A showcase of work by eighty American designers, the second installment of the National Design Triennial included both conceptual and realized objects from current and emerging leaders in a variety of design fields. The only exhibition of its kind in the country, the Triennial series celebrates the technological innovations, artistic evolution, and cultural impact of design. The exhibit included the work of faculty members Cynthia Breazeal and Tod Machover, and alumnus Ben Fry.