Paper Collective
Alphabet Spaghetti - Colourful Art Print
This modern art print from the Paper Collective collection features a 26-letter alphabet grid designed by All the Way to Paris, with each letter rendered in a distinct multicolor decorative style. Produced as a 12-colour fine art Giclee print on matte heavy paper, it measures 19.75 x 27.5 inches (50 x 70 cm) and is supplied unframed. The print is made in Denmark and is suitable for framing and display in residential or commercial interiors.
- Material
- matte heavy paper
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Arts & Entertainment
Color
Size
Specifications
A colourful modern art print from the Paper Collective collection, featuring an alphabet spaghetti design, printed as a 12-colour fine art Giclee on matte heavy paper.
12-colour fine art Giclee print on matte heavy paper; print size 50 x 70 cm; art print only, frame not included.
- Material
- matte heavy paper
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Arts & Entertainment
Additional Attributes
- 12-colour fine art Giclee print
- matte heavy paper
- 19.75" x 27.5" (50 x 70 cm)
- art print only (frame not included)
- Paper Collective
- curated in Copenhagen
- made in Denmark
Product Insights
The Alphabet Spaghetti art print is a Giclée on heavy acid-free paper, priced at 110 CAD—half the cost of a Danese Milano silkscreen and superior to offset alternatives—that doubles as a learning tool: its winding letter curves guide finger tracing to build motor skills, and each letter pairs 'apple' with four languages, embedding discreet multilingual education. Designed by a studio with HAY and &Tradition pedigree, it serves as both a typographic art piece for adult spaces and an interactive alphabet poster, with at least 15% of proceeds donated to global charities including school-building in Nepal. The main tradeoff is that it costs more than basic posters but offers exceptional print quality, charitable impact, and dual functionality.
- Charitable giving
At least 15% from each poster sold is donated to charity.
Why this is supported
Paper Collective's founding principle, in place since 2013, commits to donate at least 15% from each poster sold —
Paper Collective’s ethos is to donate at least 15% from each poster sold to a good cause
coolhunting.com. This contribution is automatic with every purchase, as stated on nordicnest.com:
When you buy a poster from Paper Collective, a portion of the proceeds go to charity
nordicnest.com. These donations have funded concrete projects:
In 2020, it completed its largest project to date– a collaboration with Human Practice Foundation to fully finance the building of a new school in Taplejung, Nepal.
opumo.comand currently supports
the company is working with WWF's Waste to Value project to help fight plastic pollution in Kenya, while providing jobs to local women and children
opumo.com. This charitable component differentiates this print from comparable alphabet posters, giving it a philanthropic dimension.
- Educational features
Each letter associates 'apple' in four languages; the poster works as a learning aid and a customizable installation.
Why this is supported
The alphabet poster embeds a multilingual learning tool:
Each letter from the Alphabet Spaghetti has been translated into other languages and soon you will understand that Appel is called Æble in Danish, Apfel in German and Pomme in French
arcedior.com. It also encourages
learn the movement and shapes of each individual letter
arcedior.comthrough finger tracing. Paper Collective frames it as
a playful and colourful typographic experiment
papercollective.com. The design can be expanded with individual letter prints, such as
Ø - Alphabet Spaghetti
papercollective.com, for a tailored wall arrangement.
- Print quality
This 110 CAD Giclée print on heavy acid-free paper costs half the price of Danese Milano's silkscreen and outspecs offset alternatives.
Why this is supported
The Paper Collective edition uses
12-colour Giclée fine art prints on FSC certified 265g acid-free paper
papercollective.com. In comparison, the MADO offset version uses 200 g Munken Lynx paper, while the premium Danese Milano silkscreen 'The Alphabet' in the same 50×70 cm format retails for
€129.10 €143.44
agofstore.com. At €65 (~110 CAD), this print offers comparable archival quality at roughly half the price.
- Charity contribution
At least 15% of proceeds from each poster support global charities, including building schools in Nepal.
