relative; }
.process-step { text-align:center; }
.process-number {
  width:60px; height:60px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--white); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:800;
  margin:0 auto 20px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.process-step h3 { font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.process-step p { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--gray-500); }

/* Process connector line */
.process-grid::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; top:30px; left:calc(16.66% + 30px);
  width:calc(66.66% - 60px); height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--teal));
  opacity:0.2; z-index:0;
}

/* ============================================
   INDUSTRIES GRID
   ============================================ */
.industries-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px,1fr)); gap:20px;
}
.industry-card {
  background:var(--white); padding:32px 20px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  text-align:center; border:1px solid var(--gray-200); transition:var(--transition);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.industry-card:hover { border-color:var(--blue); transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.industry-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px; background:var(--blue-light); border-radius:12px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin:0 auto 16px; font-size:1.4rem;
}
.industry-card h3 { font-size:0.92rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; }

/* ============================================
   ABOUT / SPLIT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.split-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
.split-grid.reverse { direction:rtl; }
.split-grid.reverse > * { direction:ltr; }
.split-img { border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.split-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; min-height:360px; }
.split-content .section-label { text-align:left; }
.split-content h2 { font-size:2.2rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
.split-content p { margin-bottom:14px; font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.8; }
.split-features { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:28px; }
.split-feature {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px;
}
.split-feature-icon {
  width:38px; height:38px; min-width:38px;
  background:var(--blue-light); border-radius:10px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--blue); font-size:1rem;
}
.split-feature h4 { font-size:0.88rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:3px; color:var(--navy); }
.split-feature p { font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--gray-500); margin-bottom:0; }

/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
  position:relative; padding:80px 0; overflow:hidden; background:var(--navy-deeper);
}
.cta-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; }
.cta-bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0.25; }
.cta-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,18,34,0.92), rgba(0,137,255,0.2));
}
.cta-section .container { position:relative; z-index:3; text-align:center; }
.cta-section h2 { color:var(--white); font-size:2.4rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.cta-section p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:1.05rem; max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 28px; }

/* ============================================
   CONTACT FORM
   ============================================ */
.contact-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
.contact-info h2 { font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.contact-info > p { color:var(--gray-500); margin-bottom:28px; }
.contact-detail { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.contact-detail-icon {
  width:46px; height:46px; min-width:46px; background:var(--blue-light);
  border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--blue); font-size:1.1rem;
}
.contact-detail h4 { font-size:0.9rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:2px; color:var(--navy); }
.contact-detail p { font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--gray-500); }

.contact-form {
  background:var(--white); padding:36px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.form-group { margin-bottom:18px; }
.form-group label {
  display:block; font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:6px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width:100%; padding:12px 16px; border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius:var(--radius); font-size:0.9rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  color:var(--gray-700); transition:var(--transition); background:var(--gray-50);
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  outline:none; border-color:var(--blue); background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,137,255,0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:110px; }
.form-row { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; }

/* ============================================
   CAREERS
   ============================================ */
.values-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; }
.value-card {
  background:var(--white); padding:28px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200); transition:var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.value-card h3 { font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.value-card p { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--gray-500); }

.jobs-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; }
.job-card {
  background:var(--white); padding:28px; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200); transition:var(--transition);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.job-card:hover { border-color:var(--blue); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.job-card h3 { font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.job-card .job-type { font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.job-card p { font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--gray-500); flex:1; margin-bottom:16px; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE HEADER (subpages)
   ============================================ */
.page-header {
  position:relative; padding:140px 0 72px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--navy-deeper);
}
.page-header-compact {
  padding:108px 0 32px;
}
.page-header-compact h1 { font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.page-header-compact p { font-size:0.92rem; }
/* Ultra-compact hero banner for subpages (About, Insights, etc.) */
.hero.page-header-compact {
  min-height:auto;
}
.hero.page-header-compact .container {
  padding-top:24px;
  padding-bottom:20px;
}
.hero.page-header-compact .hero-content {
  max-width:100%;
}
.hero.page-header-compact h1 {
  font-size:1.8rem;
  color:var(--white);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.hero.page-header-compact .hero-desc {
  font-size:0.88rem;
  margin-bottom:0;
  max-width:600px;
}
.hero.page-header-compact .breadcrumbs {
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.page-header-bg { position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; }
.page-header-bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0.15; }
.page-header-overlay {
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,18,34,0.95), rgba(15,64,100,0.75));
}
.page-header .container { position:relative; z-index:3; }
.page-header h1 { color:var(--white); font-size:2.8rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.page-header p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size:1.08rem; max-width:560px; }
.breadcrumbs {
  display:flex; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px; font-size:0.82rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.breadcrumbs a { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color:var(--blue); }
.breadcrumbs span { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

