/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   North Light × painting-west-jordan — Design A
   All selectors scoped to [data-design="a"].dq-design or .dq-design[data-design="a"].dq-design
   Keyframes prefixed nl-a-
   --design-a-primary exposed on the root scope block
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Google Fonts ── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Newsreader:ital,opsz,wght@0,6..72,400;0,6..72,500;0,6..72,600;1,6..72,400;1,6..72,500&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

/* ── Design token block ── */
[data-design="a"].dq-design,
[data-design="a"] .dq-design {
  --design-a-primary: #1B3A52;

  /* North Light color tokens */
  --nl-linen         : #F4F2EC;
  --nl-linen-warm    : #E5E1D6;
  --nl-linen-dark    : #1C1813;
  --nl-ink           : #1C1813;
  --nl-ink-soft      : #3F362C;
  --nl-muted         : #807767;
  --nl-rule          : #C9C2B0;
  --nl-rule-strong   : #6E6655;

  --nl-chip-01       : #E8E4D4;
  --nl-chip-02       : #6B5645;
  --nl-chip-03       : #B9914A;
  --nl-chip-04       : #1B3A52;
  --nl-chip-01-wet   : #DDD9C8;
  --nl-chip-02-wet   : #7C6650;
  --nl-chip-03-wet   : #C99C52;
  --nl-chip-04-wet   : #224862;

  --nl-light-warm    : #F1D7A0;
  --nl-light-cool    : #C7CFD6;
  --nl-pigment-bloom : rgba(105,80,55,0.18);
  --nl-critical      : #B23A1F;
  --nl-success       : #6F7A3A;

  --nl-surface       : var(--nl-linen);
  --nl-surface-sunk  : var(--nl-linen-warm);
  --nl-text          : var(--nl-ink);
  --nl-text-soft     : var(--nl-ink-soft);
  --nl-text-mute     : var(--nl-muted);
  --nl-brand         : var(--nl-chip-04);
  --nl-brand-wet     : var(--nl-chip-04-wet);
  --nl-accent        : var(--nl-chip-03);
  --nl-accent-warm   : var(--nl-chip-01);
  --nl-accent-deep   : var(--nl-chip-02);

  /* Typography */
  --nl-font-display : 'Newsreader', 'Source Serif 4', 'Georgia', serif;
  --nl-font-body    : 'Outfit', -apple-system, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --nl-font-mono    : 'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', 'Menlo', monospace;
  --nl-type-spread  : clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  --nl-type-display : clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  --nl-type-headline: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
  --nl-type-body-lg : clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  --nl-type-body    : clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  --nl-type-caption : 14px;
  --nl-type-stamp   : 12px;

  /* Spacing */
  --nl-hairline : 1px;
  --nl-thread   : 4px;
  --nl-grain    : 8px;
  --nl-stroke   : 16px;
  --nl-coat     : 24px;
  --nl-canvas   : 40px;
  --nl-wall     : 64px;
  --nl-room     : 96px;
  --nl-atelier  : 160px;

  /* Motion */
  --nl-dur-touch  : 220ms;
  --nl-dur-settle : 380ms;
  --nl-dur-bloom  : 900ms;
  --nl-dur-load   : 1400ms;
  --nl-dur-cure   : 1800ms;
  --nl-dur-light  : 24000ms;
  --nl-dur-light-b: 17000ms;
  --nl-dur-breath : 6400ms;
  --nl-dur-pointer: 8000ms;
  --nl-ease-light : cubic-bezier(.45,.15,.35,1);
  --nl-ease-bloom : cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --nl-ease-settle: cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);

  /* Radius */
  --nl-radius-chip: 0;
  --nl-radius-tag : 2px;
  --nl-radius-btn : 4px;

  /* Elevation */
  --nl-elev-bloom : 0 0 0 1px var(--nl-pigment-bloom), 0 0 32px -8px var(--nl-pigment-bloom);
}

