Flori Pate Designs

06/05/2023

My latest logo design! "Manicomio" means "insane asylum" in Italian. We wanted to convey something kinda crazy (but not something that would make you not want to eat pizza!)

I hand drew a pizza slice with circles for two eyes and a screaming mouth that once manipulated could be seen as onion/pepper slices and melted cheese. What do you see?

Also, next time you're in Asheville DEFINITELY go to Manicomio Pizza - great pizza and salads and perfect patio for people watching downtown.

Presenting our new logo! Huge shoutout and thank you to Flori Pate from Dig Local for her design. We’ve been waiting to launch this logo to coincide with our new menu which is now live. We have permanently added the Reuben, Sicilian Slice, and you can now get the White Pizza by the slice all day long. Keep a look out for our specials, which we will keep coming on a regular basis. We have a few more exciting developments to share with you soon. Thank you for your support and can’t wait to see you!

04/02/2022

Join us tonight! (AVL for Ukraine is a logo I designed and donated for this very important fundraiser to support Ukrainian relief efforts. 🇺🇦)

Pierogies, Live Music, Ukrainian Cocktails, Silent Auction, Ukrainian Guest Speakers, 100% of sales go directly to support Ukrainian Relief Efforts! 🇺🇦 Raise a glass, raise awareness, raise money fo

01/11/2020

Check out the banner campaign that I illustrated promoting various neighborhoods in Asheville. My goal was to reflect the colorful, funky playful side of our city and of course some of its most popular amenities...craft beer and music! Secondly it promotes Dig Local- the app we built that tells you where to go and what do do every day. This was the first round. Now I'm ready to design these for all neighborhoods in AVL. Where's my pencil?

07/28/2019

A gorgeous day to be outside with your favorite person sipping a margarita! The inspiration for my turtle art. :)

05/03/2018

I've been drawing bubble letters since first learning my letters as a young child. I just finished this Asheville Vibes artwork for Dig Local Asheville. :)

09/21/2016

Recent project branding Cris Chastain Marzullo's new errand running business. Cris requested a dragonfly for her logo as they are speedy and can fly in multiple directions (like Cris!) Scope of work included logo design, business cards, flyers, posters, car magnets AND a new website. See http://www.mariettaerrandrunners.com/ If you happen to live in Marietta, Georgia, and need help with errands call Marietta Errand Runners at 770-827-2625.

05/05/2016

Here is an example of a rough comp of what I had in mind for the Asheville Regional Airport and also a photo of the final product (with the new name). If you're flying in and out of Asheville be sure to stop by the Dig Local Asheville ReCharge Station. There's also a 3 hour looping soundtrack that features local songs by local bands so you might want to hang out for awhile.

03/25/2016

This Nerdy Chicks Rule blogpost is from a few years back by the talented Kami Kinard, author of the popular Middle School books "The Boy Project" and "The Boy Problem."

I love the style of artist Flori Pate. Back when she was my neighbor in Greenville SC, I loved the artistic flair she used to decorate her house. Her clothes, shoes and jewelry also showed style, a…

10/27/2015

Flat Stanley is coming to Asheville! In the Flat Stanley children's books, Stanley travels the world in envelopes. This is my 6th year designing the art for Ira B. Jones Elementary's fabulous school play. It's an honor and a privilege.

01/21/2015

When you're traveling do you ever find yourself desperate for an outlet? At Asheville Regional Airport, not anymore. My latest project is equipped outlets, USB ports, a fun video playing on the giant cell phone and (for those of your who know me) of course MUSIC- a looping soundtrack of 2 1/2 hours of Asheville's best local bands! Officially OPEN. whew. www.localflavorapp.com Photo Credit to Red Rock Photography