Subscribe!Yahoo’s design innovation team laid off
It’s a sad day at Yahoo. As part of their 1000-employee layoff plan, the entire design innovation team has been layed off. I’m pretty sure this is related to Microsoft’s bid on Yahoo.
From what I know, Yahoo’s design innovation team has been responsible for the product development of some unique ideas at Yahoo. They had some really interesting data visualization projects, see them here:
- Traffic map (shown)
- FlickrLens
- Delicious DNA
- Trip map
[Links nabbed off Solsie.com]
The Technographist said: February 17, 2008
6:30 pm
On one hand, this looks like a good move. It signifies Yahoo’s attempt to change how it does things by creating a clean design innovation slate.
On the other hand, was it necessary to get rid of everyone? It’s doubtful if Yahoo can build any sort of innovative momentum, while they’re busy recruiting a new team.
Phoebe said: February 18, 2008
9:40 pm
10 years ago: Key to life — lower your expectations.
Today: Key to life — outsource everything.