/* ============================================
   INDUSTRY DETAIL SECTION
   ============================================ */
.industry-detail { }
.industry-detail + .industry-detail { }
.industry-detail .split-grid { gap:48px; }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer { background:var(--navy-deeper); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); padding:64px 0 0; }
.footer-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap:40px; padding-bottom:40px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.footer-brand { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.footer-brand .footer-logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.footer-brand .footer-logo img { height:28px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.7; max-width:280px; }
.footer h4 {
  color:var(--white); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  font-size:0.82rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.footer-links a {
  display:block; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-size:0.88rem;
  padding:4px 0; transition:var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color:var(--blue); padding-left:4px; }
.footer-newsletter p { font-size:0.88rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.newsletter-form { display:flex; gap:8px; }
.newsletter-form input {
  flex:1; padding:10px 14px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius:6px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color:var(--white);
  font-size:0.88rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.newsletter-form button {
  padding:10px 18px; background:var(--blue); color:var(--white); border:none;
  border-radius:6px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
  font-size:0.85rem; transition:var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-form button:hover { background:var(--blue-dark); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding:22px 0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:0.82rem;
}
.footer-social { display:flex; gap:12px; }
.footer-social a {
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition:var(--transition); font-size:0.85rem;
}
.footer-social a:hover { background:var(--blue); color:var(--white); }

/* ============================================
   FOUNDER / TEAM BIO
   ============================================ */
.founder-section { }
.founder-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:320px 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:start;
}
.founder-photo {
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
}
.founder-photo img { width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
.founder-photo-label {
  position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; padding:16px 20px;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(6,18,34,0.85));
  color:var(--white); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.founder-photo-label h3 { color:var(--white); font-size:1.15rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; }
.founder-photo-label p { font-size:0.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin:0; }
.founder-content h2 { font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.founder-content p { font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.8; }
.founder-highlights {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:24px;
  padding-top:24px; border-top:1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.founder-highlight { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px; }
.founder-highlight-icon {
  width:36px; height:36px; min-width:36px; background:var(--blue-light);
  border-radius:8px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--blue); font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:700;
}
.founder-highlight h4 { font-size:0.85rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); }
.founder-highlight p { font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--gray-500); margin:0; }

/* ============================================
   NEWS PAGE
   ============================================ */
.news-nav {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:16px 0; margin-bottom:40px;
  border-bottom:2px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.news-nav-btn {
  padding:8px 20px; border-radius:50px; font-size:0.85rem; font-weight:600;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; cursor:pointer; border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  background:var(--white); color:var(--gray-500); transition:var(--transition);
}
.news-nav-btn:hover { border-color:var(--blue); color:var(--blue); }
.news-nav-btn.active {
  background:var(--blue); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--blue);
}

.news-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px;
}
.news-card {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200); transition:var(--transition);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.news-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); border-color:rgba(0,137,255,0.15); }
.news-card-img { height:200px; overflow:hidden; }
.news-card-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.5s; }
.news-card:hover .news-card-img img { transform:scale(1.04); }
.news-card-body { padding:24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.news-card-meta {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:12px;
  font-size:0.78rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.news-card-tag {
  padding:3px 10px; border-radius:50px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.72rem;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px;
}
.tag-industry { background:rgba(0,137,255,0.1); color:var(--blue); }
.tag-article { background:rgba(15,42,74,0.08); color:var(--navy); }
.tag-insight { background:rgba(16,185,129,0.1); color:#059669; }
.tag-opinion { background:rgba(168,85,247,0.1); color:#7c3aed; }
.news-card-date { color:var(--gray-400); }
.news-card-body h3 {
  font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.4;
  font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
}
.news-card-body p { font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.7; flex:1; }
.news-card-link {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:16px;
  color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; font-size:0.85rem;
}
.news-card-link:hover { gap:10px; }

/* Featured article (large) */
.news-featured {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:0;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200); margin-bottom:40px;
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.news-featured:hover { box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
.news-featured-img { min-height:340px; overflow:hidden; }
.news-featured-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.news-featured-body { padding:40px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; }
.news-featured-body h2 { font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom:14px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:800; }
.news-featured-body p { font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--gray-500); line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:20px; }

