U+ Designs

Shannon Oakes, founder of U+, graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Architecture, with both Honors and Distinction. She went on to further her education in the Interior Design Professional Designation program at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Shannon moved to Southern California to pursue design further. This is where she honed her eye on composition, scale, and proportion. Shannon’s designs are modern and simple. Her palette tends to muted but believes in adding color to accessories. This is her way of keeping her interiors timeless while having felxibility for change. Not only does Shannon love design, but also loves giving back to the community. For every job, Shannon will set aside 10% net profits to go into her U= giving foundation.