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Definition of bed: A piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well

(Link: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

My bed was given with me since I was a kid, around 3 years old. The bed was originally bought for my mother when I was 3 years old but because my mother got pregnant with my baby brother, the baby bed that I was sleeping in was given to my brother so I had to use my mother’s bed. And that was also when my parents got a king-sized bed for themselves. I have been using my bed since then and up until now, the bedframe is still the same. I’ve only changed the mattress because the old mattress was too old and has lost the softness.

My bed is not only a place for me to sleep but it is also a place for me to think about my day. I use the bed at night for sleep but sometimes in the afternoon, I would sit on my bed and think about what happened during the day. When I am doing my work during the evening, I would put my assignments and paperwork on my bed because my table to too small for all my papers.

One instance where my bed made a difference in my life is when I was doing my O Levels Design and Technology journal. It helped me with my organization of my journal pages. When I was doing my journal, I had a lot of pages for my journal and it was very messy. I also had a small table which didn’t help me at all with my organization. I used my bed to arrange the different sections of my journal so that it would not be that messy.

If I didn’t have my bed, it would have been so exhausted to do anything at all. I would not know what would happen to me if I lose my bed. I always look forward to the time where I can finally go to sleep on my comfortable bed after a tiring and exhausting day.

I do not think anything could replace my bed because this bed has been with me for so long, I have grown with it and it is a part of my life. I always miss my bed when I go for overnight camps in school and the sleeping bag that I use for camps could not take the place of my bed. My bed is the first thing I look forward to using when I reach home from a camp. I always get backaches from sleeping on my sleeping bag during camps. I do not think my bed can be replaced as it is the only thing that can provide that level of comfort.

I appreciate everything about my bed. My bed is a part of my daily routine. It will always be there for me when I need to rest. It provides me with the comfort that I need after a long day of school. It helps me relieve stress from all my schoolwork and the responsibilities that I have.

The design of the bed has taught me that there are limitations as a human being because the bed is made only in one size and the length or width of the bed does not grow with us. The size of my bed is big enough for me as of now and I don’t think I will be growing anymore so I would not be getting a new bed anytime soon.

The design of the bed has taught me that the role of design in our live is very important because the bed is not just a bed, it is something that is designed for our comfort. The designers who designed beds must have gone through a lot of thinking and designing on how they should design the bed so that it is comfortable for people to use.

The bed means a lot to me, it is like a part of me. It takes up at least one quarter of my day because I would usually sleep for at least 6 hours every night. It does not only allow me to sleep and rest but it also helps me with organizing things in my everyday life like my thoughts and my paperwork from school.

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a) bed -  1. a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well.
2.the mattress and bedclothes together with the bedstead of a bed.
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed%20?s=t

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I got my bed when i first moved to Singapore and ever since then it has been my sanctuary. It plays such a big role in my life especially in my teenage years as it's one of the only places where I can just rest, reflect and recuperate. As ridiculous as it may sound my bed has provided me the best emotional and physical support/comfort for example after a long and tiring day at school the number one place i look forward going to is my bed and as soon as i lay down i instantly feel better because my body can physically rest and gather my thoughts. Not only that but it's also a place where i have shed many tears when times were rough, a place where i watch my favourite movies, do my work comfortably, play on my phone and last but not least sleep which is most important to me. My bed has made a big difference in my life because without it i would never be able to regather my thoughts and feelings and calm down through tough situations,  recover when i'm sick and last but not least sleep when i'm tired which is most important because without sleep i get very grumpy. If i didn't have my bed I would be a very angry and mean person. Hence nothing could replace my bed, it's like asking someone to replace their mother with something. My bed is my constant support a place where I have no worries or cares, it's like going on a vacation except it's accessible whenever I want it and it never asks for anything in return from me neither nor does it annoy me that is why it means the world to me. My bed has taught me that as a human we all need that one place where we can just be alone and get some peace and quietness and that we all need to rest.

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Definition of bed :
A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/bed

I feel that a bed is especially important to me because it is the place where after a long and hectic day i can finally settle down and have a good rest. I got this bed (mattress) because i personally do not really like the feel of sleeping too high off the ground as i afraid that i might fall off the bed while sleeping. My mother bought this bed for me and it is a special one because it has 2 layers of mattress together.  My bed helped me in many ways such as reflecting about life and process my thoughts on how can i improve myself to be a better person. I remember when my O levels are near, i had to stay up all night to catch up and do some last minute revisions. I was super stressed that time and after every end of the day for me, i appreciate my bed the most. I can't imagine the day if i lost my bed. I can't imagine the day i don't have my bed. I think i wouldn't have been here today. Nothing other than Family can replace my bed. If i don't have a bed i can still sleep on the floor or sofa just not that comfy right.
What i appreciate the most of my bed is the fact that it stayed with me through thick and thin and would not leave me no matter what happens.
The design of bed taught me that we, as a human being are the same and do not need much. No matter if u are poor or rich, all of us have a bed.

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Bed: a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on (Cambridge Dictionary)

Personally, I stay at more than one house due to having a complicated family. Hence, I have more than one bed. Sometimes, I sleep in a single size bed. Sometimes, I sleep in a queen size bed. Sometimes, I also sleep on a mattress that is placed on the floor. How I got the beds? My parents bought it for me from Ikea. Even though I may have more than 1 bed, all of my bed means so much to me. My bed is where I always run to when I reach home from school. I use it for so many things, aside from sleeping. I use it to do my work, to even snack on tidbits when I watch movies, dramas and even YouTube. It is also the place where I do my reflections. I love to sit on my bed and open my journal to reflect on my day.

I still remember one of the worst day of my life. I was emotionally unstable and my bed was the one which comforts me. On that day, I ran straight to my bed when I reach home. I stayed in bed and pour my feelings out. My bed saved me emotionally as it makes me feel better. My bed is the place where I run to whenever I feel unhappy. I feel that my bed comforts me the best. Without my bed, I would not have a place to run to on my rainy days. It will be difficult for me to let out my feelings as I am generally someone who dislikes sharing my problems to someone. I prefer to keep things inside of me and deal with my emotions myself. A such, without my bed, I will feel lost. Nothing can really replace my bed as my bed is the most comfortable thing.

What I appreciate about my bed is that it does not hurt your feelings. Whenever you pour out your feelings, it will not judge you. Instead, it comforts you and make you sleep eventually.

The design of the bed teaches me that a human cannot possibly sleep without a structure like the bed as a human cannot possibly sleep vertically. It need a structure like the bed to support the body horizontally when a human sleep. The role of design is very important in our life as without design, we may not have the things we have around us right now.

The bed means a lot to me. It is like my best friend as it was there even on my darkest of days.

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This is my bed. I sleep on the lower bunk with my mother while my sister sleeps on the top bunk. My mother sleeps of the outer half while I sleeps on the inner half of the bed. I chose to sleep on the inner half of the bed as I feel more comfortable and its like my own little corner. As for why I chose to sleep on the lower bunk, I feel that its easier to get on and off the bed without having to climb the ladder at the side of the bed.

The definition of a bed in the Cambridge dictionary refers to a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on. Thinking about it, its really fascinating that just a large rectangular piece of furniture with four legs have such a great impact of many different human beings in many ways.

To me, my bed is the most comfortable part of the house for me to be in. I feel really relaxed and safe on my bed with my many soft toys and pillows to cuddle and lie on. The covers of the bed and pillows are also currently in my favourite colour too – PINK ! Also, it is located near the window where natural lights could shine in and brightens the whole bed and wake me up naturally. This bed has accompanied me for many years through thick and thin. Most of the time, I would sit on my bed to watch the television, using my phone and sleep. Other times, its my crying companion where I would lie there to cry after being scolded by my parents for whatever wrong doings when i was younger or any other sad or angry reason that I would cry for. I feel like my bed is my lifelong best friend watching me grow everyday. Although it’s a non-living thing, I feel that it as impacted me in the greatest ways possible and for that im very grateful to have this bed. I couldnt imagine what my life would be without a comfortable bed to come back to after a long day to rest and rewind myself.

Without a bed, I think that I would be very stressed out and sad. Imagine sleeping on cold hard floors without a pillow or bolster and even blankets! That would be very terrible and saddening.

Although my dream bed would be a queen size bed and my very own room for more privacy and that I could design and decorate the room with my own style and creativity, I really enjoy the time coming to the bedroom where my mother and sister would be at. Often, we would lie down to talk about our day or any heart to heart talks before we all head to our la la land in our dreams. I can have my own bedroom with my very own style in the future when I start working and/or moved out to stay on my own, thus I really have to treasure the times now.