/* News article detail page */
.article-content { max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.article-content h1 { font-size:2.2rem; margin-bottom:16px; line-height:1.3; }
.article-meta {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:32px;
  padding-bottom:20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--gray-500); font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.article-hero-img {
  width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden;
  margin-bottom:32px; max-height:440px;
}
.article-hero-img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.article-body p { font-size:1rem; line-height:1.9; margin-bottom:18px; color:var(--gray-600); }
.article-body h2 { font-size:1.5rem; margin:32px 0 14px; }
.article-body h3 { font-size:1.2rem; margin:24px 0 10px; }
.article-body ul { list-style:disc; padding-left:24px; margin:16px 0; }
.article-body ul li { font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.8; color:var(--gray-600); padding:4px 0; }
.article-body blockquote {
  border-left:4px solid var(--blue); padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0;
  background:var(--gray-50); border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-style:italic; color:var(--gray-600);
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICE / INDUSTRY DETAIL PAGE
   ============================================ */
.detail-content { max-width:800px; }
.detail-content h2 { font-size:1.5rem; margin:28px 0 12px; }
.detail-content p { font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.85; margin-bottom:14px; }
.detail-content ul { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:16px 0; }
.detail-content ul li {
  padding:8px 0 8px 22px; position:relative; font-size:0.95rem;
  color:var(--gray-600); line-height:1.7;
}
.detail-content ul li::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; top:16px;
  width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--blue);
}
.detail-sidebar {
  position:sticky; top:108px;
}
.sidebar-card {
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:28px; margin-bottom:20px;
}
.sidebar-card h4 {
  font-size:0.88rem; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.5px; margin-bottom:16px;
  color:var(--navy);
}
.sidebar-card a {
  display:block; padding:8px 0; color:var(--gray-500); font-size:0.88rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.sidebar-card a:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.sidebar-card a:hover { color:var(--blue); padding-left:4px; }
.sidebar-card a.active-link { color:var(--blue); font-weight:600; }
.sidebar-card a.btn { color:var(--white); background:var(--blue-dark); padding:10px 22px; border-bottom:none; border-radius:var(--radius); font-weight:600; text-align:center; }
.sidebar-card a.btn:hover { color:var(--white); background:var(--navy); padding-left:22px; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.detail-layout {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 300px; gap:56px; align-items:start;
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.fade-in {
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(30px);
  transition:opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible {
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.slide-in-left {
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(-40px);
  transition:opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.slide-in-left.visible {
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateX(0);
}
.slide-in-right {
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(40px);
  transition:opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.slide-in-right.visible {
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateX(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .fade-in, .slide-in-left, .slide-in-right {
    opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   UTILITY
   ============================================ */
.text-center { text-align:center; }
.mt-2 { margin-top:16px; }
.mt-4 { margin-top:32px; }
.mt-6 { margin-top:48px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom:16px; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom:32px; }
.hidden { display:none!important; }

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size:2.6rem; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .detail-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr 260px; gap:36px; }
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
  .nav-inner { height:72px; padding:0 20px; }
  .nav-logo .logo-full { height:52px; }
  .nav-logo .logo-icon { height:40px; }
  .nav-links {
    display:none; position:fixed; top:72px; left:0; width:100%; bottom:0;
    background:var(--navy-deeper); flex-direction:column; padding:20px;
    overflow-y:auto; gap:2px;
  }
  .nav-links.active { display:flex; }
  .nav-links > li > a { padding:14px 16px; font-size:0.95rem; }
  .dropdown {
    position:static; transform:none; opacity:1; visibility:visible;
    min-width:100%; box-shadow:none; border:none;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius:8px; margin-top:4px;
    display:none; padding:4px 8px;
  }
  .nav-links > li.mobile-open > .dropdown { display:block; }
  .nav-toggle { display:flex; }
  .btn-nav { display:block; text-align:center; margin:12px 0 0; }

  .hero { min-height:auto; padding:108px 0 60px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size:2rem; }
  .hero-columns { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-stats { flex-direction:row; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .hero-buttons { flex-direction:column; }
  .hero-buttons .btn { width:100%; justify-content:center; }
  .news-ticker-label { padding:0 12px; font-size:0.7rem; }
  .page-header-compact { padding:96px 0 24px; }
  .page-header-compact h1 { font-size:1.6rem; }
  .hero.page-header-compact .container { padding-top:16px; padding-bottom:14px; }
  .hero.page-header-compact h1 { font-size:1.4rem; }
  .hero.page-header-compact .hero-desc { font-size:0.82rem; }

