/* =========================================
   ULTRA PREMIUM BLOG - Brand-Focused Design
   Smooth Transitions & All-Device Optimized
   ========================================= */

/* Performance Optimization */
* {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Custom Brand Easing & Variables */
:root {
    --ease-brand: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.1, 0.25, 1);
    --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
    --ease-elastic: cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.75, 0.265, 1.75);
    --transition-fast: 0.2s;
    --transition-base: 0.4s;
    --transition-slow: 0.6s;
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animation */
@keyframes scroll-reveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.scroll-reveal {
    animation: scroll-reveal 0.8s var(--ease-brand) forwards;
}

/* ==================== HERO SECTION ==================== */
.blog-creative-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050509 0%, #0a0a0f 50%, #0f1419 100%);
    padding: clamp(120px, 20vw, 180px) 0 clamp(80px, 15vw, 140px);
    margin-top: 72px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background-animation {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fade-in 1.2s var(--ease-brand) 0.3s forwards;
}

@keyframes fade-in {
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Animated Grid */
.hero-background-animation::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    animation: grid-flow 40s linear infinite;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 75%);
}

@keyframes grid-flow {
    from { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate(60px, 60px); }
}

/* Optimized Glowing Orbs */
.floating-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: orb-drift 35s infinite var(--ease-smooth), orb-appear 3s var(--ease-brand) forwards;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes orb-appear {
    to { opacity: 0.3; }
}

@keyframes orb-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    25% { transform: translate(120px, -100px) scale(1.15); }
    50% { transform: translate(-80px, 80px) scale(0.9); }
    75% { transform: translate(60px, -60px) scale(1.05); }
}

.orb-1 {
    width: clamp(300px, 40vw, 700px);
    height: clamp(300px, 40vw, 700px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #3b82f6 0%, transparent 65%);
    top: -30%;
    left: -15%;
    animation-delay: 0s, 0.3s;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: clamp(250px, 35vw, 550px);
    height: clamp(250px, 35vw, 550px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #8b5cf6 0%, transparent 65%);
    bottom: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: 0s, 0.6s;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: clamp(280px, 38vw, 600px);
    height: clamp(280px, 38vw, 600px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #06b6d4 0%, transparent 65%);
    top: 35%;
    right: -12%;
    animation-delay: 0s, 0.9s;
}

/* Hero Grid Layout */
.blog-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 8vw, 100px);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Badge */
.hero-badge-creative {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    animation: badge-glow 4s var(--ease-smooth) infinite;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.hero-badge-creative:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes badge-glow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3); }
}

.badge-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #3b82f6;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-wave 2.5s var(--ease-smooth) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-wave {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.8);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0);
    }
}

.hero-badge-creative span {
    color: #93c5fd;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Hero Title */
.creative-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    animation: title-slide-up 1s var(--ease-brand) 0.2s both;
}

@keyframes title-slide-up {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(50px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.gradient-text-animated {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6, #06b6d4, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6);
    background-size: 400% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: gradient-wave 6s var(--ease-smooth) infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes gradient-wave {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% center; }
    50% { background-position: 100% center; }
}

/* Hero Description */
.creative-hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.375rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 650px;
    animation: fade-slide-up 1s var(--ease-brand) 0.4s both;
}

@keyframes fade-slide-up {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Hero Metrics */
.hero-metrics-creative {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px);
    animation: metrics-reveal 1s var(--ease-brand) 0.6s both;
}

@keyframes metrics-reveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.metric-creative {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.metric-creative:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.metric-creative::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6);
    animation: metric-line 1.5s var(--ease-brand) 1s forwards;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

@keyframes metric-line {
    to { width: 65%; }
}

.metric-number {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 0.875rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 3D Cube */
.hero-visual-element {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(350px, 50vw, 550px);
    perspective: 1200px;
    animation: visual-reveal 1.2s var(--ease-brand) 0.8s both;
}

@keyframes visual-reveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.8);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

.knowledge-cube {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    animation: cube-float 30s infinite var(--ease-smooth);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

@keyframes cube-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg); }
    25% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotateX(90deg) rotateY(90deg); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotateX(180deg) rotateY(180deg); }
    75% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotateX(270deg) rotateY(270deg); }
}

.cube-face {
    position: absolute;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-brand);
}

.cube-face.front {
    transform: translateZ(110px);
}

.cube-face svg {
    stroke: #3b82f6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6));
    transition: filter var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.cube-face:hover svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.9));
}

