diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 3003db5..c957622 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -6,10 +6,13 @@ import { SkillsSection } from '@/components/SkillsSection';
 import { EducationSection } from '@/components/EducationSection';
 import { MilestonesSection } from '@/components/MilestonesSection';
 import { FooterSection } from '@/components/FooterSection';
+import { MotionController } from '@/components/MotionController';
 
 export default function Home() {
   return (
     <main className="desktop-canvas">
+      <MotionController />
+
       {/* 1. Hero & About Me River Journey (Seamless Scenic Background) */}
       <ScenicHeroJourney />
 
diff --git a/src/components/EducationSection.module.css b/src/components/EducationSection.module.css
index b0c123b..2fda710 100644
--- a/src/components/EducationSection.module.css
+++ b/src/components/EducationSection.module.css
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@
   object-position: left top;
   width: 100%;
   height: 100%;
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-default) var(--motion-ease-out);
 }
 
 .institution {
@@ -121,4 +122,8 @@
     border-color: var(--accent-default);
     transform: translateY(-2px);
   }
+
+  .card:hover .crestImage {
+    transform: scale(1.025);
+  }
 }
diff --git a/src/components/EducationSection.tsx b/src/components/EducationSection.tsx
index ee7c166..10d3103 100644
--- a/src/components/EducationSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/EducationSection.tsx
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ export const EducationSection: React.FC = () => {
   return (
     <section id="education" className={styles.educationSection}>
       <div className="content-container">
-        <div className="section-header">
+        <div className="section-header" data-reveal="soft">
           <div className="section-title-wrap">
             <h2 className="section-title">Where I Built the Foundation</h2>
             <div className="section-underline" />
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ export const EducationSection: React.FC = () => {
         </div>
 
         {/* Degree Card */}
-        <div className={styles.card}>
-          <div className={styles.crestCol}>
+        <div className={styles.card} data-reveal-group>
+          <div className={styles.crestCol} data-reveal="image">
             <div className={styles.crestContainer}>
               <Image
                 src={education.logo}
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ export const EducationSection: React.FC = () => {
             </div>
           </div>
 
-          <div className={styles.detailsCol}>
+          <div className={styles.detailsCol} data-reveal="soft">
             <h3 className={styles.degreeTitle}>{education.degree}</h3>
             <div className={styles.institution}>{education.institution}</div>
             <div className={styles.date}>{education.date}</div>
diff --git a/src/components/ExperienceSection.module.css b/src/components/ExperienceSection.module.css
index 84173b7..8fa3e15 100644
--- a/src/components/ExperienceSection.module.css
+++ b/src/components/ExperienceSection.module.css
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 }
 
 .nodeDot {
+  position: relative;
   width: 0.875rem;
   height: 0.875rem;
   border-radius: 50%;
@@ -44,6 +45,28 @@
   box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(61, 138, 250, 0.25);
 }
 
+.nodeCurrent::after {
+  content: '';
+  position: absolute;
+  inset: -0.375rem;
+  border: 1px solid var(--accent-default);
+  border-radius: 50%;
+  opacity: 0;
+  animation: currentRolePulse 2.4s var(--motion-ease-out) infinite;
+}
+
+@keyframes currentRolePulse {
+  0% {
+    opacity: 0.45;
+    transform: scale(0.7);
+  }
+  70%,
+  100% {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: scale(1.35);
+  }
+}
+
 .verticalLine {
   position: absolute;
   top: 1.25rem;
@@ -51,6 +74,16 @@
   width: 2px;
   background-color: var(--border-strong);
   z-index: 1;
+  transform-origin: top center;
+}
+
+:global(html[data-motion-ready='true']) .timelineItem[data-reveal] .verticalLine {
+  transform: scaleY(0);
+  transition: transform 600ms var(--motion-ease-in-out) 120ms;
+}
+
+:global(html[data-motion-ready='true']) .timelineItem[data-visible='true'] .verticalLine {
+  transform: scaleY(1);
 }
 
