Dr. Saleem’s practice reflects the possibilities of interdisciplinary engagement, connecting art, design, research, and cultural exchange globally. As an enthusiastic design thinker, he explores rigor in artistic design research to offer innovative, alternative conceptions of the body. He holds a PhD and an MFA in Fashion and Textile Design from the Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, building on his foundational BA in Textile Design from BNU in 2007.

Global Initiatives & Collaboration

Beyond academic conferences, he actively shapes the future of design research as a co-founder of major international initiatives. He co-established DRAFTS in 2021 with Dr. Vidmina Stasiulyte to explore research artifacts through experimental exhibitions and symposia. Additionally, he co-founded Somatic Provocations – Fashioning a Dialogue alongside Rohma Moid Khan, uniting scholars and practitioners to expand discourse across fashion and textiles.

Exhibitions & Public Practice

Dr. Saleem’s work has been widely exhibited at prestigious global venues, including The Textile Museum of Borås, Artlab Gallery at Western University, designtransfer in Berlin, KHOJ Studios in New Delhi, Cumulus Hong Kong, and the Stockholm Furniture Fair, alongside landmark Pakistani art spaces such as the Alhamra Art Center and IVS Gallery.