/* Floating Stats */
.stats-floating {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-bubble {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    animation: bubble-drift 10s infinite var(--ease-smooth);
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.stat-bubble:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.stat-1 {
    top: 8%;
    left: -15%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.stat-2 {
    top: 50%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.stat-3 {
    bottom: 12%;
    left: 15%;
    animation-delay: 6s;
}

@keyframes bubble-drift {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    25% {
        transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(3deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-2deg);
    }
    75% {
        transform: translateY(-25px) rotate(2deg);
    }
}

.bubble-value {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bubble-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.2vw, 0.75rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==================== FEATURED SHOWCASE ==================== */
.featured-showcase {
    padding: clamp(80px, 15vw, 120px) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f1419 0%, #0a0a0f 100%);
}

.showcase-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.section-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.section-title-creative {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.featured-creative-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.35), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5));
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: clamp(32px, 6vw, 56px);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 8vw, 60px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-brand);
}

.featured-creative-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(800px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), transparent 40%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-brand);
}

.featured-creative-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.featured-creative-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.featured-category-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #93c5fd;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.featured-category-badge:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-creative-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: color var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.featured-creative-card:hover .featured-creative-title {
    color: #93c5fd;
}

.featured-creative-excerpt {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.featured-meta-creative {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.meta-item:hover {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.meta-item.trending {
    color: #10b981;
}

.btn-featured-creative {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.btn-featured-creative::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-brand);
}

.btn-featured-creative:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(100%);
}

.btn-featured-creative:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

/* Featured Visual */
.featured-visual-creative {
    position: relative;
    height: clamp(300px, 40vw, 400px);
}

.visual-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.abstract-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    animation: shape-morph 12s var(--ease-smooth) infinite;
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #3b82f6, transparent);
    top: 10%;
    left: 10%;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #8b5cf6, transparent);
    bottom: 15%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

.shape-3 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #06b6d4, transparent);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation-delay: 8s;
}

@keyframes shape-morph {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.35;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.4);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

.icon-showcase {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: icon-rotate 25s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes icon-rotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.icon-showcase svg {
    width: clamp(100px, 15vw, 140px);
    height: clamp(100px, 15vw, 140px);
    stroke: #3b82f6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6));
    transition: filter var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.icon-showcase:hover svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 45px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.9));
}

/* ==================== ARTICLES GRID ==================== */
.articles-creative-section {
    padding: clamp(80px, 15vw, 120px) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0f 0%, #050509 100%);
}

.section-header-creative {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 10vw, 72px);
    gap: 40px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.filter-creative {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn-creative {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.filter-btn-creative:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.6);
    color: #93c5fd;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.filter-btn-creative.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

.filter-count {
    min-width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.filter-btn-creative.active .filter-count {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

.creative-articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 360px), 1fr));
    gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px);
}

.creative-article-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.35), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45));
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(28px, 5vw, 36px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-brand);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.creative-article-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(600px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1), transparent 40%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.creative-article-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.creative-article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-14px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.card-header-creative {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.card-icon-creative {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.automation-icon {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.automation-icon svg {
    stroke: #10b981;
    transition: stroke var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.business-icon {
    background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.25);
}

.business-icon svg {
    stroke: #fb923c;
    transition: stroke var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.industry-icon {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
}

.industry-icon svg {
    stroke: #8b5cf6;
    transition: stroke var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.creative-article-card:hover .card-icon-creative {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
    border-width: 2px;
}

.creative-article-card:hover .automation-icon {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

.creative-article-card:hover .business-icon {
    background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.5);
}

.creative-article-card:hover .industry-icon {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
}

.card-category-creative {
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.card-category-creative.automation {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #10b981;
}

.card-category-creative.business {
    background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.12);
    color: #fb923c;
}

.card-category-creative.industry {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    color: #8b5cf6;
}

.card-title-creative {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.65rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: color var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.creative-article-card:hover .card-title-creative {
    color: #93c5fd;
}

.card-excerpt-creative {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.05rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer-creative {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
}

.card-meta-creative {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-arrow-creative {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.creative-article-card:hover .card-arrow-creative {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.45);
}

.card-arrow-creative svg {
    stroke: #3b82f6;
    transition: stroke var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.creative-article-card:hover .card-arrow-creative svg {
    stroke: white;
}

/* Load More */
.load-more-creative {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: clamp(48px, 10vw, 72px);
}

