WELCOME TO ODIN CREATIVE

Odin Creative is a graphic design studio that specializes in multi-platform storytelling through interpretative design and graphic communication.

We have twenty years of professional experience working with national museums, galleries, heritage and cultural foundations and commercial sectors around the globe.

MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, HERITAGE & CULTURE

We celebrate the diversity of humanity and work hard to ensure that our clients’ designs are inclusive for as wide a range of society as possible.

Odin has experience listening to, and understanding a clients’ needs, their goals and messages and then visualizing these into coherent design solutions. We put time into the creative process, developing exciting and new ideas that resonate with our clients’ target audience.

ABOUT ODIN

Odin is founded by an English designer with Scandinavian heritage, currently based out of Santa Paula, California.

Carl Graves graduated from The University for the Creative Arts with a BA Hons Degree in Graphic Communication in 2005. He transitioned into the industry by securing several branding agency internships with FutureBrand, Start Creative and Elmwood Branding all in Soho, London. These internships grew into a diverse freelance career over the next 20 years where he gained personal and professional experience in Branding and Advertising agencies across Europe and Australia. Carl is proficient with Adobe’s Creative Cloud and has designed branding, illustrations, packaging, digital media, and advertising for such brands as London’s National Maritime Museum, The British Broadcasting Corporation and Historic Royal Palaces, The Tower of London. After settling in California he has worked on projects for LA County Arts & Culture, Los Angeles Fire Dept. and The Getty Conservation Institute.

Interpretive exhibition design,

Logo development and branding,

Event promotion,

Educational visitor materials,

Information graphics,

Marketing and advertising,

Product development.

CONTACT

A FEARLESS DESIGN STUDIO BATTLING TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES THROUGH CREATIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP

Odin Creative Ltd, Santa Paula, California.
We look forward to hearing from you. For new business and general enquiries please email the studio:

info@madebyodin.com

© 2025 Odin Creative Ltd.
All rights reserved.

WELCOME TO ODIN CREATIVE

Odin Creative is a graphic design studio that specializes in multi-platform storytelling through interpretative design and graphic communication.

We have twenty years of professional experience working with national museums, galleries, heritage and cultural foundations and commercial sectors around the globe.

MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, HERITAGE & CULTURE

We celebrate the diversity of humanity and work hard to ensure that our clients’ designs are inclusive for as wide a range of society as possible.

Odin has experience listening to, and understanding a clients’ needs, their goals and messages and then visualizing these into coherent design solutions. We put time into the creative process, developing exciting and new ideas that resonate with our clients’ target audience.

Interpretation design involves creating engaging and educational experiences at heritage sites, visitor attractions, and museums. It involves the strategic development of materials and exhibits that communicate the significance of cultural, historical, and natural resources to a broad range of audiences. Creative interpretation enhances visitor understanding and ensures information is accessible and engaging.

ABOUT ODIN

Odin Creative is founded by an English graphic designer with Scandinavian heritage, currently based out of Santa Paula, California.

Carl Graves graduated from The University for the Creative Arts with a BA Hons Degree in Graphic Communication in 2005. He transitioned into the industry by securing several branding agency internships with FutureBrand, Start Creative and Elmwood Branding all in Soho, London. These internships grew into a diverse freelance career over the next 20 years where he gained personal and professional experience in Branding and Advertising agencies across Europe and Australia. Carl is proficient with Adobe’s Creative Cloud and has designed branding, illustrations, packaging, digital media, and advertising for such brands as London’s National Maritime Museum, The British Broadcasting Corporation and Historic Royal Palaces, The Tower of London. After settling in California he has worked on projects for LA County Arts & Culture, Los Angeles Fire Dept. and The Getty Conservation Institute.

Carl loves to explore and learn. He has personal achievements such as professional gymnast and Taekwondo instructor, and enjoys leather crafting and calligraphy. Most recently, he has earned a national mechanics qualification and also gained a stage two BMW M3 Competition performance driving award.

Odin is looking to forge new relationships with museums, galleries, conservation programs and cultural foundations.

Graphic communication inspires people to take action, it can be emotive and persuasive. It is the process of designing, producing, and distributing material incorporating text and images into stories and creative concepts. The purpose of graphic communication is to deliver targeted messages to audiences in impactful ways that trigger an emotional response.

Interpretive exhibition design, logo development and branding, event promotions, educational visitor materials, information graphics, marketing, packaging and product development.  Text me @ +1 (805) 421- 4433

CONTACT

A FEARLESS DESIGN STUDIO BATTLING TO EDUCATE AUDIENCES THROUGH CREATIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP

Odin Creative Ltd, Santa Paula, California.
We look forward to hearing from you. For new business and general enquiries please email the studio: info@madebyodin.com

FutureBrand

“Carl has been a great help to the London FutureBrand studio working with a variety of design teams and brands on; packaging for Silvikrin; brand guidelines for Alton Towers (UK theme park, part of the Tussauds Group); retail environments for Celtel (Telecoms). He has been hardworking, enthusiastic and a pleasure to have around.”

Kate Mckay, Senior Designer

Start Creative

“I am delighted to supply a reference for Carl. He proved himself to be extremly willing, hardworking, a good team player and a quick learner. We would gladly have Carl back and can also recommend him highly to other agencies.”

Sarah Jackson, Senior Designer

Elmwood London

“I’ve been really impressed with Carl in the relatively short time I’ve worked with him. Aside from a great design eye and solid artworking skills he is also incredibly hard-working and will go out of his way to ensure a job gets done properly and on time. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to other companies.”

Richard Howarth, Project Manager

Positive

“Carl has solid all round creative skills, from print to web design and who can be briefed and left to get on with and manage his own work. He shows understanding of briefs and the briefing process and asks all the right questions. He is a nice and helpful guy to have in the studio and who is a pleasure to work with. All in all Carl is a very good freelance creative designer”.

Simon Cowburn,  Head of Artwork

Plus Two

“We have used Carl extensively for a wide range of projects for our clients’ and have been constantly impressed with the quality of his work, his attitude and his unflappable nature. Carl goes over and above the norm constantly, and impresses us with his fantastic design work, his speed and his design skills. He is a great asset to our studio environment when he is here, joins in with the banter, and makes a great cuppa”.

Robin Hamilton, Creative Director
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