/* =============================================================
breakfast on the floor — studio site
One stylesheet. No framework, no build step.
HOW THIS FILE IS ORGANISED
00 Web fonts (@font-face — BBH Hegarty)
01 Design tokens (edit these to restyle the whole site)
02 Reset & base
03 Accessibility (skip link, focus, reduced motion)
04 Typography & layout helpers
05 Site header + menu toggle
06 Full-screen overlay menu
07 Hero (typographic)
08 Scroll-driven image strip
09 Manifesto
10 Selected projects list + hover preview
11 Pre-footer CTA
12 Footer
13 About page (bio + accordion)
14 Services page (how I work)
15 Contact page
16 Case study / project template
17 Responsive tweaks
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/* =============================================================
00 WEB FONTS
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Display: Anton (Google Fonts — loaded in each HTML file)
Body: DM Sans (Google Fonts — loaded in each HTML file)
Case studies also use Playfair Display for their own look.
BBH Hegarty is self-hosted below as the display fallback.
To switch the display face, change --font-display in section 01.
============================================================= */
@font-face {
font-family: "BBH Hegarty";
src: url("../fonts/BBHHegarty-Regular.ttf") format("truetype");
font-weight: 400;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
/* =============================================================
01 DESIGN TOKENS
Change a value here and it updates everywhere it's used.
============================================================= */
:root {
/* --- COLOUR ---------------------------------------------------
Matched to the BOTF pitch deck palette.
To add an accent colour later, swap --accent and --accent-ink. */
--ink: #1A1A1A; /* near-black — primary text */
--ink-soft: #505050; /* muted text, captions */
--paper: #F8F6F1; /* warm cream — page background */
--paper-2: #F1F1F1; /* light panel background */
--accent: #1A1A1A; /* CTA block, hover states, focus rings */
--accent-ink: #F8F6F1; /* text colour when sitting ON --accent */
--line: #D8D4CC; /* hairline borders / dividers */
/* --- TYPEFACES ------------------------------------------------
DISPLAY: Anton (Google Fonts — loaded in each HTML file).
Bold, condensed, zero-nonsense. One weight only (400).
BODY: DM Sans — clean, readable, never competes with display.
To swap: change the values below and update the in HTML. */
--font-display: "Anton", "BBH Hegarty", sans-serif;
--font-body: "DM Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
/* --- TYPE SCALE (fluid, clamp-based) --------------------------
min — preferred (viewport-based) — max
Anton is inherently heavy so sizes sit a touch smaller than
a serif display face would need. */
--step-hero: clamp(3rem, 11vw, 9rem); /* oversized hero words */
--step-xxl: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 5rem); /* manifesto giants */
--step-xl: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); /* big section titles */
--step-lg: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);/* project row names */
--step-md: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem);/* lead paragraphs */
--step-base: 1.0rem; /* body copy */
--step-sm: 0.8rem; /* labels, nav numbers */
/* --- SPACING --------------------------------------------------- */
--space-xs: 0.5rem;
--space-sm: 1rem;
--space-md: 2rem;
--space-lg: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem); /* between sections */
--space-xl: clamp(5rem, 14vw, 12rem); /* big breathing room */
/* --- LAYOUT ---------------------------------------------------- */
--measure: 68ch; /* body copy line length (50–75 chars) */
--gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
--maxw: 1600px; /* outer content cap */
/* --- MOTION ---------------------------------------------------- */
--ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
--dur: 0.6s;
}
/* =============================================================
02 RESET & BASE
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*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; }
html {
-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
background: var(--paper);
color: var(--ink);
font-family: var(--font-body);
font-size: var(--step-base);
line-height: 1.5;
font-weight: 400;
-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
overflow-x: hidden; /* the scroll strip can extend wide */
}
img, picture, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button {
font: inherit;
color: inherit;
background: none;
border: none;
cursor: pointer;
}
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
/* =============================================================
03 ACCESSIBILITY
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/* Skip link — visible only when focused */
.skip-link {
position: absolute;
left: var(--gutter);
top: -100px;
z-index: 1000;
background: var(--ink);
color: var(--paper);
padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
border-radius: 2px;
transition: top 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: var(--space-sm); }
/* Consistent, visible focus ring */
:focus-visible {
outline: 3px solid var(--accent);
outline-offset: 3px;
}
/* Screen-reader-only helper */
.visually-hidden {
position: absolute;
width: 1px; height: 1px;
padding: 0; margin: -1px;
overflow: hidden;
clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
white-space: nowrap;
border: 0;
}
/* Respect users who ask for less motion. */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
*, *::before, *::after {
animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
}
/* Scroll-driven pieces fall back to a static state — see JS. */
}
/* =============================================================
04 TYPOGRAPHY & LAYOUT HELPERS
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h1, h2, h3, h4 {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-weight: 400; /* Anton ships as one weight — 400 is bold */
line-height: 0.95;
letter-spacing: 0.01em; /* Anton needs a touch of room, not tighter */
}
p { max-width: var(--measure); }
strong { font-weight: 600; }
/* Outer wrapper used on standard content sections */
.wrap {
width: 100%;
max-width: var(--maxw);
margin-inline: auto;
padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
.section { padding-block: var(--space-lg); }
/* Small uppercase label used for numbers / eyebrows */
.label {
font-family: var(--font-body);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* Inline link with an animated underline */
.link {
position: relative;
font-weight: 500;
color: var(--accent);
padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.link::after {
content: "";
position: absolute;
left: 0; bottom: 0;
width: 100%; height: 1px;
background: currentColor;
transform: scaleX(0);
transform-origin: left;
transition: transform var(--dur) var(--ease);
}
.link:hover::after,
.link:focus-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
/* The lowercase wordmark (display contexts) */
.wordmark { font-family: var(--font-display); text-transform: lowercase; }
/* Scroll-reveal: starts hidden, JS adds .is-in to fade/translate up.
If JS is off, content still shows (see .no-js fallback below). */
.reveal {
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(2rem);
transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* No-JS safety net: never leave content invisible. */
.no-js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* =============================================================
05 SITE HEADER + MENU TOGGLE
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.site-header {
position: fixed;
inset: 0 0 auto 0;
z-index: 100;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: var(--space-sm) var(--gutter);
mix-blend-mode: difference; /* wordmark stays legible over anything */
color: #fff;
}
/* mix-blend trick needs light text; the toggle below matches it. */
.site-header a,
.site-header .menu-toggle { color: #fff; }
.brand {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
}
/* Logo image — white artwork, transparent bg.
mix-blend-mode: difference on the header inverts it:
appears dark on light backgrounds, light on dark. */
.brand__logo {
height: 48px; /* was 36px — too small to read on phones (tester feedback) */
width: auto;
display: block;
}
.menu-toggle {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.6rem;
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
.menu-toggle .bars {
display: inline-block;
width: 26px;
position: relative;
}
.menu-toggle .bars::before,
.menu-toggle .bars::after {
content: "";
position: absolute;
left: 0;
width: 100%; height: 1.5px;
background: currentColor;
transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), top 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.menu-toggle .bars::before { top: -4px; }
.menu-toggle .bars::after { top: 4px; }
/* When the menu is open, morph the bars into a cross */
body.menu-open .menu-toggle .bars::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .menu-toggle .bars::after { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }
/* =============================================================
06 FULL-SCREEN OVERLAY MENU
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.overlay-menu {
position: fixed;
inset: 0;
z-index: 90;
background: var(--ink);
color: var(--paper);
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: clamp(5rem, 12vh, 9rem) var(--gutter) var(--space-lg);
/* hidden state */
opacity: 0;
visibility: hidden;
transform: translateY(-1.5rem);
transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease),
transform 0.5s var(--ease),
visibility 0s linear 0.5s;
}
body.menu-open .overlay-menu {
opacity: 1;
visibility: visible;
transform: none;
transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease),
transform 0.5s var(--ease),
visibility 0s;
}
/* Numbered primary navigation */
.overlay-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25em; }
.overlay-nav li { overflow: hidden; }
.overlay-nav a {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: baseline;
gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xl);
line-height: 1.05;
color: var(--paper);
opacity: 0.55; /* dim by default; current/hover brighten (works in a
monochrome palette where the accent is near-black) */
transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.overlay-nav .num {
font-family: var(--font-body);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.1em;
color: var(--accent-ink);
opacity: 0.5;
min-width: 2.5em;
}
.overlay-nav a:hover,
.overlay-nav a:focus-visible { color: var(--paper); opacity: 1; }
.overlay-nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--paper); opacity: 1; }
/* Footer block of the menu — email + socials */