.btn-load-creative {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 48px;
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-brand);
}

.btn-load-creative:hover {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.btn-icon-rotate {
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.btn-load-creative:hover .btn-icon-rotate {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ==================== CTA SECTION ==================== */
.blog-cta-creative {
    padding: clamp(100px, 18vw, 140px) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050509 0%, #0a0a0f 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-background-effects::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15), transparent 65%);
    animation: cta-pulse 8s var(--ease-smooth) infinite;
}

@keyframes cta-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
    50% { opacity: 0.8; }
}

.cta-creative-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-icon-animated {
    width: clamp(90px, 15vw, 120px);
    height: clamp(90px, 15vw, 120px);
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
    border-radius: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: icon-levitate 5s var(--ease-smooth) infinite;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.cta-icon-animated:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}

@keyframes icon-levitate {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-25px) rotate(8deg); }
}

.cta-icon-animated svg {
    stroke: #3b82f6;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6));
}

.cta-title-creative {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: title-reveal 1s var(--ease-brand) 0.3s both;
}

.cta-description-creative {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.375rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.cta-buttons-creative {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-primary-creative {
    padding: 22px 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) var(--ease-brand);
}

.btn-cta-primary-creative::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
    animation: shimmer-effect 4s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer-effect {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

.btn-cta-primary-creative:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.55);
}

.btn-cta-secondary-creative {
    padding: 22px 48px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.btn-cta-secondary-creative:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* ==================== RESPONSIVE ==================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-hero-grid,
    .featured-creative-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .hero-visual-element,
    .featured-visual-creative {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .section-header-creative {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .filter-creative {
        width: 100%;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .filter-btn-creative {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-creative-hero {
        padding: 100px 0 70px;
    }
    
    .hero-metrics-creative {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .creative-articles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons-creative {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .btn-cta-primary-creative,
    .btn-cta-secondary-creative {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .featured-creative-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
    
    .creative-article-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }
    
    /* Mobile Performance Optimization */
    .floating-orb {
        filter: blur(80px);
    }
    
    .stat-bubble {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .blog-creative-hero {
        padding: 80px 0 60px;
    }
    
    .hero-badge-creative {
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }
    
    .featured-meta-creative {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .card-header-creative {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }
}


/* ==================== SIMPLE ARTICLE TEMPLATE ==================== */

/* Article Hero */
.article-hero-simple {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0f 0%, #0f1419 100%);
    padding: 140px 0 80px;
    margin-top: 72px;
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.back-link:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.article-header-simple {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.article-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-tag.technology {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.article-tag.automation {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: #10b981;
}

.article-tag.business {
    background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.15);
    color: #fb923c;
}

.article-tag.industry {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    color: #8b5cf6;
}

.article-title-simple {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.article-lead {
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.375rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.article-meta-simple {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.meta-group svg {
    stroke: #3b82f6;
}

.meta-separator {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Article Content */
.article-content-simple {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #0a0a0f;
}

.content-wrapper-simple {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
    gap: 60px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.content-main {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.content-main h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin: 48px 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.content-main h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin: 36px 0 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.content-main p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.content-main strong {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.content-main ul,
.content-main ol {
    margin: 24px 0;
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.content-main li {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Insight Box */
.insight-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.insight-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

.insight-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.insight-icon svg {
    stroke: #3b82f6;
}

.insight-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.insight-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* CTA Box */
.cta-box-simple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.4), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6));
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    margin: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.cta-box-simple:hover {
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.cta-box-simple h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.cta-box-simple p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.btn-cta-simple {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.btn-cta-simple:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

/* Article Footer */
.article-footer-simple {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.share-section {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.share-label {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.share-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: #3b82f6;
    border-color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.share-btn svg {
    stroke: #3b82f6;
    transition: stroke var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
}

.share-btn:hover svg {
    stroke: white;
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-simple {
    position: relative;
}

.sticky-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.sidebar-card {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px;
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.related-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.related-item-simple {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast) var(--ease-brand);
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.related-item-simple:hover {
    color: #3b82f6;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.related-icon {
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08));
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.cta-card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-sidebar {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: #3b82f6;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base) var(--ease-brand);
}

.btn-sidebar:hover {
    background: #2563eb;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Article */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .content-wrapper-simple {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .sidebar-simple {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-hero-simple {
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
    }
    
    .content-main h2 {
        margin: 36px 0 16px;
    }
    
    .insight-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .cta-box-simple {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
    
    .share-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}