The design of the bed has taught me that a bed can be designed in many different ways. It has to feel spacious and needs to be strong and durable. It needs to be safe with no sharp points and edges. Design is all around us. Design is a huge part of human lives and useful.

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"a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on" - Cambridge Dictionaries

The bed is a necessity to all of us as a resting place after a long day of work or after a busy day at school. During my secondary school days, i would always go to the band room to practice for long hours and reach home very late. I would usually go straight to my room and lie down on my bed to rest. I have been using this bed since i was in primary school.

This bed has helped a lot as i would always go to take a break from studying to regain my energy to continue again. I also usually play my computer games and watch my tv shows on it. It has helped a lot as this is the place i go to when i am in times of trouble.

If i didn't have my bed, i would probably just sleep on my living couch because it is quite comfortable. But a bed is nice. Without the bed in my room i would have to walk to the living room to sleep everyday and do all my daily stuff in my room and the walking time could be spent doing more important things.

The design shows me that there are no limitations as human being as we can do whatever we want on the bed and in my case i do almost everything on my bed from studying to eating and playing games to doing projects. It also shows me that as designers we have to look for ways to make our lives easier and more efficient. It shows me that my bed is a place of peace and a place that i would go for protection.

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Definition of a bed

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/bed

A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.

Picture of my bed (full)

Narrative Story

This bed was originally my brothers bed, but since he bought a new one for himself, he gave this bed to me as I was at first sleeping on a hard mattress. I usually use to distress and relax while using my phone or read a book. At first I always had to lie down on the sofa in my living room but now I can lie down on my own bed. If I did not have this bed or lose it, I would have to go back to lying down on the sofa and sleep on a hard mattress. Nothing could replace it, it is the best place to rest your soul and I appreciate that it was able to offer me such comfortable sleeps at night. Design has thought me that even a few pieces of wood, can be put together to form something that someone really enjoy to use. This designed object has thought a lot of values about how something that has already exist can be evolved to something someone uses everyday.

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THE BED

A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress and coverings. (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/us/bed)

This bed has been with me ever since my primary school days. My sister and I used to have a bunk bed, however as we grew older, we decided to sleep in different rooms so my parents screwed off the top half of the bunk bed to separate the beds. Hence we each have our own beds to sleep on in different rooms.

A bed is not merely a place to rest, although its mostly used for that, but it is also where I hide during the hardest periods in my life. It’s the place that keeps me safe. Although a bed isn’t a living thing but it watched me as I grew up. It did not physically help me, but it was there to support me as I face life as it is. Its nice having a safe place somewhere like my bed where I can completely let go and be myself.

Without my bed, I wouldn’t have a place to unwind, a place to de-stress, I would have such a hard time resting on the cold floor. Without it, I would go sleepless nights which would lead to an unhealthy sleeping routine which would ultimately not only affect my grades, but more importantly my health and wellbeing.

The closest thing that could ever replace my bed would be my sofa. It isn’t as good of a place to sleep in but if I had to, I would. It would still be comfortable, it would still give me a sense of security and peace but my bed is still my safe haven.

As a human being, we have many needs for example, sleeping and eating. With needs comes ways to handle these requirements, hence designers come into place. Designers design and invent things according to the needs of humans, hoping to assist them in their daily lives. Hence as designers, it is important to recognize what are our necessities and what can we do to help not only others, but ultimately also help ourselves. The bed, is my safe haven, it is a place I feel secure, I feel at ease and protected. For some people, the bed is the place they start and end their lives, but for now, for me it’s a place that allows me to let go, to rest and relax. Its also a place for me to dream, to go out of this world and imagine.

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Bed: A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. Oxford Dictionaries, 2017.

Since young, I shared a room with my elder brother. We shared a trundle bed where I slept on the lower bed of which. It has a wooden finish, a yellow-brownish colour which resembles pine wood. The bed has high corners and it always made me felt like I was sleeping in a cradle. I had always wish to sleep on the higher lever as my brother sleeps in an unorderly manner. His pillow and bolsters would then land on my face all the time. Despite that, I reminisce the late chats we used to have before sleeping. Years back, my family then relocated to a new flat where my brother and I had individual rooms and that was how my current bed came along.

My bed is where I spend most of my time at whenever I am at home. It is where I recharge and have a good sleep after a long day. Not only that, I would also surf the web, eat or even get my homework done on my bed. That is probably how my bad eyesight and back posture came along too. My favourite thing to do on my bed is to curl up in my blanket and spend my lazy days watching drama all day. My bed also unintentionally acts as my storage space. It is where all my work, my electronic appliances end up. Most of the time, I would have to flip through the whole bed just to find my phone cable. At the end of the day, I would usually move everything to the floor before sleeping. However, it would be a different story if I was extremely tired.

I used to take my bed for granted. I constantly changed my mattress and pillows as I made the excuse to my parents that it was not comfortable and it would affect my sleep. However, it all changed when I went for my NPCC (National Police Cadet Corps) camp in Pulau Ubin. We had to pitch our own tents and sleep on tent sheets pitched on sharp grass that has insects crawling all over. It was the worst sleep I had and I was so grateful that I have my bed when I got home.

I would be extremely devastated if my bed was taken away from me. But I would be grateful if I have any place to sleep at as there are many people out there that do not even have a place to reside or sleep at. I feel that nothing could replace my bed, with everything that it provides me. I appreciate the comfort it provides me whenever I exhausted or sick. And I definitely appreciate that I have a place to look forward to coming back for whenever I am out.

The design of the bed shows us how much of our lives would have changed without them. Would we be sleeping on cold hard floor without our beds? It shows me how much humans depend on our beds.

The design of the bed teaches me to look at how it can improve our daily lifestyle. The way the bed is framed, structured to look and to support the mattress is important. The styles of bed that have been designed is important too. For instance, trundle beds, bunk beds, storage beds or even hospital beds. It makes me understand that as designers, design is extremely crucial in how we can help to improve the lives of others.

My bed means a lot to me. Often, we just think of the bed as a place for us to rest on when we are tired but we neglect how much more our beds have brought to us. But beds can bring us closer to one and another whenever we are sharing a bed. And I am thankful for my bed.

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According to Oxford Dictionary, a bed is a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.

A bed is something that is essential to all humans. We all need it a comfortable bed as it is one of the furniture in our homes that we will be using the most.  During my primary school days I would sleep on a single mattress in my room. But by the time I am in secondary school, my mom bought me a bunk bed so I could share it with my little brother. Most of the time I would use my bed to sleep or rest on it. Sometimes I'll lay down at bed and watch my TV series or movies.

Having my own bed does make a difference in my life. It has enabled me to have enough rest on something that is comfortable. Imagine coming home after a long day at school and you jumped to your bed as soon as you are in your room. It is so comfortable that you will fall asleep within minutes. If I didn't have this bed, I will suffer from regular body aches. Sleeping on parquet flooring or carpets is not comfortable.

The only thing that could replace this current bed of mine would be a bigger and thicker bed. A bed that is more comfortable than my current.  This current bed is good enough for me but ofcourse a bigger bed would be much better. I appreciate that this bed is able to let me rest whilst making me feel comfortable. There are others in the rest of the world that don't even have a proper bed to sleep on. I appreciate what's given to me.

A bed taught me that there are certain limitations to a human being. Some human beings are very tall and they require a longer bed.  There aren't any long beds that is in the current market. This designed object mean a lot to me as I spend most of the time with it at home.

References: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/bed

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Bed; a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. https://www.google.com.sg/#q=bed+meaning&spf=217

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Definition of bed: a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on (Cambridge Dictionary)

Ever since I have come to the age when I had to stop sleeping with my parents, this has been my bed. I am not entirely sure of how I came to possess it as it just seems to be there as far as my memory dates back.

My bed is a place I find solace and comfort, peace and rest. As obvious as it is, the bed provides me an area to sleep and rest, which is essential for my daily life. Only with enough rest am I able to focus on lessons and my tasks, as well as to provide better results in my work with more concentration. Other than that, it is also a place where I relax and reflect after a tiring day. Lying on the bed and using my phone seems to be the only form of relaxation for me. Before I go to sleep, I would just lie in bed and contemplate on life or my day, the amount of work I have to do and reflect on my actions. My bed also acts as a temporary storage space for my clothes or items for school whenever I am unable to find a space to keep them or am too lazy to.