 .itemContent {
@@ -61,6 +94,16 @@
   gap: 2.25rem;
 }
 
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .nodeCurrent::after {
+    animation: none;
+  }
+
+  :global(html[data-motion-ready='true']) .timelineItem[data-reveal] .verticalLine {
+    transform: scaleY(1);
+  }
+}
+
 .identityCol {
   width: 22.5rem;
   flex-shrink: 0;
diff --git a/src/components/ExperienceSection.tsx b/src/components/ExperienceSection.tsx
index 0682dfe..3bc8676 100644
--- a/src/components/ExperienceSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ExperienceSection.tsx
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ export const ExperienceSection: React.FC = () => {
   return (
     <section id="experience" className={styles.experienceSection}>
       <div className="content-container">
-        <div className="section-header">
+        <div className="section-header" data-reveal="soft">
           <div className="section-title-wrap">
             <h2 className="section-title">Where I&apos;ve Made an Impact</h2>
             <div className="section-underline" />
@@ -15,9 +15,13 @@ export const ExperienceSection: React.FC = () => {
         </div>
 
         {/* Timeline Container */}
-        <div className={styles.timeline}>
+        <div className={styles.timeline} data-reveal-group>
           {experiences.map((item, index) => (
-            <article key={item.id} className={styles.timelineItem}>
+            <article
+              key={item.id}
+              className={styles.timelineItem}
+              data-reveal="soft"
+            >
               {/* Vertical Spine & Node Indicator */}
               <div className={styles.spineColumn}>
                 <div
diff --git a/src/components/FooterSection.module.css b/src/components/FooterSection.module.css
index fdb1222..fba30c8 100644
--- a/src/components/FooterSection.module.css
+++ b/src/components/FooterSection.module.css
@@ -23,6 +23,11 @@
 .bgImage {
   object-fit: cover;
   object-position: bottom center;
+  animation: footerArtworkDrift 12s var(--motion-ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
+}
+
+@keyframes footerArtworkDrift {
+  to { transform: scale(1.025) translateY(0.25rem); }
 }
 
 .content {
@@ -89,6 +94,7 @@
   justify-content: center;
   width: 3rem;
   height: 3rem;
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-default) var(--motion-ease-out);
 }
 
 .socialIcon svg {
@@ -174,4 +180,16 @@
     color: var(--accent-default);
     transform: translateY(-2px);
   }
+
+
+  .socialItem:hover .socialIcon {
+    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
+  }
+}
+
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .bgImage {
+    animation: none;
+    transform: none;
+  }
 }
diff --git a/src/components/FooterSection.tsx b/src/components/FooterSection.tsx
index ecfcdc6..999cead 100644
--- a/src/components/FooterSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/FooterSection.tsx
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ export const FooterSection: React.FC = () => {
       </div>
 
       {/* Content */}
-      <div className={styles.content}>
+      <div className={styles.content} data-reveal="scale">
         <h2 className={`font-display ${styles.ctaTitle}`}>
           Let&apos;s build something meaningful.
         </h2>
diff --git a/src/components/HeroSection.module.css b/src/components/HeroSection.module.css
index b93d05a..05178fe 100644
--- a/src/components/HeroSection.module.css
+++ b/src/components/HeroSection.module.css
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@
 .controlIcon,
 .themeIcon {
   color: currentColor;
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-default) var(--motion-ease-out);
 }
 
 .themeIcon {
@@ -156,6 +157,41 @@
   margin-bottom: clamp(1.125rem, 2.2vw, 1.875rem);
 }
 
+.topBar,
+.avatarWrapper,
+.heroTitle,
+.heroSubtitle,
+.actionButtons {
+  animation: heroContentEnter var(--motion-duration-hero) var(--motion-ease-out) both;
+}
+
+.avatarWrapper {
+  animation-delay: var(--motion-stagger);
+}
+
+.heroTitle {
+  animation-delay: 100ms;
+}
+
+.heroSubtitle {
+  animation-delay: 150ms;
+}
+
+.actionButtons {
+  animation-delay: 200ms;
+}
+
+@keyframes heroContentEnter {
+  from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: translateY(0.75rem) scale(0.98);
+  }
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
+  }
+}
+
 .heroButton {
   min-width: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 7.5rem);
   height: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
@@ -352,6 +388,11 @@
     transform: translateY(-1px);
   }
 
+  .iconButton:hover .controlIcon,
+  .iconButton:hover .themeIcon {
+    transform: rotate(12deg) scale(1.04);
+  }
+
   .contactItem:hover {
     opacity: 0.75;
   }
@@ -380,3 +421,21 @@
     background: var(--color-blue-white);
   }
 }
+
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .topBar,
+  .avatarWrapper,
+  .heroTitle,
+  .heroSubtitle,
+  .actionButtons {
+    animation-name: heroContentFade;
+    animation-duration: var(--motion-duration-default) !important;
+    animation-delay: 0ms;
+    transform: none;
+  }
+
+  @keyframes heroContentFade {
+    from { opacity: 0; }
+    to { opacity: 1; }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/src/components/MilestonesSection.module.css b/src/components/MilestonesSection.module.css
index 30b8ea0..69246d1 100644
--- a/src/components/MilestonesSection.module.css
+++ b/src/components/MilestonesSection.module.css
@@ -105,6 +105,10 @@
   min-height: 2.75rem;
 }
 
