/* ================================================================ PORTFOLIO — Magazine-Style CSS ================================================================ Table of Contents: 1. CSS Custom Properties (Light & Dark themes) 2. Reset & Base Styles 3. Typography 4. Navbar 5. Hero Section 6. Section Shared Styles 7. About Me 8. Projects 9. Resume & Experience 10. Contact 11. Footer 12. Animations & Reveal Effects 13. Responsive Breakpoints ================================================================ */ /* ================================================================ 1. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES We define all colors, fonts, and spacings as variables so the entire theme can be swapped by toggling data-theme on . ================================================================ */ :root { /* -- Fonts -- */ --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif; --font-body: 'League Spartan', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; /* -- Palette (semantic mapping) -- Primary Greens: #364023 Palm Leaf → --color-primary #6a823e Beyond the Pines → --color-primary-mid (main accent) #9c9f69 Willow Leaf → --color-primary-light Accents / Secondary Pinks: #c7a39b Parfait → --color-secondary #e6b1c4 Fallen Blossoms → --color-secondary-mid #efd4dd Dolce Pink → --color-surface ---------------------------------------------------- */ --color-primary: #364023; --color-primary-mid: #6a823e; --color-primary-light: #9c9f69; --color-secondary: #c7a39b; --color-secondary-mid: #e6b1c4; --color-surface: #efd4dd; /* -- Spacing scale -- */ --space-xs: 0.5rem; --space-sm: 1rem; --space-md: 2rem; --space-lg: 4rem; --space-xl: 6rem; --space-2xl: 8rem; /* -- Layout -- */ --max-width: 1280px; --section-padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md); --border-radius: 8px; /* -- Transitions -- */ --transition-fast: 0.2s ease; --transition-base: 0.4s ease; --transition-slow: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); } /* ---- Light theme (default) ---- All text is #000 for max contrast per brief. Accent = Beyond the Pines green; surfaces use the pink palette. ------------------------------------------------ */ [data-theme="light"] { --color-bg: #ffffff; --color-bg-alt: #efd4dd; /* Dolce Pink — alt section bg */ --color-bg-dark: #364023; /* Palm Leaf — dark surface */ --color-text: #000000; /* Pure black text for high contrast */ --color-text-muted: #2a2a2a; /* Near-black for secondary text */ --color-text-on-dark: #ffffff; --color-accent: #6a823e; /* Beyond the Pines — links, buttons */ --color-accent-hover: #364023; /* Palm Leaf — darker on hover */ --color-border: #e6b1c4; /* Fallen Blossoms — subtle border */ --color-card-bg: #ffffff; --color-overlay: rgba(54, 64, 35, 0.65); --color-navbar-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); --color-navbar-scrolled: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97); --color-input-bg: #ffffff; --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(54, 64, 35, 0.08); --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(54, 64, 35, 0.10); --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(54, 64, 35, 0.14); } /* ---- Dark theme ---- Uses the deep Palm Leaf green as the base. Text lightens to white for readability on dark backgrounds. Accent shifts to the lighter greens so interactive elements stay visible. ------------------------------------------------ */ [data-theme="dark"] { --color-bg: #1a2012; /* Very dark green-tinted black */ --color-bg-alt: #232c18; /* Slightly lighter panel bg */ --color-bg-dark: #111710; --color-text: #f0ede8; /* Warm off-white for readability */ --color-text-muted: #b0b0a8; --color-text-on-dark: #f0ede8; --color-accent: #9c9f69; /* Willow Leaf — lighter green accent */ --color-accent-hover: #c7a39b; /* Parfait — pink accent on hover */ --color-border: #3a4428; --color-card-bg: #232c18; --color-overlay: rgba(17, 23, 16, 0.75); --color-navbar-bg: rgba(26, 32, 18, 0.9); --color-navbar-scrolled: rgba(26, 32, 18, 0.97); --color-input-bg: #232c18; --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); } /* ================================================================ 2. RESET & BASE STYLES ================================================================ */ *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; } body { font-family: var(--font-body); background-color: var(--color-bg); color: var(--color-text); line-height: 1.7; overflow-x: hidden; transition: background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base); } img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; } a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--color-accent); transition: color var(--transition-fast); } a:hover { color: var(--color-accent-hover); } ul { list-style: none; } button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; color: inherit; } ::selection { background-color: var(--color-primary-mid); color: #ffffff; } /* ================================================================ 3. TYPOGRAPHY Playfair Display for headings/titles; League Spartan for body text, UI elements, and sub-headings. All text is black (#000) in light mode for maximum contrast. ================================================================ */ h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; } /* Drop cap — used in editorial layouts for the first letter */ .drop-cap { float: left; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 4.5rem; line-height: 0.8; padding-right: 0.6rem; padding-top: 0.15rem; color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 900; } /* ================================================================ 4. NAVBAR Fixed at top; transparent initially, gains background on scroll. ================================================================ */ .navbar { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; z-index: 1000; padding: 1.25rem 0; transition: background-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), padding var(--transition-base); } .navbar--scrolled { background-color: var(--color-navbar-scrolled); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 0.75rem 0; backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); } .navbar__container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-md); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; } /* Brand */ .navbar__brand { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-text); letter-spacing: 0.02em; transition: color var(--transition-fast); } .navbar__brand-accent { color: var(--color-accent); } /* Nav Links */ .navbar__links { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; } .navbar__link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; position: relative; transition: color var(--transition-fast); } .navbar__link::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 2px; background-color: var(--color-accent); transition: width var(--transition-base); } .navbar__link:hover, .navbar__link--active { color: var(--color-text); } .navbar__link:hover::after, .navbar__link--active::after { width: 100%; } /* Navbar Actions (theme toggle + hamburger) */ .navbar__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; } /* Theme Toggle Button */ .theme-toggle { position: relative; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; transition: background-color var(--transition-fast); } .theme-toggle:hover { background-color: var(--color-bg-alt); } .theme-toggle__icon { position: absolute; transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base); } /* In light mode: show moon, hide sun */ [data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__moon { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0deg); } [data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__sun { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(90deg); } /* In dark mode: show sun, hide moon */ [data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle__moon { opacity: 0; transform: rotate(-90deg); } [data-theme="dark"] .theme-toggle__sun { opacity: 1; transform: rotate(0deg); } /* Hamburger Menu (mobile only) */ .navbar__hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 28px; padding: 4px 0; } .navbar__hamburger span { display: block; height: 2px; background-color: var(--color-text); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-fast); } /* Hamburger active state (X shape) */ .navbar__hamburger--active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); } .navbar__hamburger--active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; } .navbar__hamburger--active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); } /* ================================================================ 5. HERO SECTION — Infinite Scrolling Photo Collage ================================================================ Three horizontal rows of photos scroll infinitely in alternating directions. The entire collage is tilted -8deg for a dynamic, editorial feel. A glassmorphism card sits centred on top. Architecture: .hero → viewport container .hero__collage → tilted wrapper .hero__row → single scrolling strip .hero__row-inner → animated flex container (2× images) .hero__photo → individual photo cell (masonry widths) .hero__overlay → darken layer for contrast .hero__glass → glassmorphism title card .hero__scroll-indicator → bouncing arrow ================================================================ */ .hero { position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 650px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; background-color: #f5f5f5; /* light fallback while images load */ } /* ── Floating gradient orbs — sit behind the collage ── */ .hero__orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(100px); opacity: 0.5; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; } .hero__orb--green { width: 55vw; height: 55vw; max-width: 700px; max-height: 700px; background: radial-gradient(circle, #6a823e 0%, transparent 70%); top: -10%; left: -15%; animation: orb-float-1 14s ease-in-out infinite; } .hero__orb--pink { width: 50vw; height: 50vw; max-width: 650px; max-height: 650px; background: radial-gradient(circle, #e6b1c4 0%, transparent 70%); bottom: -10%; right: -10%; animation: orb-float-2 16s ease-in-out infinite; } @keyframes orb-float-1 { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } 33% { transform: translate(5%, 8%) scale(1.05); } 66% { transform: translate(-3%, -5%) scale(0.97); } } @keyframes orb-float-2 { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); } 33% { transform: translate(-6%, -4%) scale(0.95); } 66% { transform: translate(4%, 6%) scale(1.04); } } /* ── Collage wrapper — tilted for magazine dynamism ── */ .hero__collage { position: absolute; /* Overshoot bounds so rotation doesn't expose corners */ inset: -20%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; transform: rotate(-8deg); z-index: 0; } /* ── Individual row strip ── */ .hero__row { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; } /* ── Inner container that holds all photos and slides ── */ .hero__row-inner { display: flex; gap: 14px; width: max-content; /* shrink-wrap to total photo width */ will-change: transform; /* GPU-promote for smooth animation */ } /* Row 1 — scrolls left */ .hero__row--1 .hero__row-inner { animation: collage-scroll-left 45s linear infinite; } /* Row 2 — scrolls right (starts offset so seam is hidden) */ .hero__row--2 .hero__row-inner { animation: collage-scroll-right 55s linear infinite; } /* Row 3 — scrolls left, different speed */ .hero__row--3 .hero__row-inner { animation: collage-scroll-left 50s linear infinite; } /* ── Keyframes ── Each row contains 2 identical sets of photos, so shifting by -50% brings us back to the exact same visual position. */ @keyframes collage-scroll-left { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } } @keyframes collage-scroll-right { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } } /* ── Pause animation on hover for accessibility ── */ .hero__collage:hover .hero__row-inner, .hero__collage.paused .hero__row-inner { animation-play-state: paused; } /* ── Respect prefers-reduced-motion ── */ @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero__row-inner { animation-play-state: paused !important; } } /* ── Photo cells (masonry-like varying widths) ── */ .hero__photo { flex-shrink: 0; width: 300px; height: 220px; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .hero__photo--wide { width: 400px; } .hero__photo--tall { width: 230px; } .hero__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; } /* ── Dark overlay for text legibility over busy images ── */ .hero__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient( ellipse at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 100% ); z-index: 1; } /* ── SVG used for the grain filter (hidden off-screen) ── */ .hero__grain-svg { position: absolute; width: 0; height: 0; pointer-events: none; } /* ── Glassmorphism title card with grainy texture ── */ .hero__glass { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; padding: 3.5rem 4.5rem; /* Glass effect: translucent bg + backdrop blur + subtle border */ background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42); backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.4); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.4); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); border-radius: 28px; color: #000000; max-width: 700px; width: 90%; overflow: hidden; } /* Grain texture overlay inside the glass card */ /* Grain pseudo-element: the SVG filter needs a painted surface to act on. We fill the div with white, apply the noise filter, then reduce opacity. */ .hero__glass-grain { position: absolute; inset: -2px; /* slight overflow to avoid edge gaps */ border-radius: inherit; background: #ffffff; /* surface for the feTurbulence to render */ filter: url(#grainFilter); opacity: 0.10; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; } /* Ensure all glass card content sits above the grain */ .hero__glass > *:not(.hero__glass-grain) { position: relative; z-index: 1; } .hero__label { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.3em; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); opacity: 0.75; } .hero__title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; } .hero__subtitle { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); } .hero__cta { display: inline-block; padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem; border: 2px solid var(--color-primary); border-radius: 6px; color: var(--color-primary); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; transition: background-color var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-fast); } .hero__cta:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-2px); } /* ── Scroll indicator at bottom ── */ .hero__scroll-indicator { position: absolute; bottom: 2rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2; color: var(--color-primary); opacity: 0.6; animation: bounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; } @keyframes bounce { 0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 40% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px); } 60% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-5px); } } /* ================================================================ 6. SECTION SHARED STYLES Reusable section header, numbering, and divider. ================================================================ */ /* ── Gradient-fade between sections ── ALL sections are now full-bleed (width: 100%) so gradient pseudo- elements span the entire viewport. Content is capped at --max-width via direct-child rules below. */ .section { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; /* full bleed — no clipping */ padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md); margin: 0 auto; background-color: var(--color-bg); } /* Cap content children at readable width */ .section > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: var(--max-width); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } /* Light section: top gradient (pink → white) Fades from the previous dark section's pink into this section's white. */ .section::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1px; /* -1px eliminates sub-pixel gaps */ left: 0; width: 100%; height: 200px; background: linear-gradient( to bottom, var(--color-bg-alt) 0%, var(--color-bg) 100% ); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; } /* About Me is the first section after the hero (white), so there's no pink above it — hide the gradient. */ .about.section::before { display: none; } /* Resume & Experience — solid white, no gradient. The Projects section (dark) already fades to white at its bottom via ::after, so Resume just needs a clean flat background. */ .resume.section::before { display: none; } /* ── Dark section variant — full bleed background ── */ .section--dark { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; background-color: var(--color-bg-alt); padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md); margin-top: -1px; /* seal sub-pixel gap with section above */ } /* Cap dark-section content children too */ .section--dark > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: var(--max-width); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } /* Dark section: top gradient (white → pink) Blends from the previous light section's white into pink. */ .section--dark::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 200px; background: linear-gradient( to bottom, var(--color-bg) 0%, var(--color-bg-alt) 100% ); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; } /* Dark section: bottom gradient (pink → white) Smooths the exit so the next light section starts cleanly. */ .section--dark::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 200px; background: linear-gradient( to bottom, var(--color-bg-alt) 0%, var(--color-bg) 100% ); pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; } .section__header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); } .section__number { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--color-accent); letter-spacing: 0.2em; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); } .section__title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); letter-spacing: -0.01em; } .section__divider { width: 60px; height: 3px; background-color: var(--color-accent); margin: var(--space-sm) auto; } .section__subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 550px; margin: var(--space-sm) auto 0; line-height: 1.6; } /* ================================================================ 7. ABOUT ME Two-column editorial spread: photo left, bio right. ================================================================ */ .about__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: start; } .about__image-wrapper { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--border-radius); max-width: 380px; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; /* Color-cycling glow behind the photo */ box-shadow: 0 8px 60px 15px rgba(106, 130, 62, 0.35); transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease; animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite, glow-cycle 8s ease-in-out infinite; } /* Alternates between green (Beyond the Pines) and pink (Fallen Blossoms) */ @keyframes glow-cycle { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 60px 15px rgba(106, 130, 62, 0.35); } /* green */ 50% { box-shadow: 0 8px 60px 15px rgba(230, 177, 196, 0.45); } /* pink */ } @keyframes float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } } .about__image { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--transition-slow); } .about__image-wrapper:hover .about__image { transform: scale(1.05); } /* Pause the float on hover so the zoom feels intentional */ .about__image-wrapper:hover { animation-play-state: paused; } /* Respect reduced motion preference */ @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .about__image-wrapper { animation: none; box-shadow: 0 8px 60px 15px rgba(106, 130, 62, 0.35); } .about__text { animation: none; } } .about__image-caption { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 1rem 1.5rem; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(54, 64, 35, 0.7)); color: #fff; font-size: 0.8rem; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.05em; } .about__text { padding-top: var(--space-md); animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay: -3s; /* offset half-cycle so text & photo drift opposite */ } .about__lead { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); } .about__text p { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.8; } .about__text .about__lead { color: var(--color-text); } /* Stats row */ .about__stats { display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); margin-top: var(--space-lg); padding-top: var(--space-md); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); } .about__stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; } .about__stat-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-accent); line-height: 1; } .about__stat-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-top: 0.4rem; } /* ================================================================ 8. PROJECTS Card grid with hover overlay effects. The first card is a featured (larger) card spanning 2 columns. ================================================================ */ /* ── Horizontal scroll display ── */ .projects__grid { display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: visible; /* let bubbles escape upward */ scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; padding: var(--space-md) calc(50vw - 240px) var(--space-xl); max-width: 100%; /* Hide scrollbar but keep scroll functionality */ scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: rgba(156, 159, 105, 0.4) transparent; } .projects__grid::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; } .projects__grid::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; } .projects__grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(156, 159, 105, 0.4); border-radius: 3px; } .projects__grid::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(156, 159, 105, 0.7); } /* Override the section child max-width so the scroll area uses full width */ .projects__grid { max-width: 100% !important; margin-left: 0 !important; margin-right: 0 !important; } /* ── "scroll to explore" hint ── */ .projects__hint { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: var(--space-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; } .projects__hint-arrow { display: inline-block; font-style: normal; animation: hint-sway 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; } .projects__hint-arrow:first-child { animation-direction: alternate-reverse; } @keyframes hint-sway { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 0.4; } 50% { transform: translateX(5px); opacity: 1; } } /* ── Bubble wrapper — allows bubbles to overflow outside the card ── */ .bubble-wrap { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; width: 480px; scroll-snap-align: center; /* Inactive cards are slightly smaller and dimmer */ transform: scale(0.88); opacity: 0.55; filter: blur(1px); transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease; } /* The card closest to the center gets the "active" class via JS */ .bubble-wrap.active { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); } /* First and last cards can't always reach center — keep them visible */ .bubble-wrap:first-child, .bubble-wrap:last-child { opacity: 0.85; filter: blur(0); } /* Active state still takes full priority on first/last */ .bubble-wrap:first-child.active, .bubble-wrap:last-child.active { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; filter: blur(0); } /* ── Individual bubble particle ── */ .bubble { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 10; opacity: 0; filter: url(#grainFilter) blur(2px); /* grainy + soft blur */ will-change: transform, opacity; } @keyframes bubble-rise { 0% { opacity: 0.85; transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.5; } 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-140px) translateX(var(--drift, 0px)) scale(0.25); } } /* ================================================================ SPECIMEN