.overlay-meta {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: var(--space-md);
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: end;
border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,241,234,0.18);
padding-top: var(--space-md);
}
.overlay-meta a.email {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-md);
}
.overlay-socials { display: flex; gap: var(--space-md); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.overlay-socials a { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2px; opacity: 0.7; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease); }
.overlay-socials a:hover,
.overlay-socials a:focus-visible { color: var(--paper); opacity: 1; }
/* =============================================================
07 HERO (typographic — type IS the hero)
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.hero {
min-height: 100svh;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: center;
padding: var(--space-xl) var(--gutter) var(--space-lg);
position: relative;
}
.hero__lines {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-weight: 500;
font-size: var(--step-hero);
line-height: 0.86;
letter-spacing: -0.03em;
text-transform: lowercase;
}
.hero__lines .line { display: block; }
/* One word per line gets its own subtle entrance (JS adds .is-in). */
.hero__lines .line {
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(0.4em);
transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.hero__lines .line.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.no-js .hero__lines .line { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
/* let the middle / connective word sit back a touch */
.hero__lines .line--muted { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.hero__sub {
margin-top: var(--space-md);
max-width: 40ch;
font-size: var(--step-md);
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* "Keep scrolling" cue, pinned low */
.scroll-cue {
position: absolute;
left: var(--gutter);
bottom: var(--space-md);
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.6rem;
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.14em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.scroll-cue .arrow {
display: inline-block;
animation: nudge 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes nudge {
0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
50% { transform: translateY(4px); }
}
/* =============================================================
08 SCROLL-DRIVEN IMAGE STRIP — removed.
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/* Strip removed — Kerry prefers the cleaner layout without it. */
/* =============================================================
09 MANIFESTO
Alternating giant statements + one short supporting paragraph.
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.manifesto { padding-block: var(--space-xl); }
.manifesto__statement {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xxl);
line-height: 0.95;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
max-width: 18ch;
}
.manifesto__statement:nth-of-type(even) {
margin-left: auto;
text-align: right;
color: var(--accent);
}
.manifesto__prose {
font-size: var(--step-md);
color: var(--ink-soft);
margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-md);
}
.manifesto__cta { font-size: var(--step-md); }
/* =============================================================
10 SELECTED PROJECTS LIST + HOVER PREVIEW
Large text rows; hovering a row floats an image preview.
============================================================= */
.projects { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.project-row {
display: flex;
align-items: baseline;
justify-content: space-between;
gap: var(--space-md);
padding-block: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
position: relative;
transition: padding-left 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.project-row__name {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-lg);
text-transform: lowercase;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.project-row__discipline {
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.08em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
text-align: right;
flex: 0 0 auto;
}
/* Hover state — nudge the row, tint the name */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
.project-row:hover { padding-left: var(--space-md); }
.project-row:hover .project-row__name { color: var(--accent); }
}
.project-row:focus-within .project-row__name { color: var(--accent); }
/* The floating preview that follows the cursor (built/positioned in JS).
Hidden by default and on touch devices. */
.project-preview {
position: fixed;
top: 0; left: 0;
width: 280px;
aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
pointer-events: none;
z-index: 80;
opacity: 0;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.96);
transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease), transform 0.3s var(--ease);
background: var(--paper-2);
border: 1px solid var(--line);
display: grid;
place-items: center;
color: var(--ink-soft);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
.project-preview.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
.project-preview { display: none; } /* no floating preview on touch */
}
/* =============================================================
11 PRE-FOOTER CTA
Big invitation block before the footer. Appears on every page.