+.viewCertLink svg {
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-out);
+}
+
 [data-theme="dark"] .certCard {
   background-color: var(--bg-raised);
 }
@@ -145,4 +149,8 @@
   .viewCertLink:hover {
     gap: 0.625rem;
   }
+
+  .viewCertLink:hover svg {
+    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
+  }
 }
diff --git a/src/components/MilestonesSection.tsx b/src/components/MilestonesSection.tsx
index a565a29..b1a7692 100644
--- a/src/components/MilestonesSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/MilestonesSection.tsx
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ export const MilestonesSection: React.FC = () => {
     <section id="milestones" className={styles.milestonesSection}>
       <div className="content-container">
         {/* Section Header */}
-        <div className="section-header">
+        <div className="section-header" data-reveal="soft">
           <span className="section-eyebrow">AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS</span>
           <div className="section-title-wrap">
             <h2 className="section-title">Milestones Along the Way</h2>
@@ -20,11 +20,11 @@ export const MilestonesSection: React.FC = () => {
         </div>
 
         {/* Certificate Cards List */}
-        <div className={styles.cardsList}>
+        <div className={styles.cardsList} data-reveal-group>
           {milestones.map((item) => (
             <div key={item.id} className={styles.certCard}>
               {/* Thumbnail */}
-              <div className={styles.thumbnailContainer}>
+              <div className={styles.thumbnailContainer} data-reveal="image">
                 <Image
                   src={item.image}
                   alt={item.title}
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ export const MilestonesSection: React.FC = () => {
               </div>
 
               {/* Content Details */}
-              <div className={styles.certDetails}>
+              <div className={styles.certDetails} data-reveal="soft">
                 <div className={styles.titleRow}>
                   <h3 className={styles.certTitle}>{item.title}</h3>
                 </div>
diff --git a/src/components/MotionController.tsx b/src/components/MotionController.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3bbf8e5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/components/MotionController.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+'use client';
+
+import { useEffect } from 'react';
+
+const REVEAL_SELECTOR = '[data-reveal]';
+
+export const MotionController = () => {
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const elements = Array.from(
+      document.querySelectorAll<HTMLElement>(REVEAL_SELECTOR),
+    );
+
+    if (!elements.length) return;
+
+    const reduceMotion = window.matchMedia(
+      '(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)',
+    ).matches;
+
+    document.querySelectorAll<HTMLElement>('[data-reveal-group]').forEach((group) => {
+      group.querySelectorAll<HTMLElement>(REVEAL_SELECTOR).forEach((element, index) => {
+        element.style.setProperty(
+          '--reveal-delay',
+          `${Math.min(index, 5) * 50}ms`,
+        );
+      });
+    });
+
+    if (reduceMotion) {
+      elements.forEach((element) => {
+        element.dataset.visible = 'true';
+      });
+      document.documentElement.dataset.motionReady = 'true';
+      return () => {
+        delete document.documentElement.dataset.motionReady;
+      };
+    }
+
+    const initialRevealBoundary = window.innerHeight * 0.92;
+    elements.forEach((element) => {
+      const bounds = element.getBoundingClientRect();
+      if (bounds.top <= initialRevealBoundary && bounds.bottom >= 0) {
+        element.dataset.visible = 'true';
+      }
+    });
+
+    document.documentElement.dataset.motionReady = 'true';
+
+    const observer = new IntersectionObserver(
+      (entries) => {
+        entries.forEach((entry) => {
+          if (!entry.isIntersecting) return;
+
+          const element = entry.target as HTMLElement;
+          element.dataset.visible = 'true';
+          observer.unobserve(element);
+        });
+      },
+      {
+        rootMargin: '0px 0px -8% 0px',
+        threshold: 0.12,
+      },
+    );
+
+    elements.forEach((element) => {
+      if (element.dataset.visible !== 'true') observer.observe(element);
+    });
+
+    return () => {
+      observer.disconnect();
+      delete document.documentElement.dataset.motionReady;
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  return null;
+};
diff --git a/src/components/ProjectsSection.module.css b/src/components/ProjectsSection.module.css
index 7825b37..b27ef3c 100644
--- a/src/components/ProjectsSection.module.css
+++ b/src/components/ProjectsSection.module.css
@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@
   color: var(--color-blue-600);
 }
 