GALLERY — "display case" card design Silver border, corner brackets, REF label, grayscale → colour, 3D tilt, glassmorphism title pill with grain. ================================================================ */ /* ── Project card — specimen display case ── */ .project-card { position: relative; border-radius: 4px; /* sharp, clinical corners */ overflow: hidden; background-color: #0a0a0a; border: 1px solid rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.55); /* silver border */ box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.12); aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; /* taller for gallery feel */ transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease; /* 3D tilt perspective — the tilt itself is applied via JS */ transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform; } /* Hover shadow — the 3D tilt transform is applied via JS */ .project-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.25); } /* Smooth spring-back transition for the JS tilt */ .project-card { transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.15s ease-out; } /* ── Corner brackets (CSS pseudo-elements) ── Four L-shaped corners that mimic a high-end display frame. We use ::before on the card for top-left + bottom-right, and ::after for the remaining hue overlay + corner hints. */ .project-card .project-card__image-wrapper::before, .project-card .project-card__image-wrapper::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-color: rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.6); border-style: solid; z-index: 4; pointer-events: none; transition: border-color 0.3s ease; } /* Top-left corner bracket */ .project-card .project-card__image-wrapper::before { top: 10px; left: 10px; border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; } /* Bottom-right corner bracket */ .project-card .project-card__image-wrapper::after { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; } /* ── Additional corners via the bubble-wrap pseudo-elements ── */ .bubble-wrap::before, .bubble-wrap::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-color: rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.6); border-style: solid; z-index: 4; pointer-events: none; transition: border-color 0.3s ease; } /* Top-right corner bracket */ .bubble-wrap::before { top: 10px; right: 10px; border-width: 2px 2px 0 0; } /* Bottom-left corner bracket */ .bubble-wrap::after { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; border-width: 0 0 2px 2px; } /* Brighten brackets on hover */ .bubble-wrap:hover::before, .bubble-wrap:hover::after, .bubble-wrap:hover .project-card__image-wrapper::before, .bubble-wrap:hover .project-card__image-wrapper::after { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); } /* ── REF label — monospace specimen tag in top-left ── */ .project-card[data-ref]::before { content: attr(data-ref); position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 38px; /* clear the corner bracket */ z-index: 5; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: #000000; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px); padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 2px; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.3s ease; } /* Hide REF label when overlay is visible */ .project-card:hover[data-ref]::before { opacity: 0; } /* ── Image — full colour by default, grayscale on hover ── */ .project-card__image-wrapper { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; } .project-card__image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1); transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s ease; } .project-card:hover .project-card__image { filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.7); transform: scale(1.06); } /* ── Centered title — glassmorphism pill with grainy overlay ── */ .project-card__title { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); z-index: 2; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: #000000; text-align: center; /* Glassmorphism pill */ background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(1.3); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(1.3); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); padding: 0.55rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 50px; /* pill shape */ pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease; width: max-content; max-width: 88%; overflow: hidden; /* clip grain inside pill */ } /* Grain overlay inside the title pill */ .project-card__title::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -2px; border-radius: inherit; background: #ffffff; filter: url(#grainFilter); opacity: 0.08; pointer-events: none; } /* Fade title out on hover (overlay takes over) */ .project-card:hover .project-card__title { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -60%); } /* The grayscale filter provides the dimmed/desaturated look by default. On hover the full colour snaps in — no separate hue overlay needed. */ /* ── Description overlay — centered, fades in on hover ── */ .project-card__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 1.6rem; background: rgba(54, 64, 35, 0.90); color: #ffffff; opacity: 0; z-index: 6; transition: opacity 0.4s ease; overflow-y: auto; } .project-card:hover .project-card__overlay { opacity: 1; } .project-card__tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; background-color: var(--color-surface); color: var(--color-primary); border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; } .project-card__desc { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; opacity: 0.9; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; max-width: 420px; } .project-card__tech { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; } .project-card__tech span { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); border-radius: 3px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); } .project-card__links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; } .project-card__link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent); transition: color