A LIVING INSTITUTE

Teaching how to originate from human, natural and historical intelligences, not just AI

We are a living institute, at the intersection of natural thinking, futures thinking, and cultural wisdom, born from a desire to connect humanity back to its roots so that it can stay original in the new age of AI.
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Only what knows its origin
can truly flourish
Only deep roots
can guarantee the future
About Us
Inspired by Antoni Gaudi’s vision, we want to teach you how to design and innovate by going back to the origins.
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Our integrated methodology explores how originality grows through different intelligences, not just AI, ensuring we inspire a better future that is grounded.
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origin8

All meaningful evolution needs a method- a way to guide, empower, and give direction

All meaningful evolution needs a method. We don’t need more buzzword, superficial innovation. It is the time for us to practice origination.

We believe true innovation comes from connecting deeply with what is essential and timeless.

Origin8 bridges traditional wisdom with the co-creative power of Artificial Intelligence, a forward-thinking practice designed to merge human intuition with machine intelligence and create enduring solutions.
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OUR LEARNING PROGRAMS
Through our masterclasses, workshops and design sprints, learn (and re-learn) how to design and innovation from the origins
For Organisations and Studios
For Universities and Students
For New and Experienced Creatives
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For Organisations and Studios
Are you a creative-industry company and terrified about what is coming next?
We got you. The race for optimisation, efficiency and cutting cost, can no longer be won by just plugging in AI into your workflows.

You need to discover your unique creative and original edge, and that can only be done by going back to the roots.

To nature, to cultural wisdom, to past and future, if you want to build something that lasts.

We have different formats that meet you where you're at, from a sample taste of Origin8 Method to a more profound and immerisve experience to rediscover the origins.
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UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENTS
This is for you, if you're a student or a university who wants to gain global professional experience, while learning future-proof methodology
The world of traditional education is changing fast, and you can only stay ahead by complementing your studies with experiences and tools that don't discard legacy and roots, but rather combine it with new technologies to prepare for the world that is to come.

In order to create a unique and original portfolio, you need to see first what else exists. You need to experience other cultures and ways of doing, so that you can provide true value to your future clients. There are answers all around us, we just need to explore them.

Join us in our unique immersive design sprints all around the world.
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For New and Experienced Creatives
Become an originator
The future is original. Anyone from financial directors to experienced architects and engineers can learn how to design from the origins and help others originate through our methodology.

They become creative shift makers who see what others haven't yet noticed, blending unexpected languages and cultural expressions. Explore how to become one of our Originators- someone who doesn't just question and explore, but puts ideas into meaningful action.
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There are many ways to learn from us and with us
Explore all of our learning programs or contact us if you're looking for something special or personalised.
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AGENDA

Experience the power of origination first hand

Our diverse range of services is available in both hybrid and in-person formats at our international locations.
As a truly global company, we meet you were you're at, or provide you a way to explore new places.
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13
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18 Oct 25
Hybrid
Challenge
2025 Seocho AI·Robot Public Service Competition
Seoul, South Korea
03
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07 Aug 26
In person
Design Sprint
Origin8 Design Sprint Barcelona Summer Edition
Barcelona
EXPERIENCES

Since 2018, we have been hosting transformational events, challenges and experiences. Through our Origin8 methodology, we can help you to design a more humane, nature-connected and future-proof experience, that is truly original.

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SPEAKING
Do you wish to host our founder as a keynote speaker in your event? Let's engage and inspire your audience with origins-based thinking.
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we design through our in-house team or collaborators
Consultancy “The Greenhouse”
We help organizations and entrepreneurs grow ideas and corporate culture through well-designed processes and conscious design
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Culture and leadership
We help organizations cultivate origin-thinking and regenerative leadership cultures. Our approach enables teams to embrace complexity, build authentic connections, and align values with actions.
Product and services design
By combining biomimicry, circular economy, and human-centered design, we deliver solutions that are innovative and enduring, informed by architecture thinking and regenerative frameworks
Impact stories

They already experienced Origin8 in action

— Peter Wittenbruch
Workshop participant
House of Beautiful Business
"Original thinking begins at the origin."
90%
of attendees stated they will use the Origin8 method from now
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— Carlos de la Iglesia
Microsoft Ibéria
Astorga City Challenge
"In my case, discovering Gaudí and how the Origin8 methodology already existed so many years ago."
50%
increase in confidence in creating a project in 48 h
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— Professor Kim Hyo-min
UNIST University
UNIST
"This workshop introduced my students to an ideation method that is both structured and creatively liberating. The balance between theory, research, and hands-on design was exceptional."
75 %
Improvement in the ability to integrate natural inspiration into design
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— Ahlam Alsanaa
Colman College 2nd year interior design student
Origin8 Design Sprint “Home of the future, designed by going back to the origins”
“It was a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was inspiring, and I learned a lot. Thank you for such a well-organized and engaging workshop.”
80%
Positive satisfaction with the experience
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— Peter Wittenbruch
Workshop participant
House of Beautiful Business
“A beautiful journey into the artistic and emotional challenge of transforming nature and human emotion into meaningful, organic design.”
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participants
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— Carlos de la Iglesia
Microsoft Ibéria
Astorga City Challenge
"From Microsoft we are delighted with Origin8 method. It is an innovative way to work and take us to situations where we get the best out of ourselves. The workshop that we did was focused on innovation and the search for solutions and the Origin8 Method helped us to really rethink concepts and not go the easiest way, go further, be creative, which in the end is the real goal of the Gaudi method."
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Participants
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— Professor Kim Hyo-min
UNIST University
UNIST
"This workshop introduced my students to an ideation method that is both structured and creatively liberating. The balance between theory, research, and hands-on design was exceptional."
75 %
Improvement in the ability to integrate natural inspiration into design
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We are a living institute, at the intersection of natural thinking, regenerative design, and cultural wisdom. Inspired by Antoni Gaudi’s vision and grounded in more than eight years of research at the Gaudí Foundation, we were born to transform the way we learn, create, and collaborate.