============================================================= */
.cta {
background: var(--accent);
color: var(--accent-ink);
padding-block: var(--space-xl);
}
.cta__title {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xl);
line-height: 1;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
max-width: 16ch;
margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.cta__link {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.75rem;
font-size: var(--step-md);
border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
padding-bottom: 4px;
transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.cta__link:hover, .cta__link:focus-visible { gap: 1.5rem; }
/* =============================================================
12 FOOTER
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.site-footer {
background: var(--ink);
color: var(--paper);
padding-block: var(--space-lg);
}
.site-footer .footer-grid {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: var(--space-lg);
justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-nav { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.footer-nav a { opacity: 0.75; transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease); }
.footer-nav a:hover, .footer-nav a:focus-visible { opacity: 1; }
.footer-promise {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-md);
/* The brand promise keeps its capitals — only the wordmark is lowercase. */
}
.footer-acknowledgement {
max-width: 52ch;
font-size: var(--step-sm);
line-height: 1.6;
color: rgba(244,241,234,0.7);
}
.footer-bottom {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: var(--space-sm);
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
margin-top: var(--space-lg);
padding-top: var(--space-md);
border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,241,234,0.18);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
color: rgba(244,241,234,0.7);
}
/* =============================================================
13 ABOUT PAGE (bio + accordion)
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.page-hero {
padding: calc(var(--space-xl) + 3rem) var(--gutter) var(--space-lg);
}
.page-hero__title {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xxl);
line-height: 0.95;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
max-width: 16ch;
}
.page-hero__title .em { color: var(--accent); }
.bio {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: var(--space-lg);
align-items: start;
}
.bio__portrait {
width: 100%;
aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
background: var(--paper-2);
border: 1px solid var(--line);
display: grid;
place-items: center;
color: var(--ink-soft);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
}
.bio__prose p { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.bio__prose p + p { margin-top: 0; }
/* Accordion */
.accordion { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: var(--space-lg); }
.accordion__item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.accordion__trigger {
width: 100%;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
gap: var(--space-md);
padding-block: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
text-align: left;
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-lg);
letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.accordion__trigger:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.accordion__icon {
flex: 0 0 auto;
width: 1em; height: 1em;
position: relative;
}
.accordion__icon::before,
.accordion__icon::after {
content: "";
position: absolute;
background: currentColor;
transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.accordion__icon::before { top: 50%; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 1.5px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.accordion__icon::after { left: 50%; top: 0; height: 100%; width: 1.5px; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion__icon::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(0); }
/* The collapsible region uses a grid-rows trick for smooth height. */
.accordion__panel {
display: grid;
grid-template-rows: 0fr;
transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.accordion__panel[data-open="true"] { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
.accordion__panel > div { overflow: hidden; }
.accordion__panel p,
.accordion__panel ul { padding-bottom: var(--space-md); color: var(--ink-soft); }
.accordion__panel li { padding-block: 0.2rem; }
/* =============================================================
14 SERVICES PAGE (how I work)
Numbered steps, plain language. No pricing grid.
============================================================= */
.steps { counter-reset: step; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.step {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: var(--space-sm);
padding-block: var(--space-lg);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.step__num {
font-family: var(--font-body);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.step__title {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xl);
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
line-height: 1;
}
.step__body { max-width: var(--measure); color: var(--ink-soft); }
/* =============================================================
15 CONTACT PAGE
============================================================= */
.contact__email {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xl);
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
word-break: break-word;
}
.contact__email:hover, .contact__email:focus-visible { color: var(--accent); }
.contact__socials {
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: var(--space-md);
margin-top: var(--space-lg);
font-size: var(--step-md);
}
.contact__socials a:hover, .contact__socials a:focus-visible { color: var(--accent); }
/* =============================================================
16 CASE STUDY / PROJECT TEMPLATE