Thinking realistically, if it so happens that I did not have my bed or that I have lost it, I would probably have to sleep on the sofa before I make a trip to IKEA to get a new one. Without my bed, I would not be able to have a good night rest. Nothing could probably replace my bed, other than a new bed of course. I appreciate my bed for all the ideas I have thought of in it, the amount of space it gives me to keep and work on stuff, and most of all, the comfort and rest I have had in it, as well as the memories of late night talks with my sister in the same room while lying in my bed.

The design of my bed, with an appropriate height to sit on and to get on and off reduced the amount of trouble I could have faced daily. The flat surface of my bed provides comfort when I lie on it, instead of uneven tilts or surfaces which could result in me falling of the bed or a backache. As such, it could be observed that the role of design in our lives is to help enhance user experience by minimising discomfort, lessening troubles humans face and providing ease in their usage.

My bed helped me learn that a limitation of humans is that we are unable to work efficiently nor would we have the energy to participate in daily activities without rest. Hence, the bed allows me to replenish the amount of rest I have by acting as a sort of safe haven when I am in my most vulnerable state, asleep.

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The Bed
A bed is a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests,or stays when not well.
souce: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed

This bed is my first ever bed as I had been sleeping on mattresses before. I have gotten this bed when I was 13 years old and have been using it since then. And it is bought from my uncle’s shop as he owns one.

My bed is always there for me when I am passing through hard times, such as when I was very sick, when I was sad, when I was tired and a lot more. It always gives me comfort and I always feel better after resting on it.

And especially when I need to think for something important, like for instance where will I go after O levels, I would just lie on my bed and hug my soft toys while thinking. It somehow clear my mind and allow me to think properly.

And of course, it helps me a lot by curing my backaches after a long day at school by providing me with a high quality rest.

If I didn’t have my bed, I would most probably have a mattress to take over it’s job. But as I tend to have backaches very often, a mattress does not really help me with it. So I love that my bed is providing me with the comfort I need and I really appreciate my bed for that.

Design teaches me that a bed can help me with many things. Such as resting and sleeping being the main. Design has always made things easier for people and we definitely need designing for everything in our life so as to live an easier and more comfortable life. I am really thankful to the person who design the bed as it had really helped me a lot everyday.

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A bed is a piece of framework for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. When I was young, I shared a room with my sister and both of us would sleep on a king-sized bed where we would share our many nightmares and good dreams. It was until eight years old when our parents decided that we both should have our own rooms so they brought the both of us to a furniture warehouse at novena, sungei kadut. That was one of my very first though decision in life. I had to choose it wisely. After several dilemmas, I finally came to a decision. That was the story of how I got my humble bed.

As I got older, I realised how precious sleep was and my bed, allowed me to have numerous quality sleep and let me experienced many scary nightmares as well as countless sweet dreams which I really appreciated especially those with my with my love ones. Not only does it let me relax and finally rest, I would often just space out and on my bed, just to escape from all the noises and people and have a time to myself. Sometimes I would even play a music and bask in the sweet melody and rhythm, appreciating their relatable and sometimes even inspiring lyrics. I used my bed for many things. Sometimes I would study, sometimes I would watch a movie, sometimes I would skype with my friends or even snack on it. I felt that the bed was my most comfortable spot as it is the most comfortable personal spot.

One time, I fell very sick. I kept vomiting and had a very severe headache. Every moment was uncomfortable until I reached home and lie on my bed. I remembered I only woke up to being fine and all the bed did was just gave me a quality sleep. That was when I realised how important resting is to human beings and how unique the design of the bed is. If I were to ever lose my bed, I will feel very uncomfortable and never felt at ease. It will feel like I had lost my noble steed and I doubt anything can replace it. The best piece of furniture that could do almost the same would be my sofa, but it will not feel the same. I really appreciate how comfortable the bed is to me and how many quality sleep it gave to me. Not only quality sleep, every time I get to rest on it, I would appreciate it especially when I’m drowned by tasks, feeling stressed out or at my lowest. I feel the most comfortable and at ease on my bed which will always help me feel better.

The design of the bed thought me that our designs that are meant for human use have to be designed in consideration of the human body. We have to measure the human body, identify which position would human feel most comfortable at and many other things we have to consider. Human should feel the most comfortable when using a designed product and when using it, it should only feel like there is one task that the human has to do. For example, the bed, the task for human is to sleep and feel the most comfortable doing it. Human shouldn’t be maybe restraining a certain nerve while trying to relax and get him or herself to sleep. There are limitations to a product design by humans. The height, weight, size, reach, colour etcetera. Hence design is very important in our lives as once it is designed wrongly, human will never feel comfortable using it. This designed product is very significant to me. It is my noble steed, my humble abode. The place where I would imagine freely, express my emotions in any ways feeling the most comfortable and definitely one of a partner that I would never wish to lose in life.

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Definition: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well. http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed?s=t

This bed has been with my since I was Secondary 1. My parents bought it for me when I moved out of the room I used to share with my brother. My bed is not only the place where I sleep, assignments are done on it and it also acts as a chair for me to sit on when doing my makeup.

Camps always make me miss my bed. Instead of sleeping on bed during camps, we were to sleep in our sleeping bag on the cold hard ground. Due to that, my body would always ache the next day. Every time camp breaks, the only thing I look forward to is to lie on my bed at home.

I can't imagine myself without my bed. If I were to lose my bed, my everyday routine would change. Instead of lying on my bed the first thing I reach home, I would most probably sit on the sofa. The only thing that can replace my bed is a more comfortable bed. My bed isone of the precious things that I can rely on and has been there through everything with me.

Design taught me that I can't go on without sleep for more that on day. It helps to design things that will be the most comfortable to people. For example, beds are design vertically instead of horizontally. The bed has a really huge impact on my life and I'm sure it has to others too.

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Bed is a mattress on a stand or on the floor that has a blanket and pillows on it and you got to sleep on it because sleep is good.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bed

My definition of a bed is not just pieces of wood constructed together and topped with a mattress solely just for sleeping. My bed has multi-purpose. For instance, I can use it as a table put my laptop on when my study desk is fully occupied with assignments. Besides being a table, it can also be my chair. Whenever I sit on my chair too long I would move to my bed and shift my portable table next to it as it is more soft and comfy. It can also help elevate my legs to do push-ups.

My previous bed left me as I grew out of it. The current bed I have was passed from my cousin as she bought a queen size bed. This bed has a thickness three times of my previous bed. It is made out foam and it is way more comfy and softer unlike the spring type. My bed has magical powers to make me fall asleep even when I am just using my phone.

This bed of mine is my saviour too. There was once my bedroom light was spoilt and I had to change it. As I was climbing down the ladder after changing the bulb I missed a step and luckily I fell on my bed.

If I ever lost my bed, I doubt I will ever lose it, my second best friend is the floor. During the night time my floor will be quite cooling to lay on and I will usually fall asleep on it. But on the next day I will wake up with body aches because of the con of the floor, its hardness.

Design is creating an object or space to meet the needs of the user, be it ergonomically or anthropometrically, it all lies down to safety and comfort. For example, the bed, it is designed horizontally to meet the user needs when they are asleep. Humans sleep lying down because they need to allow all their muscles to rest. Unlike other animals, if humans sleep sitting down, it will put pressure and strain their neck and back. Therefore, the horizontal design of bed.

In conclusion, this four-legged wooden structure with a rectangle sealed memory foam on top means a lot to me. It is where I recharge for the upcoming tiring and energy draining days in design school.

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Definition of bed: a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on
(http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bed)

I got my bed when I was in 10 years old which is the age which my parents think that I’m old enough to sleep on my own. Since they got me and my sister similar bed, it was put in side by side in another room and it gave me comfort as I hated the feeling of being alone at night, in the dark especially after a nightmare. I would use it for a nap, sleep or to rest when I’m tired and exhausted. Sometimes, I would also lie on my bed while reading books. Having a bed also actually gave me my own personal time as I would often lie on my bed to think and reflect which sometimes also helped solve my problems
My bed gave me comfort and the rest I needed and I cannot imagine losing my bed as it is the object where I can relax, forget about all my worries and show my weakest side. Without my bed, it would be like part of me is missing and I will feel uneasy. I don’t think I can actually find another thing which could replace my bed, as it is the only object which can give me comfort and the rest I need.
The design of the bed affects our life as for most people, it actually helps recharge your energy to help prepare you for the coming obstacles and problems which we might face.If we were to find a bed which does not appeal and suit  us, it will actually affect us a lot as we will lose the desire to have a good rest which will then affect what we do since the bed itself didn’t give us a proper rest we need.