var(--transition-fast); } .project-card__link:hover { color: #ffffff; } /* ── Custom cursor expansion on project cards ── */ .custom-cursor--card { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.5); mix-blend-mode: difference; opacity: 0.6; background: radial-gradient(circle, currentColor 40%, transparent 70%); } /* ================================================================ 9. RESUME & EXPERIENCE Two-column: timeline on left, skills/education on right. ================================================================ */ /* ── Floating resume image — sticky as you scroll ── */ .resume__floating-img { position: sticky; top: 120px; /* below the fixed navbar */ float: right; width: 580px; margin-left: var(--space-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); z-index: 2; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(156, 159, 105, 0.3); border: 1px solid rgba(156, 159, 105, 0.4); /* Willow Leaf accent */ animation: resume-float 5s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: center center; } .resume__floating-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; } @keyframes resume-float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0.5deg); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-0.5deg); } } /* Respect reduced-motion */ @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .resume__floating-img { animation: none; } } .resume__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); } .resume__category-title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); color: var(--color-accent); } /* Timeline */ .timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 2.5rem; } /* Vertical line */ .timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 8px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background-color: var(--color-border); } .timeline__item { position: relative; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); } .timeline__item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } /* Timeline dot */ .timeline__dot { position: absolute; left: -2.5rem; top: 0.35rem; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: var(--color-bg); border: 3px solid var(--color-accent); z-index: 1; transition: background-color var(--transition-fast); } .timeline__item:hover .timeline__dot { background-color: var(--color-accent); } .timeline__content { padding-bottom: var(--space-sm); } .timeline__date { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-accent); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .timeline__role { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; } .timeline__company { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; } .timeline__desc { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; } /* Skills Tags */ .resume__skills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); } .skill-tag { padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 100px; color: var(--color-text); transition: all var(--transition-fast); cursor: default; } .skill-tag:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-mid); border-color: var(--color-primary-mid); color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-2px); } /* Education */ .resume__education { margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); } .resume__edu-item { padding-bottom: var(--space-md); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); } /* Resume Download Button */ .resume__download { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; padding: 1rem 2rem; background-color: var(--color-primary); color: #ffffff; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; border-radius: var(--border-radius); transition: all var(--transition-fast); } .resume__download:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-mid); color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); } /* ================================================================ 10. CONTACT Centered layout — info & social links only, no form. ================================================================ */ /* Centered contact block */ .contact__center { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-md); } .contact__info-title { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; } .contact__info-text { color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 500px; } .contact__details { display: flex; gap: var(--space-xl); justify-content: center; margin-top: var(--space-sm); } .contact__info-block { text-align: center; } .contact__info-label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--color-accent); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; } .contact__info-link { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; } /* Social Links — large icons */ .contact__socials { display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; margin-top: var(--space-md); justify-content: center; } .contact__social-link { width: 72px; height: 72px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); color: var(--color-text); transition: all var(--transition-fast); } .contact__social-link:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-mid); border-color: var(--color-primary-mid); color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); } /* ================================================================ 11. FOOTER ================================================================ */ .footer { padding: var(--space-md); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); } .footer__container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; } .footer__text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); } .footer__back-to-top { width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 50%; color: var(--color-text); transition: all var(--transition-fast); } .footer__back-to-top:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-mid); border-color: var(--color-primary-mid); color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-3px); } /* ================================================================ 12. ANIMATIONS & REVEAL EFFECTS Elements with class "reveal" are hidden by default and animated into view via JavaScript (Intersection Observer). We define the initial hidden state and the visible state here. ================================================================ */ /* Base reveal: fade up */ .