============================================================= */
.case-meta {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: var(--space-md);
padding-block: var(--space-lg);
border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.case-meta dt {
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.case-meta dd { font-size: var(--step-md); margin: 0; }
/* Editorial body — short paragraphs, generous space */
.case-body { padding-block: var(--space-lg); }
.case-body p {
font-size: var(--step-md);
margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.case-body h2 {
font-size: var(--step-lg);
margin: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-sm);
}
/* Full-bleed image block (placeholder) */
.full-bleed {
width: 100vw;
margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw); /* break out of the wrap padding */
aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
background: var(--paper-2);
border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
display: grid;
place-items: center;
color: var(--ink-soft);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
margin-block: var(--space-lg);
}
/* "Came in with X, left with Y" closing summary */
.outcome {
background: var(--paper-2);
border: 1px solid var(--line);
padding: var(--space-lg);
display: grid;
gap: var(--space-md);
}
.outcome__row .label { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.outcome__row p {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-lg);
line-height: 1.05;
letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.outcome__row--left p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.outcome__row--right p { color: var(--accent); }
.next-project {
display: flex;
align-items: baseline;
justify-content: space-between;
gap: var(--space-md);
padding-block: var(--space-lg);
border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.next-project__name {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xl);
text-transform: lowercase;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.next-project:hover .next-project__name,
.next-project:focus-within .next-project__name { color: var(--accent); }
/* --- Case study: real content helpers ------------------------
Used once real images/copy go in (see kate-collective.html). */
/* Let a real ![]()
fill the full-bleed band. */
.full-bleed img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
/* Contained figure — better for tall/portrait screenshots that
shouldn't be cropped. Sits on a soft panel with a caption. */
.case-figure {
margin-block: var(--space-lg);
}
.case-figure__frame {
background: var(--paper-2);
border: 1px solid var(--line);
padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
display: grid;
place-items: center;
}
.case-figure__frame img { width: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 80vh; }
.case-figure figcaption {
margin-top: var(--space-sm);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.08em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* Before / after, side by side. */
.ba-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: var(--space-md);
margin-block: var(--space-lg);
}
.ba-panel { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-xs); }
.ba-panel .label { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ba-panel__frame {
background: var(--paper-2);
border: 1px solid var(--line);
height: clamp(260px, 52svh, 560px); /* equal-height boxes, no crop */
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
}
/* Absolutely positioned + object-fit:contain so portrait OR landscape
images show in full, centred, letterboxed — never cropped. Absolute
positioning resolves against the frame's definite height (a grid/flex
track would instead grow to the image's intrinsic height). */
.ba-panel__frame img {
position: absolute;
top: 0; left: 0;
width: 100%; height: 100%; /* 100% of the frame's definite box */
padding: var(--space-sm);
box-sizing: border-box;
object-fit: contain;
}
/* Editorial pull-quote inside a case body. */
.case-pull {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-lg);
line-height: 1.2;
letter-spacing: -0.01em;
max-width: 22ch;
padding-left: var(--space-md);
border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
margin-block: var(--space-lg);
color: var(--ink);
}
/* Client testimonial — real words from a real client only. */
.case-quote { margin-block: var(--space-lg); }
.case-quote blockquote {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-md);
line-height: 1.35;
max-width: 34ch;
font-style: italic;
}
.case-quote cite {
display: block;
margin-top: var(--space-sm);
font-family: var(--font-body);
font-style: normal;
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* Brand palette display (showing the CLIENT's brand colours). */
.palette { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-block: var(--space-md); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.palette__swatch {
flex: 1 1 8rem;
aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
border: 1px solid var(--line);
display: flex;
align-items: flex-end;
padding: var(--space-xs);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
/* Numbered "what changed" outcomes (distinct from the X/Y block). */
.changes {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: var(--space-md);
margin-block: var(--space-lg);
}
.change__num {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xl);
color: var(--accent);
line-height: 1;
}
.change p { font-size: var(--step-md); color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: var(--space-xs); }
/* =============================================================
16b CASE STUDY — DECK LAYOUT (full-screen slides)
A bolder, slide-by-slide case study. Each .deck-slide fills the
viewport and centres its content, with a hairline divider between.
Used by kate-collective.html. Palette/fonts are BOTF's; the client's
own brand colours only appear in the .palette swatches.