+.navButton svg {
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-out);
+}
+
 .navButton:focus-visible {
   outline: 3px solid var(--focus-ring);
   outline-offset: 3px;
@@ -164,6 +168,7 @@
 .titleLinkIcon {
   flex: 0 0 auto;
   color: var(--color-blue-500);
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-out);
 }
 
 [data-theme="dark"] .titleLinkIcon {
@@ -233,6 +238,10 @@
   min-height: 2.75rem;
 }
 
+.caseStudyLink svg {
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-fast) var(--motion-ease-out);
+}
+
 .caseStudyLink:focus-visible {
   border-radius: 2px;
   outline: 3px solid var(--focus-ring);
@@ -474,7 +483,11 @@
   }
 
   .card:hover .projectImage {
-    transform: scale(1.02);
+    transform: scale(1.035);
+  }
+
+  .card:hover .titleLinkIcon {
+    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
   }
 
   .caseStudyLink:hover {
@@ -491,4 +504,17 @@
     background: var(--color-blue-white);
     color: var(--color-blue-950);
   }
+
+
+  .caseStudyLink:hover svg {
+    transform: translateX(3px);
+  }
+
+  .navButtonPrevious:hover:not(:disabled) svg {
+    transform: translateX(-2px);
+  }
+
+  .navButtonNext:hover:not(:disabled) svg {
+    transform: translateX(2px);
+  }
 }
diff --git a/src/components/ProjectsSection.tsx b/src/components/ProjectsSection.tsx
index f116455..ec5ffc1 100644
--- a/src/components/ProjectsSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ProjectsSection.tsx
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ export const ProjectsSection: React.FC = () => {
       aria-labelledby="projects-title"
     >
       <div className="content-container">
-        <div className={styles.headerRow}>
+        <div className={styles.headerRow} data-reveal="soft">
           <div className="section-header" style={{ marginBottom: 0 }}>
             <span className="section-eyebrow">PROJECTS</span>
             <div className="section-title-wrap">
@@ -251,10 +251,10 @@ export const ProjectsSection: React.FC = () => {
           aria-label="Scrollable project cards"
           aria-roledescription="carousel"
         >
-          <div className={styles.carouselTrack}>
+          <div className={styles.carouselTrack} data-reveal-group>
             {projects.map((project) => (
                 <article key={project.id} className={styles.card} aria-label={project.title}>
-                  <div className={styles.mediaContainer}>
+                  <div className={styles.mediaContainer} data-reveal="image">
                     <ProjectThumbnail
                       image={project.image}
                       title={project.title}
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ export const ProjectsSection: React.FC = () => {
                     />
                   </div>
 
-                  <div className={styles.cardBody}>
+                  <div className={styles.cardBody} data-reveal="soft">
                     <div className={styles.cardTitleRow}>
                       <h3 className={styles.cardTitle}>{project.title}</h3>
                       {project.link && (
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ export const ProjectsSection: React.FC = () => {
           </div>
         </div>
 
-        <div className={styles.scrollbarWrapper}>
+        <div className={styles.scrollbarWrapper} data-reveal="soft">
           <div
             className={styles.progressTrack}
             role="progressbar"
diff --git a/src/components/RiverJourney.module.css b/src/components/RiverJourney.module.css
index 9ba8c7b..ffd477e 100644
--- a/src/components/RiverJourney.module.css
+++ b/src/components/RiverJourney.module.css
@@ -55,6 +55,22 @@
   margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
   border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
   background: var(--accent-default);
+  transform-origin: left center;
+}
+
+.introBlock[data-visible='true'] .underlineBar {
+  animation: aboutUnderlineIn 500ms var(--motion-ease-out) 120ms both;
+}
+
+@keyframes aboutUnderlineIn {
+  from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: scaleX(0.25);
+  }
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: scaleX(1);
+  }
 }
 