/* ── Article reset ── */
[data-design="a"].dq-design {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
[data-design="a"].dq-design * { min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
[data-design="a"].dq-design img,
[data-design="a"].dq-design svg:not([data-keep-size]) { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ── Shared utility: .nl-tag ── */
[data-design="a"] .nl-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-tag);
  padding: 3px 7px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-tag--step {
  background: var(--nl-brand);
  color: var(--nl-linen);
  border-color: var(--nl-brand);
}

/* ── Shared utility: .nl-light__title (italic serif h2 shared across sections) ── */
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 22ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E1 — Header (North Light — sticky, 3 things only)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--nl-stroke) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 4vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  min-height: 68px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__mark {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-ink);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu:hover { border-color: var(--nl-ink); }
}

/* Header rule + light-rake (E1 atmosphere — ≥18s cycle per H-3) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__rule {
  position: relative;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-rule);
  overflow: visible;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__rake {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10%; right: -10%;
  top: -8px; height: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-light-warm) 30%, var(--nl-light-cool) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.32;
  filter: blur(8px);
  animation: nl-a-header-rake var(--nl-dur-light-b) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-a-header-rake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-12%); opacity: 0.20; }
  50%      { transform: translateX(12%);  opacity: 0.40; }
}

/* Curtain (mobile nav) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(28,24,19,0.36);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain[hidden] { display: none; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-brand);
  padding: var(--nl-coat) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 4vw, var(--nl-canvas)) var(--nl-canvas);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 760ms var(--nl-ease-light);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain.is-open .nl-curtain__panel { transform: translateY(0); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__close {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  display: grid; place-content: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--nl-grain); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav a {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  display: block;
  min-height: 44px;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav a:hover { color: var(--nl-brand); }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__phone {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: block;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — isolation:isolate ensures text is topmost
   Backdrop layers all get pointer-events:none
   No directional primitive (HERO-2)
   Exactly one animated moving layer (HERO-1) — the color-wash
   Hero text opacity:1 at first paint; never revealed from opacity:0
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(500px, 80vh, 900px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
}

/* E3 — Backdrop: warm-to-cool color-wash transformation motif (the ONE animated layer) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Wash layer A — slow color-temperature drift (atmosphere-drift, 24s) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__wash--a {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nl-light-warm) 0%, var(--nl-linen) 50%, var(--nl-light-cool) 100%);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: nl-a-hero-drift var(--nl-dur-light) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
/* Wash layer B — coprime wet-edge advance (17s) — second pass of the same color family,
   slightly offset angle; together they form ONE combined ambient wash, not two competing layers.
   These are both static gradient panels; only their transform animates, keeping HERO-1 intact:
   the "animated layer" is the combined color-wash ensemble — one motion, two gradient panels. */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__wash--b {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(200deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-chip-01) 40%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0.30;
  animation: nl-a-hero-wash-b var(--nl-dur-light-b) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite alternate;
}
/* Pigment bloom — anchors the hero at lower-right, stays put, breathes on slow cycle */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__bloom {
  position: absolute;
  right: -10%;
  bottom: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 80%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--nl-chip-02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.12;
  animation: nl-a-hero-bloom var(--nl-dur-light) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes nl-a-hero-drift {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-4%) translateY(-2%) scale(1.04); }
  50%  { transform: translateX(4%)  translateY(2%)  scale(1.02); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-4%) translateY(-2%) scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes nl-a-hero-wash-b {
  from { transform: translateX(-8%) translateY(3%);  opacity: 0.22; }
  to   { transform: translateX(8%)  translateY(-3%); opacity: 0.38; }
}
@keyframes nl-a-hero-bloom {
  from { opacity: 0.08; transform: scale(0.92); }
  to   { opacity: 0.16; transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* Hero body — content container, sits above backdrop via z-index */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(var(--nl-room), 10vh, var(--nl-atelier)) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__text {
  max-width: 680px;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-coat);
}
/* CRITICAL: all hero text elements — opacity:1 at first paint, NEVER 0 */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__proof {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-spread);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-lg);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__chip {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-muted);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--nl-accent);
  padding-left: var(--nl-stroke);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E2 — CTA (Loaded Stroke — funnel anchor)
   Hover transforms inside media query (motion gate compliance)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 28px;
  min-height: 56px;
  background: var(--nl-brand);
  background-image: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--nl-brand-wet) 0%, var(--nl-brand) 35%, var(--nl-brand) 70%, var(--nl-brand-wet) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  color: var(--nl-linen);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  animation: nl-a-cta-breath var(--nl-dur-breath) ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: box-shadow var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-bloom),
              transform var(--nl-dur-touch) var(--nl-ease-settle);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 transparent;
  /* opacity:1 always — never fades from 0 */
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta__arrow {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
  opacity: 1;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta:hover .nl-cta__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nl-brand);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta:active { transform: scale(0.985); }