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Bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well.
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The bed was bought one year ago when my family and I moved to the new flat. My aunt took days to search for beds and she found this bed at a furniture shop at Jurong East. The bed is where I rest, study and it acts as a ‘store room’.
Since I was in Secondary 1, my target is to study is a Junior College. However, when I got my O level results, my parents advised me to choose a poly instead. I was lying on the bed and thinking about the choices. Lastly, I decided to get a diploma first. I think this decision I made while lying on the bed has changed my life.
If I bed is removed, I will not be having a place to rest and my room will be a mess. I had a painful experience of sleeping in a sleeping bag on the hard and cold ground. So, I do not want to do that again. However, I don’t mind replacing my bed with an extendable sofa. I really appreciate my bed, as it has spaces for us to store things.
Bed will accept everything from us, our weight, anger, sadness, etc. However, as human beings, we can’t accept everything no matter if they are from ourselves or from others.
Finally, design makes our life more convenient, as having that space designed beneath the mattress, my room will have more space. Bed is really something we can’t lose. We can throw all the emotions to it and it will accept them wordlessly.

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Definition Of Bed: A piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rest, or stays when not well.
( http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed )

I had this bed since my parents bought this house. But I only started sleeping on it during secondary 1. My mom thinks that its time for me to be independent so she made me sleep on my own. At first, I was pretty scared to sleep on my own after my older brother decide fill my mind with horror stories. However, as time past, my bed has become a huge part of my life. I do almost everything on my bed. From sleeping to eating, to doing homework.

Bed is the place where I relax and let my imagination run wild. Sometimes I would spend hours thinking about life and everything else.  Bed is a place where I felt belonged.  When problems came crashing, my bed will always remind me to calm down. When emotions take over me, My bed is the first thing that holds me back and tells to relax. My bed its like the secret passage to ‘La La Land’, a place where dreams take place; a place where there’s no stress and frustration.

I remember going through a hard time in secondary school. I didn’t manage to have a good start, and i remember crying myself to sleep. At that point of time when I felt abandonment, my bed embraces me with its “warm hugs” reminding me that everything is going to be okay in the end, and if its not okay, its not the end. When I’m scared, ill always jump on to my bed like it was as if it’s a forcefield, protecting me from everything. When I was on the verge of losing my mind, my bed calms me down and allow me to rest from any complicated situation.

I couldn’t imagine my life without my bed. It’s like the closest thing to me right now, my listening ear, my comforter. Nothing can replace my bed, even if someone replaces it with the softest, warmest bed, I would still choose my bed over it. Even though my bed is not huge, It is just nice for me.

Despite how much I love my bed, there is still pros and cons in each and every design. Although the bed fits me perfectly, I still wouldn’t be able to stretch out and move as freely as I want. However because of it’s small design, I was able to feel “loved” as it felt like it Is embracing me. I believe different kind of beds are dedicated to different kind of users and serve its own function for the user’s needs. And for me, it serves as a place where I can find my comfort and depend on it when I need to find rest, whether it is physically, emotionally or mentally.

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Bed: "A large rectangular piece of furniture often with four legs, used for sleeping on." - Cambridge Dictionary

I received this bed as a gift from my grandfather when i had my 14th birthday. We were strolling along customary furniture stores in Alexandra road when the bed caught my eye. I begged my grandfather to get it for me however, he said 'Not today'. I returned home from school one day and noticed my old bed has been replaced with a new one and it was the one i wanted. I was over the moon, ran out and gave my grandfather a big hug.

My bed is a place for me to unwind in the wake of a prolonged day at school or work. However, it was additionally utilised as a study area for me at certain points in my life. Last but not least, i use my bed to watch movies, youtube and social media like most teenagers do.

2016 was the most stressful year for me as i was going through my O' levels. I was sleeping at 3 am every night. Without my bed, i wouldn't be able to get a good rest to get me pumped for the next day.  It also held most of my textbooks and past year papers for when im not sleeping on it.

If i didn't have my bed, i would have no choice but to sleep on the cold and hard floor which is not a good thing as it may cause back or neck pain.

To some, a bed is just a place for them to sleep on. For me, the bed was a gift from my grandfather who is no longer with me now therefore nothing can replace it. It reminds me of my grandfather and the things he has taught me.

Humans rely on their beds for many and various things. Some may use it for just sleeping while others use it for more than just that. Therefore the deisgn of it is important to suit the needs of everyone. For me, it was utilised as many other furnitures in my home. Also, since the time i got my bed i didn't physically grow much therefore its still big enough for me.

To end it off, a bed is a place of comfort where you get to be yourself and let go of your worries before sinking into a deep slumber.

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Definition of a bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests,or stays when not well.(http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

i got this bed about 3 years ago when I just moved in to my new home. I used to sleep on a Double Decker bed before I moved. The reason why I chose this bed is because during the weekends, my grandmother would always come over to my house and stay overnight. So in the past, I used to let my grandmother sleep on my bed while I sleep on a mattress. But now with this new bed, we are both able to sleep on a levelled bed instead of on the floor as the bed below my bed can be pulled out and levelled to the same height as my bed. I have used my bed for other things besides sleeping such as watching my videos or even practicing some card tricks on it. This is because the bed is comfy and comfortable to sit on compared to a chair.

The bed had made a lot of difference in my life. One example is card tricks. I love magic so I would always practice those unfamiliar cards tricks on the bed first as if the cards fall, it is much easier for me to pick them up compared to the floor which I can spend twice the time picking the cards up compared to the bed.

If I lost my bed or did not eve have it, I would be very disappointed as sleep is one the most important thing in life. We spend one third of our lives sleeping and so, we need to have a comfortable place to sleep on which for me is my bed. If I were to replace my bed with something else, that would either be a comfy sofa or just another softer bed.

As a designer, I feel that the bed isn’t just a furniture that only allows you to sleep but a furniture which can help you feel relaxed and generate new ideas. I feel that design is something that you plan or produce to fit the needs and requirements of the people, to as how it function and how it looks. I believe that each design as its designated purpose as how it should function and how it should visually attract the person. Thus, the bed to me is a piece of furniture which also me to relax after a long day of school and even a place for me to practice my interests.

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Definition of Bed: It is a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well, typically a framework with a mattress.

My mom bought this bed around 3 years back, when we just moved into our then rental house, from a furniture shop near where we used to stay, on promotion.

My bed is where I sleep, workout, read and daydream. It is also the place where I spent the longest and closest time with my mom. Thus, not only does it help to restore my energy, it also help me to stay connected to my mom.

When I am feeling upset, angry or disappointed, my bed is where I cry, sleep, and forget. There was once I failed one of my test paper badly, and I was so upset and disappointed that I didn’t want to speak to anyone. The first thing I did was lied down on my bed and cover my face with my blanket and hours later when I woke up from my sleep, I felt refreshed and ready to try again. Therefore, bed has always been very important to me.

The only time I could be separated my bed for the longest time ever is properly during camp and on the plane. Not having my bed will affect my quality of sleep badly, resulting in an easily angry me. I don’t always sleep early, but not being able to be in my bed before twelve AM irritates and frustrates me. Thus, I could never live a happy life without a bed.

The only place I would sleep, other than my bed, is my sofa. Although, it is not long enough for my leg to lie flat, it is still my favorite place to sleep. Sofa is where I will usually take a nap, or sleep when I feel sticky after my sweat evaporated, but too lazy and tired to bathe.

As a human being, we sleep lying down flat, and that is how our beds are designed. Design plays an important role in our live as it is everywhere. A good design can be very useful while a bad design can cause dangers and injuries. For me, a bed means more than just a place where I sleep and rest. It is also where I reflect about myself and forget the unhappy incidents happened during the day. It is also my closest “friend” who went through ups and downs with me and had seen my ugliest side. Thus, this designed object, that people called bed, is something I believe nobody could live without.

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Definition of a bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

I came to possess this bed when I moved into my new house 6 years ago. I used to sleep only on a mattress before I shift house. As the new room is smaller and I share the room with my sister, our father decided to customise bedframes which has compartments underneath for us to store our things so that we can have more space in our room.

