Most recognize Dawn Barrett as the international designer, artist, and professor who recently returned to Boston to become MassArt’s 11th president. Very few know that she owns two Alessi watches (one emerald, one red) and would be an 18th-century highboy if reincarnated as a piece of furniture. Here, she tells us a bit more about herself.
To streamline a 1,000-square-foot South End condo for her clients, interior designer Stephanie Sabbe went a little custom and a little Ikea. Here, she reveals six tips for creating an artfully designed, efficient space on a budget.