============================================================= */
.deck-slide {
min-height: 100svh;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: center;
padding-block: var(--space-xl);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
position: relative;
}
.deck-slide__inner {
width: 100%;
max-width: var(--maxw);
margin-inline: auto;
padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
/* Dark slide (the reflection) */
.deck-slide--dark {
background: var(--ink);
color: var(--paper);
--ink-soft: rgba(244,241,234,0.66);
--line: rgba(244,241,234,0.16);
}
/* Cover slide — top rule, eyebrow, huge headline, lead, footer line */
.deck-cover { justify-content: space-between; }
.deck-rule {
position: absolute;
inset: 0 0 auto 0;
height: 3px;
background: var(--accent);
}
.deck-eyebrow {
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.2em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* Section number — 01. 02. … */
.deck-num {
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.18em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--accent);
margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.deck-slide--dark .deck-num { color: var(--paper); opacity: 0.7; }
/* Display headings */
.deck-display {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-weight: 500;
font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 6rem);
line-height: 0.96;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.deck-display--huge { font-size: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 8.5rem); line-height: 0.9; }
/* Lead / body copy on a slide */
.deck-lead {
font-size: var(--step-md);
line-height: 1.7;
color: var(--ink-soft);
max-width: 60ch;
}
.deck-lead + .deck-lead { margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.deck-lead strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.deck-slide--dark .deck-lead strong { color: var(--paper); }
/* Two-column slide body */
.deck-grid-2 {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: var(--space-lg);
align-items: center;
}
/* Big pull-quote */
.deck-pull {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-weight: 500;
font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
line-height: 1.18;
letter-spacing: -0.01em;
max-width: 24ch;
padding-left: var(--space-md);
border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.deck-pull em { font-style: italic; }
/* Metadata grid — bordered cells */
.deck-meta {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.deck-meta div {
padding: var(--space-md);
border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.deck-meta dt {
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.14em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.deck-meta dd {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-md);
line-height: 1.2;
margin: 0;
}
/* Brand-system grid — logo / colour / type, hairline separators */
.deck-grid-3 {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: 1px;
background: var(--line);
border: 1px solid var(--line);
margin-top: var(--space-md);
}
.deck-grid-3 > div {
background: var(--paper);
padding: var(--space-md);
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: var(--space-sm);
}
.deck-grid-3 img { max-height: 180px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
/* Type specimen block */
.type-spec__display {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
line-height: 1;
color: var(--accent);
}
.type-spec__sample {
font-size: var(--step-sm);
color: var(--ink-soft);
border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
padding-top: var(--space-sm);
}
/* A slide that's mostly one large image */
.deck-figure { margin: 0; }
.deck-figure img {
width: 100%;
max-height: 78svh;
object-fit: contain;
display: block;
}
.deck-figure figcaption {
margin-top: var(--space-sm);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.1em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* Attribution under a quote */
.deck-cite {
display: block;
margin-top: var(--space-md);
padding-left: calc(var(--space-md) + 3px);
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.14em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
/* =============================================================
17 RESPONSIVE TWEAKS
Mobile-first above; these enhance at wider widths.
============================================================= */
@media (min-width: 48rem) {
.overlay-meta { align-items: end; }
.bio {
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: var(--space-xl);
}
.bio__portrait { position: sticky; top: var(--space-lg); }
.step {
grid-template-columns: 14rem 1fr;
gap: var(--space-lg);
align-items: start;
}
.case-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.outcome { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.ba-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
.changes { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
/* Deck layout */
.deck-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
.deck-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.deck-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 72rem) {
.hero__sub { max-width: 34ch; }
}
/* =============================================================
18 HOMEPAGE WORK SHOWCASE
Image + big type, one project per row, alternating sides on
desktop. Type-led and editorial; real project images.
============================================================= */
.showcase { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.showcase__item {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: var(--space-md);
padding-block: var(--space-lg);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
align-items: center;
color: inherit;
}
.showcase__media {
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
background: var(--paper-2);
border: 1px solid var(--line);
aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
}
.showcase__media img {
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
object-position: center top; /* show the top of tall screens */
transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.showcase__item:hover .showcase__media img,
.showcase__item:focus-within .showcase__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.showcase__index {
display: block;
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.14em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.showcase__name {
font-family: var(--font-display);
font-size: var(--step-xl);
line-height: 0.95;
letter-spacing: -0.02em;
text-transform: lowercase;
margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.showcase__teaser {
font-size: var(--step-md);
color: var(--ink-soft);
max-width: 42ch;
margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.showcase__discipline {
font-size: var(--step-sm);
letter-spacing: 0.08em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--ink-soft);
}
.showcase__cta {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.6rem;
margin-top: var(--space-md);
font-weight: 500;
border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
padding-bottom: 3px;
transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.showcase__item:hover .showcase__cta,
.showcase__item:focus-within .showcase__cta { gap: 1.4rem; }
@media (min-width: 48rem) {
.showcase__item {
grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
gap: var(--space-xl);
padding-block: var(--space-xl);
}
/* Alternate: even rows put the image on the right */
.showcase__item:nth-child(even) .showcase__media { order: 2; }
}