This bed has accompanied me throughout the major exams – PSLE and ‘O’ levels I had in my life. I’m glad to have my bed during those times as it allows me to study, memorise my social studies notes comfortably and also get some sleep before I go for the exams. My bed is the most comfortable place to me. It allows me to rest and get recharged for the next day.

I use it to replenish my sleep, sometimes as a study ‘table’ to do homework, sometimes as a chair when I’m having my meals and also to watch dramas and play with my phone. If I don’t have the bed or lost it, my life wouldn’t be complete and I would not be able to rest well as I would have to sleep on the cold, hard floor and would wake up with backaches and stiff neck.

Nothing can replace my bed; my bed plays a really important role in my life. I can’t imagine my life without a bed. I appreciate my bed a lot because it allows me to relieve stress and do almost everything – eat, sleep, play comfortably there.

The design of my bed taught me that there are no limitations on what human beings can do unless you set it for yourself. It also taught me that we have to consider a lot of factors like the utility of space and needs of users when designing anything. My bed design provides me with comfort and makes it convenient for me as I can store my things in the compartments under my bed so I can have more space in the room.

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Bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well.

Source:http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed

When I moved in 2015 to my current home, I was given the choice of designing my own bed. Being the lazy person that I am, I decided to “design” it to fit my everyday needs. I took many inspirations from the internet and decided on a tatami style bed, merged with my table. As you can see from the picture, the sides of the bed provide space for me to put things on it. This doesn’t overcrowd my table, even though it stays messy still. Having a bed with this design also allows me to grab things easily from my table without getting off my bed. The drawers right in front of the bed allows me to hide snacks from my parents which is a win for me because I’m not allowed to eat snacks in my room. :9 On top of the bedhead on the wall, I decided to put a scarf which had pockets. This gave me a makeshift storage pocket, where I usually keep possessions important to me, such as a small trinket that my grandmother gave me.

I used to sleep on mattresses, and they were usually hard and uncomfortable. I had trouble sleeping on them and this caused me to slowly rack up my sleep debt. With my new home, I got a brand new, soft bed. It felt like I was lying on clouds and after an exhausting day, which is every day, I tend to immediately fall asleep when my head hits the pillow. I also tend to do listen to music or watch movies on my bed, and it feels like the best thing ever. It feels like an actual heaven, as I am able to forget all about my responsibilities and my worries.

If I didn’t have a bed in my life (I doubt that I would ever lose something this big??), I would’ve missed out on the pleasures of sleeping. I would have technically lost my will to live. If I didn’t have a bed at home, I wouldn’t have anything to look forward to after a draining day at school. Therefore, I would say that my bed is my life, and without a bed, my life would be thrice as boring.

What could replace my bed should be something soft, and cooling, as Singapore is so hot. A great replacement would be the couch, as it is in a place of convenience, the living room. Furthermore, it is right in front of the TV! However, it is still truly unable to replace an item such as a bed, as in its true essence, the bed exists solely to provide comfort and relaxation for its owner. I appreciate that my bed is always there for me, day after day.

My bed’s design managed to teach me that as a human being, we all have our own expectations of a bed, and we usually do not accept the hard ground, or anything uncomfortable in general as a bed. We have become reliant on beds, both physically and mentally, so much that we can’t imagine the world without them. A bed's design should be able to suit a person’s needs, and their personal aesthetic tastes. My bed means the world to me, and I’m pretty sure I’d go bonkers if it wasn’t for it.

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Mattress: A fabric case filled with soft, firm, or springy material, used for sleeping on. Dictionary.com

The mattress I slept for years was given to me by my Aunt. It was bought from  a furniture shop for herself & as time progresses,
she bought a new Queen-sized Bed for herself & gave the mattress. My room is a place for me to rest & keep my hobbies & interests in.

The mattress also reflects on where I can relax, enjoy my rest, lying down & sometime makes me feel more comfortable, relieved & neglect all the assignments I have along with the submission datelines.
Having a comfortable mattress can sometimes be really important & good, for example ; after moving to a new house, a bed would normally take up a lot more effort to assemble, while mattress can just be unfold to rest on along with a pillow & bolster.

The design of my mattress made me think that humans have many limitations before consciousness and the thought of imagination.
It's a place where I can dream & imagine about ideas, no matter how small or big. In our lives, Design plays a very big & important role as well, reasonably, with design, we are designing ourselves & influencing how others view on us. We all have desires that require fulfillment and that's where design comes into play.

Lastly, the mattress is the only place that provides me the best comfort I can find in my life, for me to dream & reflect the day without any disturbances.

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Definition of bed: “A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.”

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The first ever bed I’ve gotten was when I was primary 6 after I shifted my house. It has a square-rectangular kind of bed frame and it’s in black colour. Initially my frame was made of metal but it changed to the currently one. I personally preferred the metal one because the design of the bed frame was unique.

My bed is basically a furniture for me to sleep in and a place where can I hide my emotions. It helps me to relax myself, and charge my energy. But most of the time I would be on my bed and just procrastinate. Most importantly, my bed is a storage for all my clothes and materials. I throw all my clothing on my bed after trying it out and my materials that occupied my table. As my table is directly beside my bed hence it’s very convenient for me to just dump everything on my bed and move them back onto the table when I need to sleep. Or maybe not.

I feel like having a bed or just a mattress itself is already good enough. Every time after a long tiring hours outside and you just want to lie down and charge your body energy, and have a good rest. So basically, bed isn’t just a bed but it’s like a charger that chargers our body otherwise we will be like a zombie everyday due to sleep deprived thus it doesn’t matter if it’s a proper bed or just the mattress itself.

I would replace the floor with my bed as most of the time after CCA or school, I will just lie on the floor and sleep so that I won’t dirty my bed. I like hard mattress than the soft kind one because the softer kind aches my neck and back and the floor is really hard and cooling for me to sleep.

I would appreciate the mattress colour even though it’s very cartoonish. I guess I would be happier if my bedsheet is in solid colour instead of cartoon. I always get the cartoon ones because my mom finds it cute to have cartoon bedsheet. So even her bedsheet is also cartoon.

As a designer, I feel that we must understand about the traditions and the trendy type of beds. As not everyone will love the newest promoted bed, and at the same time, most of the teenagers wouldn’t like the traditional wooden bed and they might find it outdated. So, it’s very important for us to understand and know more about beds and the materials they used. And, it helps me to understand why some beds are designed in a circular shape, some are even double decker and some are portable beds where u can just fold and unfold it anytime, which are all mostly related to the space of the place.

As a designer, I feel like I should understand the bed isn’t just a furniture itself but a comfortable object that makes us relax and reflect ourselves and even letting our emotions out.

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[A] Definition of bed: a piece of furniture on or in which to lie or sleep in.

Reference: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed

[C] My bed.

My mother wanted a bed-bug free bed so she came across this bed which is not only super comfortable but also aesthetically pleasing and bed-bug free! This bed has been with me since the day I moved into this home which was 5 years ago.

It helps me by giving me the rest that I need after a long day of school but even if I am not tired, I would just go to my bed just to rest my eyes for about 5 minutes or so. As I keep a journal, it’s a place where I write on my journal every night before I go to sleep, it calms me down and relaxes my mind so that my thoughts could go through clearly before I write my journal. After writing on it, I’ll use my phone like any other teenagers would and lay on my bed till I eventually fall asleep which would take about 2-3 hours.

I’m a heavy sleeper and as my bed is super comfortable, I’ll always go to sleep happily which will somehow lead me to have happy dreams and there was one dream that helped me during one of my difficult periods in life, it was a dream that made me realized that even if people closest to me do not support my dream of becoming a designer or national basketball player, I could still do it if I am passionate and happy with what I’m doing.

If I did not have my bed, I would have nowhere to put my multiple soft toys and I wouldn’t be able to sleep so comfortably and warmly every night or day. My naps would not be so long too, if my naps weren’t so long I would have more time to be productive.

To be very honest, my floor could replace it as I always fall asleep on my floor as it is cooling and smooth and if I’m very tired I would just lay on my floor and fall asleep. However, I have an inclined sofa that I also always fall asleep on but I still prefer my floor. There are many things I appreciate about my bed such as the comfort it gives me, the warmth it provides and the many happy dreams I had there.

It allows me to understand that the common bed king, queen, single bed sizes does not fit all human sizes. The taller you are, the longer bed you must get so that your feet do not stick out of your bed. The design of a bed is important as its where people end most of their night to start afresh the next morning. Design is everywhere around us, buildings, furniture, household items, house, vehicles, books etc. All these things start from ideation which then processed and designed to make it into reality. A bed to me is like a home within a home, I always wondered what it is like to lay on a cloud but I guess a bed is good enough for me.