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); } /* Slide from left */ .reveal--left { transform: translateX(-40px); } /* Slide from right */ .reveal--right { transform: translateX(40px); } /* When revealed by Intersection Observer */ .reveal--visible { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, 0); } /* Stagger delay for children (optional, applied via JS) */ .reveal--delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; } .reveal--delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; } .reveal--delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; } .reveal--delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; } /* ================================================================ 13. CUSTOM CURSOR Replaces the system cursor with a color-toggling circle. Green (#364023) ↔ Pink (#efd4dd) on click. ================================================================ */ /* Hide system cursor everywhere */ *, *::before, *::after { cursor: none !important; } .custom-cursor { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 24px; height: 24px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #364023; pointer-events: none; z-index: 99999; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.15s ease; mix-blend-mode: exclusion; will-change: top, left, transform; } /* Pink state — toggled via JS */ .custom-cursor--pink { background-color: #efd4dd; } /* Scale-up pop on click */ .custom-cursor--click { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6); } /* Enlarge on interactive elements for UX feedback */ a:hover ~ .custom-cursor, button:hover ~ .custom-cursor, .custom-cursor--hover { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5); } /* Disable custom cursor on touch devices */ @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) { *, *::before, *::after { cursor: auto !important; } .custom-cursor { display: none; } } /* Disable orb animations on reduced-motion */ @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero__orb { animation: none !important; } } /* ================================================================ 14. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS Tablet: 1024px | Mobile: 768px | Small: 480px ================================================================ */ /* -- Tablet (max-width: 1024px) -- */ @media (max-width: 1024px) { .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); } .about__image { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } .resume__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-lg); } /* Slightly smaller floating resume on tablet */ .resume__floating-img { width: 420px; } .bubble-wrap { width: 380px; } .projects__grid { padding-left: calc(50vw - 190px); padding-right: calc(50vw - 190px); } .contact__details { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-md); } .contact__social-link { width: 60px; height: 60px; } } /* -- Mobile (max-width: 768px) -- */ @media (max-width: 768px) { :root { --section-padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm); } .section { padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-sm); } .section--dark { padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-sm); } /* Shorter gradient blends on smaller screens */ .section::before, .section--dark::before, .section--dark::after { height: 120px; } /* Navbar: hamburger visible, links hidden by default */ .navbar__links { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100vh; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2rem; background-color: var(--color-bg); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity var(--transition-base); z-index: 999; } .navbar__links--open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; } .navbar__links--open .navbar__link { font-size: 1.2rem; } .navbar__hamburger { display: flex; z-index: 1001; } /* Hero adjustments */ .hero__collage { inset: -30%; /* extra overshoot to cover rotation gaps on small screens */ gap: 10px; } .hero__photo { width: 220px; height: 160px; border-radius: 8px; } .hero__photo--wide { width: 300px; } .hero__photo--tall { width: 170px; } .hero__row-inner { gap: 10px; } .hero__glass { padding: 2.5rem 2rem; border-radius: 22px; max-width: 480px; } .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 9vw, 3.5rem); } /* About stats */ .about__stats { gap: var(--space-md); } .about__stat-number { font-size: 2rem; } /* Hide floating resume on small screens — too cramped */ .resume__floating-img { display: none; } /* Projects — smaller cards on mobile, still horizontal scroll */ .bubble-wrap { width: 80vw; max-width: 340px; } .projects__grid { padding-left: calc(50vw - 40vw); padding-right: calc(50vw - 40vw); } .project-card { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; } /* On mobile (no hover), show full-colour image + overlay */ .project-card__image { filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1); } .project-card__overlay { opacity: 1; } .project-card__title { opacity: 0; } .project-card[data-ref]::before { opacity: 0; } .projects__hint { display: none; } /* No bubbles on mobile */ .bubble { display: none; } /* Hide corner brackets on mobile */ .bubble-wrap::before, .bubble-wrap::after { display: none; } /* Drop cap smaller on mobile */ .drop-cap { font-size: 3.5rem; } } /* -- Small screens (max-width: 480px) -- */ @media (max-width: 480px) { .about__stats { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm); } .hero__collage { inset: -40%; gap: 8px; transform: rotate(-6deg); /* softer tilt on very small screens */ } .hero__photo { width: 180px; height: 130px; } .hero__photo--wide { width: 250px; } .hero__photo--tall { width: 140px; } .hero__row-inner { gap: 8px; } .hero__glass { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 18px; } .hero__cta { padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.8rem; } }