diff --git a/src/app/about/page.tsx b/src/app/about/page.tsx
index 04552f3..b0725f6 100644
--- a/src/app/about/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/about/page.tsx
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
       borderRadius="pill"
       contentWidth="compact"
       sizing="medium"
-      background="noise"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="soft-shadow"
       primaryButtonStyle="double-inset"
       secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
           description="Since 2004, we've been committed to honest partnerships"
           subdescription="Every relationship matters. Every candidate deserves respect. Every client deserves excellence."
           icon={HandshakeIcon}
-          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/focused-business-colleagues-arguing_1262-20538.jpg?_wi=2"
+          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/focused-business-colleagues-arguing_1262-20538.jpg"
           imageAlt="Adapro team collaborating with clients"
           mediaAnimation="slide-up"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
@@ -85,32 +85,17 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
           description="These principles guide everything we do, from how we work with candidates to how we serve our clients."
           features={[
             {
-              id: "integrity",
-              title: "Integrity First",
-              description:
-                "Honesty and transparency in every conversation. No hidden agendas, no pressure tactics – just real consultancy.",
-              tag: "Values",
-              imageSrc:
-                "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/businessman-holding-laptop-showing-financial-data_9975-22146.jpg?_wi=2",
-            },
+              id: "integrity",              title: "Integrity First",              description:
+                "Honesty and transparency in every conversation. No hidden agendas, no pressure tactics – just real consultancy.",              tag: "Values",              imageSrc:
+                "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/businessman-holding-laptop-showing-financial-data_9975-22146.jpg"},
             {
-              id: "expertise",
-              title: "Deep Expertise",
-              description:
-                "20+ years in professional services means we genuinely understand your sector and its unique challenges.",
-              tag: "Values",
-              imageSrc:
-                "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/medium-shot-people-learning-together_23-2149300755.jpg?_wi=2",
-            },
+              id: "expertise",              title: "Deep Expertise",              description:
+                "20+ years in professional services means we genuinely understand your sector and its unique challenges.",              tag: "Values",              imageSrc:
+                "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/medium-shot-people-learning-together_23-2149300755.jpg"},
             {
-              id: "partnership",
-              title: "Partnership Over Transactions",
-              description:
-                "We're invested in long-term success. Your growth is our growth. Your challenges are our challenges.",
-              tag: "Values",
-              imageSrc:
-                "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marketing-plan-achievement-strategy_53876-127844.jpg?_wi=2",
-            },
+              id: "partnership",              title: "Partnership Over Transactions",              description:
+                "We're invested in long-term success. Your growth is our growth. Your challenges are our challenges.",              tag: "Values",              imageSrc:
+                "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/marketing-plan-achievement-strategy_53876-127844.jpg"},
           ]}
           animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
@@ -131,7 +116,7 @@ export default function AboutPage() {
             { text: "Explore opportunities", href: "/candidates" },
           ]}
           buttonAnimation="slide-up"
-          background={{ variant: "noise" }}
+          background={{ variant: "animated-grid" }}
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
       </div>