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Bed is a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/bed

My bed is very comfy and when I lay down on it, it feels like I am sleeping on clouds. I feel relaxed whenever I rest or do work on my bed, and I like to have a lot of pillows and bears surrounding me as I feel more secure which allows me to sleep soundly at night.

My bed has many uses. I used it to sleep, browse social media, eat, and even meditate on. It is a great place for me to reflect on myself as well as daydreaming. There is nothing better than snuggling up in my bed and watching drama on my laptop. Bed is no longer just for sleeping, it has become spaces for me to do most of the things, so I spent most of my time at home on my bed.

If I didn't have my bed, or lost it, I'll be very frustrating as I have no place to rest on when I'm tired, and I'll have no comfortable space to do my leisure activities as well as sleep. My bed is very precious to me as I am at ease whenever I lay on my bed, thus there is nothing that can replace it.

The design of bed consist of a soft mattress on a bed frame, with the mattress resting on a solid base. It enables me to feel cozy and restful when I rest on it which helps to take a break from all the troubles I have by just lying on it. It reminds me that every little or simple thing has an impact in my life so I should not take things for granted.  Therefore it is crucial for me to have a bed, something I could not live without, even though it is something most of the people has.

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Bed - A piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well.

(http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

My bed was bought by my parents upon shifting into a new house two years back. It was picked out by me as it has storage compartments underneath which I personally love as I have a lot of toy cars which requires storage and the colour of the bed frame with its dark wood matches with the rest of my furniture in my room giving it a modern and sassy feel.

My bed is one of my favourite furniture in my house as I spent the most time on my bed. To me the bed is very important in one’s life as a bed is where you can rest and find comfort and security in and it is like your owned personal space making you have a sense of belonging. Apart from sleeping on it my bed is also an extension of my study table as sometimes my desk could be filled with many things I would put some of the items like papers and folders on my bed to arrange and sort items out.

Every night before I would sleep, I would lie on my bed and reflect on the day and the events that happen on that day and reflect upon my actions, Sometimes I even make huge decisions upon reflecting.

I would be extremely upset if I were to lose it, As I would look forward every day to rest on my bed and close my eyes and snuggle up in my cold fuzzy blanket after a long and tiring day, It is the best feeling able to snuggle up in the cold and smooth bed and to take away something that I look forward to see every day will be taking away big part of me and I would actually loose the motivation to finish the day so that I could rest on my bed.

Nothing could replace my bed at this point of my life, It is all I ever need from a bed as it is in a correct size for my room and perfect for my body. Having a bed is a luxury, As many people in the world aren’t so fortunate to be able to sleep on a bed after a long and tiring day and I really appreciate the fact that I have my very own bed.

The design of my bed has taught me that there are limitations in this world as my bed is a single size bed and it isn’t very wide or long but it sufficient for me in this point of life but as times goes on I would have to buy a bigger bed to fit in as I would naturally grow bigger and taller and it is like life, As my life goes on I would eventually have to break these limitations in my life I would have to come out of my comfort zone. Therefore the bed to me is more than just a bed.

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Bed is a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.

The bed below isn't the bed i slept since birth since my own bed is in Malaysia, but to me bed serves an important and essential role in my life. It is where I regained my energy, a place where i feel most comfortable and a place which I start and end a day. Other than this reasons, bed provides me a place to lay on things, which actually 'forced' me to clean up a mess since i would need to clean it up in order for me to sleep comfortably. If I did not have a bed, I would definitely feel out of place and feel like I have lost a important part of my life. This is because bed provides me the best comfort among all the things I have in my life. However, I feel that the thing that can replace my bed is a sofa, I appreciate it a lot like my bed do since I  also feel comfortable while sitting, resting or even sleeping on it. Unlike bed, sofa brought the relationship of us with our family closer unknowingly. A sofa is where most of the family discussions started at. The design of my bed allows me to come to know that human's creativity is immense, however the mattress of the bed is the most important feature of the bed rather than the bed frame itself, as the mattress is the key reason why we are able to achieve comfort from a bed. To me, the role of design of our life is to improve and bring more benefits to human life.
In conclusion, my bed is an important and essential thing that I can never take it for granted in life. It helps me to live in comfort and reminds me that we should be grateful of every little things we have in life since not everyone in the world is as fortunate as I do to sleep on a bed everyday.

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Definition of bed - A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

This is the bed i share with my sister, our bed is a queen and single size bed placing side by side on a platform. There is storage in the platform which allow me and sister to keep all our unwanted things inside which make our room look much neater and cleaner.

As me and my sister are all busy with our studies and hardly interact with each other during the day. But we sharing the same bed it created an opportunity for us to engage in a heart to heart conversation almost every night before we sleep. Before we sleep we will lie down and talk about about our day and problems. My sister will always give me the best advise which never failed to lighten the burden of mine and allow me to sleep even better.

My bed is also somewhere i feel most comfortable and relax, i always watch my movie and drama or even just rolling around on my bed,and i loved it. My bed is not just a place for me to sleep, it is also place where time was given to me to think and reflect on the day. It is also a place where i imagine things that is almost impossible and allow my creativity and ideas to flow freely. My favorite memories of my bed is when my cousins came over for a sleepover and we had pillow fight, and all 5 squeeze and sleep together on my bed.

The main design idea of a bed is to allow one to sleep comfortably and relax their mind. Not only this the design of the bed has taught me that every tiny pieces that put the bed together matters. If there is missing a spring in the bed it might cause discomfort to people, therefore, all the parts and even the tiniest parts can affect one's design product. The ergonomics is also very important when it come to designing bed and it will ensure that the bed will be pleasant for user.  Design is all around us in our daily life and it make our life even more interesting each day.

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Definition of bed--- a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed

The bed shown in the picture is the one I have been with since birth. It can also be known to be antique as the bed continues to stay on with me even though I migrated to Singapore for studies.

To me, my bed is not just a furniture to sleep in, it is also my companion and best friend. Although after lying down on it after a tiring day, I would instantly feel refreshed and be able to concentrate on the things I am about to do.  I know that whenever I felt alone or have nobody to rely on, I could depend on it always being my side and never leaving me. When I am met with obstacles in life, I would just lie down on it with my cat, Venus, and just reflect on whatever the problem was. Most of the time, after pondering for a few minutes, solutions would come flowing into my head. There was a time when I had a big argument with my mom and I was just crying my heart out on my bed when she suddenly entered the room and sat down beside me. That was when she said with teary eyes, that instance reminded her of me when I was an infant still rolling down on the very same bed which made her felt remorseful for getting into a big fight without valid reason. Losing this bed would actually be a great impact to me as it serves as a memory to me since young. All the ups and downs were with this bed and this bed alone. If I had a different bed, maybe I would not be what I am today. The other beds would not have bring me such innovation in life.

There isn't really much that could replace my bed, but if there is one thing it would be my cat. His body is just as soft due to its fatness and I could literally fall asleep while hugging him and putting my head on his tummy. The design must be in consideration to be able to fit the posture of the buyer to provide maximum satisfaction. Being able to create such standard to meet a person’s criteria certainly taught me on how to be creative to be able to have different innovations and ideas in life.   In conclusion, I really have like 2 beds, my cat and my official one!

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A)     Definition of Bed (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

-        a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well

-         the mattress and bedclothes together with the bedstead of a bed

C) This bed was my birthday present from my parent. I always have a goal which is designing my own room since young and I had achieved it 6 years ago when my parent allows me to design my own room when we just moved into a new house.

Bed had really helped me a lot in my life. Bed is a place where most people including myself that start and end their day. For me, I spend almost one whole day on my bed. As there is a table near my bed, I will just do my work or use my laptop on the table while sitting on my bed. Bed is also a place that allow communication to go on. Although I share the room with my cousin but most of the time I will only saw her at night so before sleep we will always share stories about our daily life and bed will become a place that we can strengthen our relationship. Last but not least, bed is a place that allow us to rest and sleep. Sleep is a part of life that cannot be ignored, it not only allows you to have a comfortable sleep, but also good for our own body.

‘What could replace the bed?’ In my own opinion bed can never be replace by anything. If one day the bed is missing or getting replace by something else I will feel that some part of me has missing as it is like one of the most important things to me and as I had sleep on a bed for so many year I always feel that I had some kind of attachment towards it. I will also feel powerless and tired for whole day as bed is a place that I recharged my energy.