 .description {
@@ -118,6 +134,33 @@
   background: var(--bg-raised);
   color: var(--accent-default);
   box-shadow: 0 0.375rem 1rem var(--shadow-color);
+  transition:
+    color var(--motion-duration-fast) ease,
+    border-color var(--motion-duration-fast) ease,
+    transform var(--motion-duration-default) var(--motion-ease-out);
+}
+
+@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
+  .stepCard:hover {
+    border-color: var(--border-strong);
+  }
+
+  .stepCard:hover .stepIcon {
+    border-color: var(--accent-default);
+    transform: scale(1.06);
+  }
+}
+
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .introBlock[data-visible='true'] .underlineBar {
+    animation-name: aboutUnderlineFade;
+    transform: none;
+  }
+
+  @keyframes aboutUnderlineFade {
+    from { opacity: 0; }
+    to { opacity: 1; }
+  }
 }
 
 .stepContent {
diff --git a/src/components/RiverJourney.tsx b/src/components/RiverJourney.tsx
index 3aafd46..41c7b0a 100644
--- a/src/components/RiverJourney.tsx
+++ b/src/components/RiverJourney.tsx
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ export const RiverJourney: React.FC = () => {
     <section id="about" className={styles.journeySection} aria-labelledby="about-title">
       <AboutRiverScene />
       {/* Intro Header & Description on the Left */}
-      <div className={styles.introBlock}>
+      <div className={styles.introBlock} data-reveal="scale">
         <span className={styles.eyebrow}>ABOUT ME</span>
         <h2 id="about-title" className={styles.heading}>From Pixel to Product</h2>
         <div className={styles.underlineBar} />
@@ -36,12 +36,16 @@ export const RiverJourney: React.FC = () => {
         </p>
       </div>
 
-      <ol className={styles.stepsList} aria-label="Career journey">
+      <ol
+        className={styles.stepsList}
+        aria-label="Career journey"
+        data-reveal-group
+      >
         {steps.map((step) => {
           const StepIcon = step.icon;
 
           return (
-            <li key={step.number} className={styles.stepCard}>
+            <li key={step.number} className={styles.stepCard} data-reveal="soft">
               <span className={styles.stepIcon} aria-hidden="true">
                 <StepIcon size={20} strokeWidth={1.9} />
               </span>
diff --git a/src/components/ScenicHeroJourney.module.css b/src/components/ScenicHeroJourney.module.css
index 1fe282f..3e211d9 100644
--- a/src/components/ScenicHeroJourney.module.css
+++ b/src/components/ScenicHeroJourney.module.css
@@ -97,12 +97,22 @@
   top: clamp(72px, 8vw, 100px);
   left: clamp(-220px, calc(22% - 28vw), -40px);
   width: clamp(240px, 28vw, 440px);
+  animation: landscapeFloatLeft 8s var(--motion-ease-in-out) infinite alternate;
 }
 
 .backdropRight {
   top: clamp(80px, 9vw, 110px);
   right: clamp(-240px, calc(22% - 29vw), -40px);
   width: clamp(250px, 29vw, 460px);
+  animation: landscapeFloatRight 9s var(--motion-ease-in-out) -2s infinite alternate;
+}
+
+@keyframes landscapeFloatLeft {
+  to { transform: translate3d(0.5rem, -0.375rem, 0); }
+}
+
+@keyframes landscapeFloatRight {
+  to { transform: translate3d(-0.5rem, 0.375rem, 0); }
 }
 
 .backdropSun,
@@ -112,6 +122,14 @@
   width: clamp(52px, 10vw, 139px);
 }
 
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .backdropLeft,
+  .backdropRight {
+    animation: none;
+    transform: none;
+  }
+}
+
 /* ================================================================
    TABLET  651px – 1100px
    Large illustrations with heavy bleed — bold fragments at edges.
diff --git a/src/components/SkillsSection.module.css b/src/components/SkillsSection.module.css
index cd08de3..dc25f24 100644
--- a/src/components/SkillsSection.module.css
+++ b/src/components/SkillsSection.module.css
@@ -67,6 +67,27 @@
 
 .segmentFilled {
   background-color: var(--accent-default);
+  transform-origin: left center;
+}
+
+.mainCard[data-visible='true'] .segmentFilled {
+  animation: meterSegmentIn 400ms var(--motion-ease-out) both;
+}
+
+.segmentFilled:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 40ms; }
+.segmentFilled:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 80ms; }
+.segmentFilled:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 120ms; }
+.segmentFilled:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 160ms; }
+
+@keyframes meterSegmentIn {
+  from {
+    opacity: 0.35;
+    transform: scaleX(0.2);
+  }
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: scaleX(1);
+  }
 }
 