Why this is supported
Paper Collective has pledged to donate
at least 15% from each poster sold to a good cause
coolhunting.com. This has funded projects such as
building of a new school in Taplejung, Nepal
opumo.comand WWF's Waste to Value initiative fighting plastic pollution in Kenya.
- Tracing aid
The letter curves guide a child’s finger for tracing the writing motion.
Why this is supported
The design’s curved letterforms are meant to be traced. arcedior.com explains:
Through exploration, you will learn the movement and shapes of each individual letter from the Alphabet Spaghetti.
arcedior.comThe concentric and parallel line motifs create a tangible path for a finger to follow, supporting fine-motor learning.
- Design
Learning tool and decorative print from a studio with HAY and &Tradition pedigree.
Why this is supported
Paper Collective’s product page positions the print as both educational and decorative:
Learn the letters of the alphabet with All The Way To Paris and their Alphabet Spaghetti. Or just enjoy it as a playful and colourful typographic experiment.
papercollective.comThe studio, All The Way To Paris, brings further credibility with collaborations:
The last few years their graphic design products in paper and textile have been sold through the world’s best design shops through successful collaborations with producers such as HAY and &Tradition.
papercollective.comThis combination of educational function and design pedigree makes it suitable for various settings.
- Motor skills
The letterforms' winding curves guide finger tracing, building fine motor skills.
Why this is supported
The poster's alphabet letters are formed from winding, spaghetti-like lines that naturally guide a child's finger along the proper writing stroke. As described by a retailer:
Through exploration, you will learn the movement and shapes of each individual letter from the Alphabet Spaghetti.
arcedior.comThis tactile exploration reinforces letter formation and builds muscle memory for writing, making it an effective pre-writing tool.
- Discreet learning
The poster's design embeds learning without appearing instructional.
Why this is supported
The poster is marketed as a learning tool, as seen on the brand's site:
Learn the letters of the alphabet with All The Way To Paris and their Alphabet Spaghetti.
papercollective.comHowever, the artistic, winding letterforms create a design-led poster that does not appear as a traditional teaching aid. This allows it to integrate seamlessly into a child's room decor while still supporting pre-writing development.
- Companion prints
Individual letter prints enable focused tracing practice for specific letters.
Why this is supported
The Alphabet Spaghetti series includes individual letter prints that can be paired with the full alphabet poster. The series listing confirms:
Ø - Alphabet Spaghetti
papercollective.comThis allows children to focus on specific letters for more concentrated tracing practice, extending the educational use of the poster.
- Educational value
Alphabet print with finger-trace curves and word pairs in four languages.
Why this is supported
Paper Collective describes it as
The spaghetti-like curves are designed for exploration:
Through exploration, you will learn the movement and shapes of each individual letter
arcedior.com. Additionally, each letter includes
, turning the print into a multinational learning tool.
- Material
265 gsm uncoated matte paper (FSC, acid-free) — no glare.
Why this is supported
The print uses
265 gsm FSC-certified acid-free paper
What is the exact paper weight (gsm) and thickness of the matte heavy paper used?with a finish that
is uncoated matte — it does not have UV laminate or varnish
Does the print have any protective coating (e.g., UV laminate or varnish) or is it uncoated matte?. Additionally, it is an
open edition print. Paper Collective makes all their art prints to order in Denmark
Is this a limited edition run or an open edition print?, resulting in a made-to-order product that reduces waste.
- Expandability
Shoppers can buy individual letter prints from the same series to add to the full poster.
Why this is supported
The series' expandability is evidenced by the availability of individual letter prints, such as
Ø - Alphabet Spaghetti
papercollective.com, which confirms that buyers can start with the full poster and later add matching monogram letters to build a personalized wall installation.
- Dual use
Serves as both an alphabet learning tool and a typographic art piece for adult spaces.
Why this is supported
Paper Collective explicitly sells this print as a dual-function product:
. The design comes from the Copenhagen studio All The Way To Paris, whose collaborations with HAY and &Tradition
, giving the print a Scandinavian design ethos that fits adult interiors. The 12-colour Giclée on archival-quality, acid-free paper ensures it won't fade or yellow over time, so it can transition from a nursery to a study without looking out of place. Individual letter prints are also available, allowing the set to be customized as the space or child grows.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Framed colorful alphabet art print hung on a white wall; individual letters are multicolored and arranged in a grid, with a thin light-wood frame and a white print background. Small printed caption line is visible below the letters.