The design of the bed had taught me that it is a place where human feel comfortable and it is also especially needed for human to rest both mental and physically before we had reach our limitation. Design means a lot in our life, it is basically all around us no matter the location or timing. Without design, our life will not be full of colours and will be boring. Lastly, the bed is a place that can release my emotion and stress and hence it cannot be replaced by anything.

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Bed: A bed is a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress and coverings.

When I was in Secondary One, I shared a bed with my father because I don’t have my own room. A few weeks later, someone moved back to his house after he quitted and the room became empty. I decided to use that room as it belongs to mine. One day, I created my own room to have study desk, wardrobe and bed. My father decided to buy a new bed for me as the old bed was thrown away. Finally, I sleep on my bed peacefully. The bed was bought from furniture store which near to my house.

The bed is comfortable and soft as silk where I sleep. It is important to me. I do my bed whatever i like. Most of the time, I do my homework and rest on the bed repeatedly. Why am I saying that? It is because the bed affects my health and sleep very well. It also helps to relieve stress and bring me comfort while lying on the bed. I am not surprising that the bed serves a few functions. Using my phone and lying on my bed makes me relaxation. Sleeping on my own bed helps to gain more energy before ready to school or work on next day. Sometimes I love to roll over my bed as I feel very exhausted after a long day.

If I did not have my bed for one day, I would miss and I could not live without it. I would feel very weird, empty and hurtful when there was no bed. I did not know what my life is without having bed. Otherwise, I would be sleeping on the floor as it makes me hard and uncomfortable. I could not sleep at night. The bed would be missed by me because it takes care of my health, sleep better and giving me comfort.

During school life, I have tons of homework which is assignment that I have no place. I decided to put them on my bed which gives me extra space. Because of my study desk, it is long narrow which stands beside the sliding windows and occupied with many things. This makes me more stressed that I do homework while I have no space to put everywhere.

Design plays an important part in our lives. It should be a personal for every individual where they can create their own room or house as their wishes. People’s interest in having a nice and attractive design for private and public buildings is increasing. It can also play roles in everyday’s life.

To me, the bed is a place where I can find peace of mind and relax. It is a place where I can get a good sleep after a very long day.

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Definition of a Bed: A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. (Oxford Dictionary)

I came to possess my current bed ever since moving into my family’s old flat. It has now been with me for a few years. I sleep on the upper deck of a double-decker bed.

Well, it being a bed, it is essentially what I sleep on every night, maybe almost every night. However, I have come to realise that I also use my bed for many other different purposes such as reading, which I used to do often when I was still in Primary and Secondary School, browsing through the net and Social Media on my phone as well as to binge-watch multiple movies in a row. It is the place where I get my rest before the start of the next day.

There was this once during the O Level period when I was extremely sleep deprived due to staying up every night to burn the midnight oil and get terms memorised before the major exam the next day. It even got to a point where I did not have any sleep at all for at least 48 hours straight. But, on the afternoon I was done with my exams, I went home straight away just to sleep for 15 hours without being interrupted. It felt as if I was liberated.

If I didn’t have my bed now, I would probably be sleeping on the couch in the living room as it’s big enough and I don’t exactly mind where I sleep, as long as I get a good rest.

As mentioned, the couch in my living room would be able to replace it. It may be slightly smaller than my bed and slightly less comfortable than my original bed, but it will still replace my current bed just fine.

The bed has definitely taught me that human beings need sufficient rest after every day of their lives. Based on my own past experiences, being sleep deprived is a horrible feeling and I’d never want to experience it again. Design basically supports and allows human life to continue on smoothly and comfortably, without design, humans would just be carrying out activities in much more difficult ways or the world around us would not be as aesthetically appealing. Lastly, the bed to me means a lot to me as I spend a lot of time on it, well mostly sleeping, but it gives me the comfort I need every night in order to get a good rest and prepare myself physically and mentally for tomorrow.

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According to Collins dictionary, bed is a piece of furniture that you lie on when you sleep.

My bed was bought by my mother. I am not sure when she bought it. But it has been with me for at least a few years.

Bed is important to me as it brings me comfort and relaxation, especially when I lie in my bed after a whole day work. Bed is my favourite place to stay with when I am at home. I spend most of my time on bed and I did many things on bed, like using phone, reading and more. Lying in bed at night is my favourite moment of the day. I am a ‘night owl’, it is only during the night when I lie in bed, I will have a clearer mind. I am left to my own thoughts and no one will interrupt me. Although negative emotions might appear in sometimes, but this really gives me a chance to reflect on everything, whether good or bad.

If I lost it or did not have it, I will probably feel upset and very uncomfortable. Bed plays an important role in my life. It will affect my life badly if i did not have a bed.

I am very satisfied with the design of my bed. It provides a large place for me. Also, I think the design of the headboard is great. It has a unique pattern. And, I would not feel painful if I hit my head on it as it is make in soft material. All these designs have taught me to be more thoughtful of the functions and appearance of bed.

As a designer, we should be more thoughtful and try to solve users’ needs. Also, we should also try to maintain a good appearance of the product. When something is functional and beautiful, it will earn a place in our lives.

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Definition of bed:  a piece of furniture on or in which to lie and sleep.
Reference: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed

My bed is like a best friend to me, always there when I needed some comfort. At times when I wasn’t feeling too good, I would hide under my blanket on my bed and self-reflect on what has happened, which always makes me feel a whole lot better. My bed also serves as a mini wardrobe for me as I would throw my clothes on my bed while I choose my outfit for the day, as you know, typical girl thing. Also, during the ‘O’ levels period, my bed was the most comfortable place for me to revise my work and motivates me to continue studying hard.

I feel like if I didn’t have my bed, I would be finding comfort outside of home, doing wrong, rebellious things that may worry my family. Also, if I didn’t have my bed with me, my room would be a mess as I would be throwing my clothes all over my room, causing a huge mess in my room, which causes trouble for myself especially when I try to pack my room one day. There is nothing that can replace my bed – the amount of comfort and uses that one thing can provide. I would never want to lose my bed as it would be like losing a best friend.

The design of the bed taught me how comfort is important when it comes to designing a piece of furniture for resting. It is also important to design something so that it is safe for all to use. The shape, structure, size and comfort, all depends on the customer’s preference.
My bed is my very own comfort spot at home, where I do everything at and also where I find comfort at when home.

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Definition of bed: a piece of furniture on or in which to lie and sleep (Marriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed)

The bed I currently possess now was purchased by my parents a few years back. Since my sister and I had shared a room, my parents have decided to obtain a bunk bed to save what little space we had left in our room. Additionally, it seemed like a marvelous idea, because it was trendy at that time to hang fairy lights around our bed to make our comfort zone magical.

My bed has played a major role in my life. It is my sweet haven, a place that I would love to retreat to after a long day and a spot that I wouldn’t want to leave after waking up, Hiding under the soft duvet in my bed makes me feel safe from my nightmares. Moreover, it is my go to spot when I feel extremely upset and needed a place to plop down on as a mean of catharsis.

An incident that my bed has made a difference to my life was when I had to sleep in my parents’ bedroom when I was young. Having to sleep on the mattress was a terrible experience for me as I would unknowingly wake up to find myself under my parents’ bed. Furthermore, the thin mattress had caused me stiff necks which was a major discomfort.

Hypothetically speaking, if I did not have my bed, I would feel that I did not have my own personal space. Having my own personal space is important because I need a place of sanctuary to take my mind off everything and have a good sleep. Without it, I believe that I would feel frustrated and grumpy all the time.

I cherish my bed a lot as I have added my own personal touches to it. This is cited by adding soft toys on my bed that were gifted from my family and friends. This means a lot to me and nothing could replace my bed as it is a sacred place full of memories.

The design of my bed tells me that there is no limitation on what a human being could do unless you create your own personal restraints. This is because I feel that my bed design was a little more special, particularly since I have a curved staircase leading up to my bed contrary to the flat, straight ones. The designer that had created my bed had thought out of the box, and certainly inspired me that I can always push out of my own imaginary boundary. Design in our lives is all around us, and this particular one is, literally, my pillar of support.

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Bed

a :  a piece of furniture on or in which to lie and sleep. Merriam Webster, 2017
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed

Most of the things I’ve gotten is from my brother. The bed is no exception. I was in Secondary school when i got the bed, I didn’t not have what some people have, creative imaginations and adventures but that doesn’t mean I did not do it. My bed is the source of my imagination and house of my adventures. I consider my bed as a safe place where I believe no one is able to hurt me if I were to stay there. I cry myself to sleep countless nights, the bed just soaking up the tears. My bed is not just a place I would sleep.

