Carl Grivakis

About Carl Grivakis

Print, Web & Branding Designer, Graphics Instructor - Deep seated interest in…

Experience

1. Business Owner, Graphic Designer, Visual Design Mentor

   Holy Carp Design

   Jan 2004 — Present

   Designing the Story You Need to Tell.Every brand, every business, every presentation—it all comes down to storytelling. At Holy Carp Design, we help people tell their stories in ways that captivate, inform, and inspire. What started as a passion for great design and clear communication has grown into an award-winning creative studio that transforms ideas into powerful visual narratives.The name \"Holy Carp\" reflects those unexpected moments of brilliance—when a story clicks, a brand finds its voice, and an audience truly connects. It’s what we aim for in every project, whether we’re:Branding Small Businesses – Crafting identities that don’t just look good, but tell a compelling brand story from the first glance.Winning Awards for Logo & Brand Design – Because a great brand mark is the start of a great story.Elevating Leadership Development – Designing workbooks, guides, and training materials that turn expertise into engaging learning experiences.Transforming Presentations into Stories – Moving beyond bullet points to craft compelling visual narratives that engage and persuade.Producing Webinars & Virtual Events – Managing the tech and visuals so presenters can focus on telling their story with confidence.Creating Marketing & Sales Materials – Designing everything from brochures to social media graphics to bring brand stories to life.Every project is a chance to shape how a story is told, heard, and remembered. That’s what Holy Carp Design is all about—helping you share your message in a way that sticks.Let’s create something unforgettable together. Holy Carp, let’s go!

Education

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Certificate, Web Design

  2010 — 2011

• Arlington High School

  High School Diploma, Graphic Arts

  1996 — 1999

• Suffolk University

  BFA, Graphic Design

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Layout
• Logo Design
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Brochures
• Illustrator
• Indesign
• Web Design
• Graphics
• Photoshop
• Banners
• Advertising
• Css
• Pre-Press
• Typography
• Illustration
• Dreamweaver
• Art Direction
• Corporate Branding
• Email Marketing
• Constant Contact
• Flash
• Business Cards
• Stationery
• Magazines
• Corporate Identity
• Vector Illustration
• Catalogs
• Mac
• Newsletters
• Direct Mail
• Brand Development
• Posters
• Visual Communication
• Book Design
• Digital Illustration
• Product Shots
• Html
• Flyers
• Quarkxpress