Origin8 Design Sprint Barcelona Summer Edition

Day 1. Origins.

Programme introduction. Gaudí's philosophy and the Origin8 Method. Root-Map workshop. First framing of each participant's question.

Day 2. Nature.

Biomimicry and Humimesis workshop. Nature observation and creative journaling. Cultural and design immersions: Gaudí's buildings, guided tours, local studios.

Day 3. Definition.

Root-Map expanded. Review of insights. Design direction defined. Model making and material exploration. Sustainability discussions.

Day 4. Development.

Mentor feedback sessions. Design refinement. Storytelling workshop.

Day 5. Presentation.

Final consolidation. AI visualisation workshop. Final presentations. Feedback, reflection, and closing dinner.

• A design proposal ready to apply to live projects or client briefs.
• The Origin8 Canvas, a regenerative design framework that stays with you after the sprint.
• Certification from the Gaudí Foundation.
• A small network of practitioners across geographies and disciplines.
• Renewed clarity on your creative direction and design values.

• Studio owners and independent practitioners evolving their practice.
• Creative directors and design leads looking for methodology with substance.
• Senior designers, architects, and interior designers with five or more years of experience.
• Educators and programme directors in design and architecture.

This sprint is not for beginners or students. The work is intensive and assumes a practice in place.

Sessions are held in English, B2 minimum.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The cohort closes when full or by 15 July 2026, whichever comes first.

Questions: hello@originateinstitute.com.

A 30% deposit confirms your place. The remaining 50% is due 30 days before the sprint begins, paid in 2 installments. Travel and accommodation are arranged independently. We send recommendations on confirmation.