  .services-grid, .process-grid, .values-grid, .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .split-grid, .split-grid.reverse { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .industries-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .news-featured { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .news-featured-img { min-height:200px; }
  .detail-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .detail-sidebar { position:static; }
  .founder-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .founder-photo { max-width:280px; }

  .section { padding:56px 0; }
  .section-header h2 { font-size:1.8rem; }
  .page-header h1 { font-size:2rem; }
  .page-header { padding:108px 0 56px; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; gap:14px; text-align:center; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .split-features { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process-grid::before { display:none; }
  .hero-proof-bar { flex-direction:column; gap:6px; align-items:flex-start; }
  .hero-proof-sep { display:none; }
  .fit-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .experience-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction:column; }
  .cta-buttons .btn { width:100%; justify-content:center; }
}

/* ============================================
   NEW SECTIONS — Commercial Sharpness
   ============================================ */

/* Hero proof bar */
.hero-proof-bar {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  margin-top:28px;
  font-size:0.82rem;
  font-weight:500;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  letter-spacing:0.2px;
}
.hero-proof-sep {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  font-size:0.6rem;
}

/* System checklist (Bluprint System concrete items) */
.system-checklist {
  margin:16px 0 0;
}
.system-check-item {
  position:relative;
  padding:8px 0 8px 20px;
  font-size:0.88rem;
  color:var(--gray-600);
  line-height:1.55;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.system-check-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.system-check-item::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:14px;
  width:8px;
  height:8px;
  background:var(--blue);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.system-check-item strong {
  color:var(--navy);
  font-weight:600;
}

/* Who We Work Best With grid */
.fit-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:24px;
}
.fit-card {
  padding:28px 24px;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.fit-card:hover {
  border-color:var(--blue);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.fit-card h3 {
  font-size:1rem;
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.fit-card p {
  font-size:0.88rem;
  color:var(--gray-500);
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* Outcomes list */
.outcomes-list {
  margin-top:8px;
}
.outcome-item {
  display:flex;
  gap:14px;
  padding:10px 0;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.outcome-icon {
  flex-shrink:0;
  width:22px;
  height:22px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  background:var(--blue);
  color:var(--white);
  border-radius:50%;
  font-size:0.7rem;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-top:2px;
}
.outcome-item div:last-child {
  font-size:0.9rem;
  color:var(--gray-600);
  line-height:1.6;
}
.outcome-item strong {
  color:var(--navy);
}

/* Representative experience grid */
.experience-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap:24px;
}
.experience-card {
  padding:28px 24px;
  background:var(--white);
  border-left:3px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.experience-label {
  font-size:0.78rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.8px;
  color:var(--blue);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.experience-card p {
  font-size:0.88rem;
  color:var(--gray-500);
  line-height:1.6;
}

/* Engagement cards (Selected Engagements) */
.engagement-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(420px, 1fr));
  gap:28px;
}
.engagement-card {
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.engagement-card:hover {
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  border-color:var(--blue);
}
.engagement-header {
  background:var(--navy);
  color:var(--white);
  padding:20px 24px 8px;
  font-family:'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size:1.15rem;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.3;
}
.engagement-type {
  background:var(--navy);
  color:var(--blue);
  padding:0 24px 18px;
  font-family:'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size:0.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.8px;
}
.engagement-body {
  padding:22px 24px;
}
.engagement-body p {
  font-size:0.88rem;
  color:var(--gray-600);
  line-height:1.7;
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.engagement-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.engagement-highlights {
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px;
  padding:0 24px 22px;
}
.engagement-highlights span {
  display:inline-block;
  padding:5px 14px;
  background:var(--blue-light);
  color:var(--blue-dark);
  font-size:0.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  border-radius:20px;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.engagement-note {
  margin-top:24px;
  padding:20px 24px;
  background:var(--gray-50);
  border-left:3px solid var(--blue);
  border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}
.engagement-note p {
  font-size:0.85rem;
  color:var(--gray-500);
  line-height:1.7;
  margin:0;
}

/* CTA buttons row */
.cta-buttons {
  display:flex;
  gap:16px;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:8px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* Responsive: tablet */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .fit-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .fit-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .experience-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .engagement-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}