Forty

Forty is a port of HTML5 UP’s stunning Forty template, adapted for Jekyll by Andrew Banchich. It makes an immediate impression — a full-screen hero with large, overlapping image tiles that reveal text on hover creates a portfolio experience that feels more like an interactive gallery than a static website.

The layout is bold and confident: dark overlays, large typography, and full-bleed imagery signal a designer who takes their work seriously. It’s particularly well suited to creative portfolios, agencies, and anyone who wants their site to make a strong first impression before a visitor reads a single word.

Navigation is a slim top bar that collapses cleanly on mobile, and the tiles reflow into a single column without losing their visual impact. The contact form is pre-wired and ready to connect to your backend of choice.

Who is it for? Designers, photographers, creative agencies, and freelancers who want a visually dramatic portfolio that shows off their work rather than just listing it.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/andrewbanchich/forty-jekyll-theme.git
cd forty-jekyll-theme
bundle install
bundle exec jekyll serve