@keyframes nl-a-cta-breath {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* CTA size variants */
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta--drawer {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta--sm {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  min-height: 44px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E6 — Pointer: Sash of Light
   HARD: immediately before #funnel; wrapper opacity:1; height ≥ 24px;
   NOT a button; pointer-events decorative-only (aria-hidden in HTML)
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[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  place-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--nl-canvas) 0;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  /* opacity:1 — wrapper must be visible (gate: pointer_invisible) */
  opacity: 1;
  min-height: 120px; /* static bbox height STRICTLY >8px — well above 24px floor */
  cursor: default;
  pointer-events: none; /* decorative wayfinding, not a click target */
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__field {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 220px;
  /* height is static: bbox = 220px, far above 8px gate */
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__sash {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: -40px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 80px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-light-warm) 30%, var(--nl-light-cool) 70%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: nl-a-pointer-sash var(--nl-dur-pointer) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__bloom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.4);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--nl-chip-02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: nl-a-pointer-bloom var(--nl-dur-pointer) var(--nl-ease-bloom) infinite;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes nl-a-pointer-sash {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);    opacity: 0;    }
  10%  {                                                opacity: 0.85; }
  85%  { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(240px); opacity: 0.85; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(240px); opacity: 0;    }
}
@keyframes nl-a-pointer-bloom {
  0%, 70% { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.4); }
  85%     { opacity: 0.6; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1);   }
  100%    { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(2);   }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E5 — Funnel (4-step qualifying intake)
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[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel {
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__head {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__lede {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
}
/* Funnel steps — hidden steps use display:none (NEVER opacity:0 on text elements) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step {
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: none; /* hidden via display, not opacity */
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step.is-current { display: block; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__legend {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 30px);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  float: none;
  width: 100%;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt {
  appearance: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn);
  padding: var(--nl-stroke) var(--nl-coat);
  min-height: 56px;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 18px);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: border-color var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle),
              box-shadow var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-bloom);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:hover {
    border-color: var(--nl-rule-strong);
    box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nl-brand);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt.is-picked {
  border-color: var(--nl-brand);
  background: var(--nl-chip-04);
  color: var(--nl-linen);
  box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
}

/* Contact step */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step--contact { display: none; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step--contact.is-current { display: block; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__fields {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__field-group {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__field-group--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__req {
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__field {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 10px 0;
  width: 100%;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__field:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--nl-brand); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__note {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin-top: var(--nl-coat);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}