- Framed print geometryRectangular vertical print in a thin light-wood frame with narrow visible rabbet and a small gap between frame and wall; frame is mounted roughly at eye level on the right half of the wall.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.06 · w 0.33 · h 0.57 (high) - Print backgroundUniform off-white paper or matte background filling the framed area behind the printed letters.
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x 0.56 · y 0.09 · w 0.29 · h 0.51 (high) - Alphabet gridStylized alphabet letters arranged in a multi-row grid occupying the upper two thirds of the print; each letter uses a distinct multicolor decorative treatment and outlines or filled shapes.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.42 (high) - Letter stylesLetters include single-color fills and multi-line or concentric-line decorative forms; examples visible include rounded concentric lines, solid filled shapes, and striped forms.
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x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.21 · h 0.30 (high) - Caption text below lettersSmall caption line printed near the lower center of the print below the letter grid.
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x 0.64 · y 0.58 · w 0.17 · h 0.06 (medium) - Caption transcription“Alphabet Spaghetti”
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x 0.65 · y 0.59 · w 0.15 · h 0.03 (high) - Subcaption partialsmall printed line below the title, partially legible but too small to read fullyPartial
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x 0.65 · y 0.61 · w 0.15 · h 0.03 (medium)
Other
Interior lifestyle scene showing the framed print on a white wall above a wooden chair with a woven seat; a mustard-colored bag hangs on the chair and a pair of blue slip-on shoes sit on a parquet floor. Wall molding and a doorway are visible to the left. Soft diffuse lighting casts faint shadows.
- ChairSmall wooden ladder-back chair with a woven square seat and simple square legs placed below the framed print; wood tone is warm medium brown.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Hanging bagMustard yellow cloth or leather bag draped over the left upper slat of the chair, strap visible and hanging down the chair side.
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x 0.38 · y 0.64 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoes on floorPair of low-profile blue slip-on shoes placed on the floor to the left-front of the chair.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.88 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - FlooringParquet hardwood floor with narrow chevron-like pattern and warm medium-brown finish.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Wall and trimWhite painted wall with baseboard molding and a vertical door or panel trim visible at the left edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse light from above-right producing faint shadow along left side of frame and subtle shading on the wall.
Colors
off-white· print background#F2F1EElight oak· frame#B38364bright yellow· letter example - yellowteal green· letter example - tealsky blue· letter example - bluetomato red· letter example - redpastel pink· letter example - pink#EEEEEEburgundy· letter example - burgundy- Framed print geometryRectangular vertical print in a thin light-wood frame with narrow visible rabbet and a small gap between frame and wall; frame is mounted roughly at eye level on the right half of the wall.
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Product
Framed or flat art print showing a full alphabet laid out in a grid of individual, hand-cut and line-art letterforms in varied colors on a pale off-white background.
- Overall layoutUppercase alphabet arranged in a grid of five columns and six rows (letters A through Z) with even horizontal and vertical spacing, centered on the page.
- Letter style varietyEach letter is a distinct, decorative design using either stacked parallel curved lines or irregular torn-paper shapes; many letters combine both solid color blocks and parallel line motifs.
- Material appearanceLetterforms appear screen-printed or offset-printed with flat, matte colors and occasional imperfect edges that mimic torn paper or hand-cut collage.
- Prominent letter example - top-left groupTop row letters A B C D E F visible as individual colored motifs: A uses concentric parallel red lines forming an A shape; B is a dark green torn-paper block with a circular hole; C and D are concentric arc line motifs in orange and blue respectively.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Prominent letter example - center rightLetter P (third row, rightmost column) is a half-circle maroon block with vertical thin maroon lines forming the stem.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.43 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Bottom label textTwo small text lines centered below the grid reading the print title and credit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.90 · w 0.44 · h 0.07 (high) - Decorative circular motif letterLetter O (third row, third column) is rendered as blue concentric circles with a small central dot.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Irregular torn-paper lettersSeveral letters (for example F, M, R) use irregular, torn-edge shapes in solid colors like red, coral, and pink.
