Saloni Mahajan is an international designer and educator. During her time in India, she worked in Bollywood's costume department—an experience that ignited her passion for Costume Design. Seeking to enhance her skills, she moved to the U.S. and pursued an MFA in Design for Theater and Entertainment at UCLA. Today, inspired by her experiences across two countries and diverse educational backgrounds, Saloni weaves together a unique design perspective. Her expansive portfolio spans designs for dance, music videos, films, theater, augmented reality projects, and exhibitions. Beyond her creative pursuits, Saloni is a PhD candidate at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and an assistant professor at Appalachian State University, with the aim of elevating and gaining recognition for the study of Costume Design. Moreover, her expertise extends across diverse disciplines, enabling her to write about and teach subjects such as Performance Studies, Cinema, Gender Studies, and beyond.