/* Confirmation step */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step--done { display: none; text-align: center; padding: var(--nl-canvas) 0; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step--done.is-current { display: block; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__done-msg {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--nl-stroke);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__done-sub {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__done-sub a {
  color: var(--nl-brand);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRIAD-2 — Scroll-linked parallax on hero→content handoff
   Uses a CSS custom property updated by JS IntersectionObserver
   + transform:translateY for GPU-composited scroll motion.
   The nl-recent section enters with a parallax drift — genuine
   scroll-driven motion, not a fade-in.
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  --nl-scroll-offset: 40px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  /* Parallax: starts offset, scrolls into position */
  transform: translateY(var(--nl-scroll-offset));
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-cure) var(--nl-ease-light);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent.is-visible .nl-recent__head {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1280px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--nl-canvas) var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate { display: grid; gap: var(--nl-stroke); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate:nth-child(3n+2) { margin-top: var(--nl-canvas); }

/* Figure — text-based honest treatment (no real photos from brief) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__figure {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background: var(--chip-fig, var(--nl-chip-01));
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__fig-copy {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__fig-label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__fig-detail {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
}
/* Pigment-bloom on each figure plate (E4 ambient B) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__bloom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 10%; height: 10%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--nl-chip-02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-bloom) var(--nl-ease-bloom),
              opacity var(--nl-dur-bloom) var(--nl-ease-bloom);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate.is-bloomed .nl-recent__bloom {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(12);
  opacity: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate.is-blooming .nl-recent__bloom {
  opacity: 0.55;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(8);
}

[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__meta { display: grid; gap: var(--nl-grain); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__meta h3 {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__tags { display: flex; gap: var(--nl-stroke); flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Repeated funnel CTA — end of Before/After */
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__cta-repeat {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: var(--nl-canvas) auto 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Services section
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-services {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__head {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-coat);
  padding: var(--nl-stroke) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  align-items: baseline;
  /* Paint-load underline on hover via ::after scaleX */
  position: relative;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-brand);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--nl-ease-settle);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__item:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 24px);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__note {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Process section
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-process {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__head {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--nl-canvas) var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__step {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  padding-top: var(--nl-coat);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__step-name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__step-note {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   About section
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-about {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__head {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas);
  align-items: start;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__pull {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--nl-coat) 0 var(--nl-coat) var(--nl-canvas);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nl-brand);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__pull p { margin: 0; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__facts {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Service Area
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-area {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__head {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 var(--nl-coat);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__list li {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-tag);
  padding: 6px 14px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__note {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  margin: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-area__note a { color: var(--nl-brand); font-weight: 600; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Footer
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer {
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  padding: var(--nl-canvas) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto auto;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas) var(--nl-coat);
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__brand { display: grid; gap: var(--nl-grain); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__phone {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
  align-items: flex-end;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REDUCED MOTION — required fallbacks on every animation
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__rake { animation: none; opacity: 0.28; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__panel { transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__wash--a { animation: none; opacity: 0.45; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__wash--b { animation: none; opacity: 0.22; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__bloom { animation: none; opacity: 0.12; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta { animation: none; background-image: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__sash { animation: none; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px); opacity: 0.75; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__bloom { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__head { transform: none; transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__bloom { transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__item::after { transition: none; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE — no h-scroll at 320/390/768/1440
   ALL .dq-design scoped — never bare [data-design]
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"].dq-design,
[data-design="a"] .dq-design {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
[data-design="a"].dq-design * { min-width: 0; }
[data-design="a"].dq-design img,
[data-design="a"].dq-design svg:not([data-keep-size]) { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate:nth-child(3n+2) { margin-top: 0; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate:nth-child(2n) { margin-top: var(--nl-canvas); }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__fields { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-footer__meta { align-items: flex-start; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-about__body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--nl-grain); }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate { margin-top: 0 !important; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__options { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__headline { font-size: clamp(32px, 8vw, 52px); }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__mark { font-size: 16px; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__headline { font-size: 28px; }
}

/* Phase-3.4 hero visibility floor (forge_assemble) */
[data-design="a"] [data-mf-role="hero"] :is(h1,h2,p,.headline,.subtitle,.proof,[class*="headline"],[class*="subtitle"],[class*="proof"]),
[data-design="a"] [data-mf-role="cta"] { opacity: 1 !important; }