3 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.68 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - BackgroundUniform pale off-white background covering the entire print surface with no visible texture or pattern.
- Transcribed title“Alphabet Spaghetti”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.92 · w 0.36 · h 0.02 (high) - Transcribed credit line“By All the Way to Paris”
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x 0.28 · y 0.94 · w 0.44 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Frontal product photo with even diffuse lighting, neutral pale background and slight shadowing minimal; image crops include full print plus small white margin around edges.
- Shot compositionRectangular art print photographed straight-on and centered in the frame with uniform margins on all sides.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting with no harsh highlights and minimal shadows, producing flat color reproduction.
- Image qualitySharp and high resolution; colors and small printed details are legible.
Colors
warm red· parallel line letterforms (red)dark green· solid torn-paper blocks (dark green)yellow-orange· parallel line letterforms (orange/yellow)medium blue· parallel line letterforms (blue)pale pink· solid torn-paper letters (pink)deep maroon· solid deep maroon shapes#7C1415warm beige· neutral beige torn-paper accents#CCB29Ccoral red· bright coral/red-orange letters#FB6D9Cteal· teal line accents#024B34- 03
Product
Framed vertical art print showing a grid of 26 stylized, multicolored letters on a textured off-white paper; thin light wood frame surrounds the print. Two short lines of printed text are centered near the bottom of the print.
- Overall geometryPortrait-oriented rectangular print with a narrow visible wooden frame around the perimeter; interior shows a regular grid of individually styled letters arranged in rows and columns.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.96 (high) - Paper surfaceOff-white paper sheet with subtle speckled texture and visible paper grain across the print surface.
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x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high) - FrameNarrow light wood frame with visible wood grain and beveled inner edge; frame visible on all four sides and slightly darker at corners where joins are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Letter grid layoutTwenty-six individual letters arranged in a roughly even grid spanning the top three quarters of the sheet; each letter is unique in color, pattern, or texture and occupies its own cell-like area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - Letter style examplesLetters are created with mixed graphic motifs including concentric rounded-line outlines, stacked parallel lines, single solid torn-paper shapes, and small circular or rectangular cutouts; strokes vary between thin parallel lines and solid block fills.
3 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Prominent concentric motifSeveral letters use concentric rounded-line rings forming letter shapes (for example an O-like circular concentric motif and a U-like stacked concentric lines), rendered in thin uniform colored lines.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Torn-paper solid lettersSome letters appear as irregular, torn-paper-like solid shapes with uneven edges and internal cutouts, giving a collage appearance.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (high) - Centered bottom text line 1“Alphabet Spaghetti”
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x 0.28 · y 0.88 · w 0.44 · h 0.04 (high) - Centered bottom text line 2“By All the Way to Paris”
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x 0.26 · y 0.92 · w 0.48 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo with even frontal lighting, minimal shadows, and neutral background; slight shadow and reflection visible along the frame edges; image cropped close to the frame.
- Shot compositionFrontal shot centered on the framed print filling most of the image area; frame edges are visible on all sides with small margins to image borders.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting with minimal directional shadow; faint shadow and specular highlight visible on the frame's top and right edges.
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x 0.70 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (medium) - Paper texture visibilityFine paper fiber speckling and light noise visible across the sheet, indicating a textured paper surface rather than flat smooth print.
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x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.80 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on print and frame with no obvious compression artifacts; colors appear saturated and distinct.
Colors
off-white paper· print background (paper)light wood· frame#C3C2BDbright yellow· bright yellow letters#F5DD4Cmedium blue· medium blue line letters#3D94CAdeep green· dark green letters#2B6B5Bsoft pink· pink letters#FCBEC4burgundy· burgundy letters#7A1315- Overall geometryPortrait-oriented rectangular print with a narrow visible wooden frame around the perimeter; interior shows a regular grid of individually styled letters arranged in rows and columns.