 .badgeCloud {
@@ -135,6 +156,7 @@
   object-fit: contain;
   width: 100%;
   height: 100%;
+  transition: transform var(--motion-duration-default) var(--motion-ease-out);
 }
 
 .toolLabel {
@@ -247,4 +269,20 @@
     box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--shadow-color);
     transform: translateY(-3px);
   }
+
+  .toolTile:hover .toolIcon {
+    transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-2px);
+  }
+}
+
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  .mainCard[data-visible='true'] .segmentFilled {
+    animation-name: meterSegmentFade;
+    transform: none;
+  }
+
+  @keyframes meterSegmentFade {
+    from { opacity: 0.35; }
+    to { opacity: 1; }
+  }
 }
diff --git a/src/components/SkillsSection.tsx b/src/components/SkillsSection.tsx
index d189782..a8aa6b5 100644
--- a/src/components/SkillsSection.tsx
+++ b/src/components/SkillsSection.tsx
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ export const SkillsSection: React.FC = () => {
     <section id="skills" className={styles.skillsSection}>
       <div className="content-container">
         {/* Section Header */}
-        <div className="section-header">
+        <div className="section-header" data-reveal="soft">
           <span className="section-eyebrow">SKILLS & TOOLS</span>
           <div className="section-title-wrap">
             <h2 className="section-title">The Stack Behind the Work...</h2>
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ export const SkillsSection: React.FC = () => {
         </div>
 
         {/* Main Card Container */}
-        <div className={styles.mainCard} aria-live="polite">
+        <div className={styles.mainCard} aria-live="polite" data-reveal="scale">
           {/* Section: Skills */}
           <div className={styles.skillsBlock}>
             <span className={styles.cardEyebrow}>SKILLS</span>
@@ -97,7 +97,11 @@ export const SkillsSection: React.FC = () => {
         </div>
 
         {/* Filter Tabs Under Card */}
-        <div className={styles.filterTabsRow} aria-label="Choose skill discipline">
+        <div
+          className={styles.filterTabsRow}
+          aria-label="Choose skill discipline"
+          data-reveal="soft"
+        >
           {filterTabs.map((tab) => {
             const isActive = activeFilter === tab.id;
             return (
diff --git a/src/styles/globals.css b/src/styles/globals.css
index 5142318..69153c0 100644
--- a/src/styles/globals.css
+++ b/src/styles/globals.css
@@ -119,6 +119,51 @@ body {
   height: 3px;
   background-color: var(--accent-default);
   border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
+  transform-origin: left center;
+}
+
+/* One-time viewport reveals. Content remains visible when JavaScript is unavailable. */
+html[data-motion-ready='true'] [data-reveal] {
+  opacity: 0;
+  transform: translateY(1rem);
+  transition:
+    opacity var(--motion-duration-reveal) var(--motion-ease-out),
+    transform var(--motion-duration-reveal) var(--motion-ease-out);
+  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
+  will-change: opacity, transform;
+}
+
+html[data-motion-ready='true'] [data-reveal='soft'] {
+  transform: translateY(0.625rem);
+}
+
+html[data-motion-ready='true'] [data-reveal='scale'] {
+  transform: translateY(0.5rem) scale(0.97);
+}
+
+html[data-motion-ready='true'] [data-reveal='image'] {
+  transform: translateY(0.5rem) scale(0.985);
+}
+
+html[data-motion-ready='true'] [data-reveal][data-visible='true'] {
+  opacity: 1;
+  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
+  will-change: auto;
+}
+
+html[data-motion-ready='true'] [data-visible='true'] .section-underline {
+  animation: motionUnderline 500ms var(--motion-ease-out) 120ms both;
+}
+
+@keyframes motionUnderline {
+  from {
+    opacity: 0;
+    transform: scaleX(0.25);
+  }
+  to {
+    opacity: 1;
+    transform: scaleX(1);
+  }
 }
 
 /* Pacifico Display Font Class */
diff --git a/src/styles/tokens.css b/src/styles/tokens.css
index b012203..e0728ce 100644
--- a/src/styles/tokens.css
+++ b/src/styles/tokens.css
@@ -83,6 +83,9 @@
   --letter-spacing-eyebrow: 0.16em;
   --motion-duration-fast: 140ms;
   --motion-duration-default: 200ms;
+  --motion-duration-reveal: 500ms;
+  --motion-duration-hero: 650ms;
+  --motion-stagger: 50ms;
   --motion-ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
   --motion-ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);