About Us

About holy carp design.

Holy Carp started out as an idea, conveying the whit and humor of its creator, Carl Grivakis. The basic tenets of the logo design are akin to the driving factors in the creator’s process. This includes:

First Impression: Does your customer react the way you would like them to when they see your logo and business collateral? The Holy Carp identity is meant to make the client immediately smile.

Love at Second Glance: Creating a brand that sticks with your customer, easily recalled and shared with others, or evoking more emotion than someone might have right out of the gate. Looking at Holy Carp people read it initially as “Holy Crap,” but look again and the image and the text read correctly as Holy Carp. Making the customer linger for just a moment might make them consider your services and deliver a better return on your investment.

The Total Package: Understanding the message, the goal and the audience. These elements brought together will create a strong vision for your project and draw clients back to your site or react to your advertising.

Graphic and visual design is about communication, my goal as the artist is to communicate your message clearly to your customer.

Please contact me with any questions or for a free quote and consultation.

What our clients say.

He is a very talented and creative graphic designer… but also takes the time to understand the production side of the business, which goes a long way to insure that the printed piece will come out the way he intended. He is detail oriented, asks the necessary questions and works with the printer in advance, to make sure everything goes smoothly and there are no surprises. He is also a very good communicator and I find it easy to clearly understand what he is looking for.

Kevin Lentini, Account Executive, UniGraphic Inc.

Carl is an independent, self directed person who is able to communicate effectively and meet even the most demanding challenges. While his on the job performance has been nothing less than stellar, Carl has also become a close friend to many of us. He is a team player, a great person and an absolute necessity to our convention

Jessica Gavriel, Vice Chair & Secretary, Another Anime Con

Lisa Sussenberger, Chairperson, Another Anime Con

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Why choose Holy carp design?

Because most small businesses don’t need a bloated agency. They need clear thinking, strong design, and someone who actually understands how things get used in the real world.

If we need additional support, we have it through the Creavo Collaboration, who offer copy writing, illustration, web design and more.

What’s your background?

BFA in Graphic Design from Suffolk. Two decades working with small businesses, leadership teams, conventions, and training organizations. Design, production, print buying, implementation — not just mockups.

Are you a solo designer?

Yes — intentionally.

Clients work directly with the person doing the thinking and the work. When a project requires additional support, trusted collaborators are brought in without agency overhead.

What kind of clients are the best fit?

Owners and teams who value clarity over chaos.
Consultants. Remodelers. Leadership development firms. Organizations that need to look credible without acting corporate.

If someone wants 17 rounds of logo tweaks “just to see,” we’re probably not a match.

Do you only work locally?

Based in Peabody, Massachusetts…work happens everywhere…or rather anywhere our laptop is.

Why the name “Holy Carp”?

Because memorability beats safe, and I want to make people smile and laugh!

If someone smiles, pauses, and remembers you later — that’s branding working.

What does working with you feel like?

Easy. Direct. Structured. Calm.
No drama. No disappearing acts. Our clients like our questions, ability to listen to them, and how approachable we are.

They frequently toss a file over the fence with some minimal instruction and say do your magic!

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What Makes Holy Carp Different from the rest?

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