The bed allows myself to sit down and think a lot of matters and events, it helped me to calm down and think rationally when I was about to lose my friend over a petty fight(I didn’t start it, but I blew it bigger) but the bed calms my anger and unknowingly it made me think : why would I lose a friend over such things”.

If I were to ever lose it, well I wont be happy but as well as not upset. However if it really happened, I guess I would feel empty as if my memories left me or I felt the loss of belonging and safety. I don’t really think anything could replace it, perhaps a slightly bigger bed with less creaking sound(my brother is fat) so I can roll around comfortably.

Its design teaches us about how much we can rely on ourselves and others. The bed acts as a support to our daily lives, a closure to the world, a route to imaginations and creativity dreams, a place where you would have a nightmare. It means a lot to me. I practically hibernate in there because everything around my bed acts as a knight (my posters and soft toys) and my bed as a prince who saves me from reality(weird, I know).

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Bed: A piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, or rests, or stays, when not well. Dictionary.com

I got my bed recently, as I just renovated my room in January.

My bed is a place where I sleep and rest, spending almost or less than one quarter of my day at. It is where I start and end my day at, and also where I seek comfort and warmth. Humans need at least 8 hours of sleep everyday, and my bed provides a quiet and personal private space for me to rest on. As my bed is my very own personal space, I take good care of it. I dare not sit on my bed when dirty and do not let others sit on my bed as well. I only ‘permit’ them to sit or lie on my bed when they are fully cleaned or have bathed.

Although I just recently got my bed, it already has a sense of familiarity to me and I cant seem to sleep on other beds, other than my own. Without it, I don’t think I can sleep comfortably or safely. When I am on my bed, I feel as though I am protected, and that nothing can harm me.

Another that could replace it is my parents’ warmth. Being in their embrace makes me feel safe and secure, like my bed. As long I have them around, or with me, I will be able to sleep soundly. I appreciate everything that my parents has done for me, always trying their best to protect me, feed me and giving me the best that they could.

My bed is a sign that we as humans, sometimes need to pause for awhile and rest our bodies, especially after a long day of work. Design is continuously improving to suit our needs and convenience. Everything around us is a form of design and its is something we can never do without. My bed is my private place and a to-go to for comfort anytime, anyday. I doubt I could ever do without it.

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Bed: a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. Oxford Dictionary, 2017.

I came to possess my bed several years back, when my parents decided that it was time for me to settle at the end of a long day, into a proper bed; instead of a mattress on the floor, a circumstance which I had grown up with.

When I was younger, going to sleep was nothing but another part of my everyday routine. I’d never thought much of it, and probably viewed it with equal enthusiasm as I did being active during the day. However, over the years, I have, unwittingly, become increasingly inclined to anticipate tucking myself in for the night. I now find that it is in my bed that my mind functions at its optimum, be it for better, or for worse. Some nights, I seek the endless thoughts that would fill my mind as I explore ideas and concepts that both my imagination, and encounters throughout my day incur. Other nights, I dread this very occurrence, for the rough day I have had has worn me out, and left me wanting nothing more but to get rest some for the night.

If I didn’t have my bed, I would probably settle for the next best option of the living room sofa. I feel that the sofa would serve as a decent replacement for my bed; a reasonable place to disengage from the world, in terms of providing sufficient comfort, as well as a sense of security. However, nothing beats the cosiness of one’s bed, and I would most certainly empty without having my own designated space to recharge.

The design of my bed has taught me that it is crucial to consider the utility of a space, seeking to provide facility to maximise satisfaction; to cater to the needs of the user. In this case, ensuring that they have the best circumstances possible for a good night’s rest. This includes accounting for having adequate space and quality for one to spend prolonged periods of time on the bed, comfortably and securely. This is done to accommodate not only the vulnerable state a human being is in while unconscious, but also their overall well-being. Ultimately, I’m wholeheartedly grateful for my bed, with its simple yet efficient design, for acting as medium to both explore ideas, as well as unwind from activity.

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According to Oxford Dictionary, definition of bed is a piece of furniture for sleeping on(http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bed_1?q=bed)

My bed was already in my house since the day I moved in. It has been with me for 4 years and I really do not know how hard it would be if I do not have it. The bed is the place where I relax and have a good sleep to prepare for a new day.

As I live far away from my family, my bed is like my best friend who would bring me comfort when I am sick or tired, hug me when I cry because of homesick.

More over my bed is the place where I compose songs. I like sitting one my bed and play guitar because it is very comfortable. Personally I feel like I have a lot of emotions while lying or sitting on my bed because when I am relaxed my memory will take place in my mind so that I can write my lyrics.

My bed provides me good sleeps so that I can wake up on time for O levels examination. During that period, I had to stay up late to study so a good sleep was necessary. If I did not have it I think I might be late for school or even examinations. I can replace it with any bed which is bigger and more comfortable but I really do not want to because it was with me through hard time.

Sleeping is essential for us as human being, that is why the design of the bed is extremely important. People work more effectively when they have quality sleep. Through that we can see that design plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Design appears in every item that we use. Good designs make our life comfortable and convenient. If my bed was not well designed, the bed’s stands are not balanced or it produces a lot of noise every time I turn my body then I would not rest well and cannot study well. Hence design is very important to all of us.

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Bed:"a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests,or stays when not well." Source- dictionary.com

The bed was brought by my dad a few years back.The old mattress was replaced with this as it was gave me nose problems every morning.The bed frame was passed down by my dad when he used it when he was around my current age.The bed also includes a comforter underneath as the name suggests,it making the bed more comfortable to lie on.

To many, one might consider a bed as a place for you to rest on.But to some, a bed represents a sense of security and comfort to an individual.Its a place for you to have a 'self-reflection' on yourself.For myself,my favourite memories of the bed is when me and my friends have late night skype sessions.During my secondary school days,for those topics that require minimal memorization,I would just relax on the bed and memorize it.

The bed has this unexplained phenomenon which allows to give an individual a sense of comfort which sometimes can be hard to manipulate by humans,as it takes skills or either a kind of technique to comfort the person if he/she is not in the right mood. It varies for different people,but the bed is able to do that.

The design of a bed is usually kept simple as it main purpose is to allow one to sleep comfortably.The design of the bed has also taught me that details and precision is important.For example,the board beneath the mattress must be strong enough to withstand the mattress weight and the user's weight the overall integrity of the bed must be strong.This are design considerations that designers have to go through when design anything.Design Is Everywhere

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Bed: a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on.
Source: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

The bed shown in the picture was bought on impulse from IKEA. My mom and I were just casually strolling when I jokingly told her I wanted a new bed. We ended up going home, waiting for the delivery of my new bed.

My bed definitely served its purpose of making me feel well rested every night. I would look forward to sinking down on the soft mattress of my bed, and drifting off to dreamland. It was also a place where late night talks happened with my close friends, holding many of my secrets. Sometimes, when my table gets too cramped with items, I would just shift it to my bed and leave it there. I definitely remember the time where I decided to open up to one of my friend, spilling all of my secrets and troubles. I sat on my bed with my head leaning against the headrest, and having a conversation which lasted until the crack of dawn.

If I didn’t have my bed, I would definitely feel restless every single day as I have troubles falling asleep in any other places, other than my own bed. I would also feel as though there is something amiss in my life, as I spend a lot of time on my bed. I appreciate my bed as it poses as a haven, a place where I can have a getaway from the things I go through everyday.

The design of a bed have taught me that there are many limitations as a human being as a bed can do things that we can’t. We might not be able to rely on ourselves in times of hardships, so we seek for our bed for support. The design has to provide a purpose in a person’s life and act as a companion rather than just a meaningless object. The design does not solely have to be a place for sleeping but to meet the needs of the individual who is using the bed. Lastly, this object is not just any other object to me. It is an object where I seek comfort for my emotional and physical needs and having it fulfilled to the fullest.

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Definition of Bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well. - Dictionary.com

My bed was given by my parents when I was young. I did not used the bed much as I was not used to it. Soon as I grew up, I started using it with my sister. We share the bed together. We came to terms not to cross each other side of the bed.

For me, my bed is a place where I usually read books or manga from my phone, sleeping, comfort when I was feeling down and a place where my sister and I had late night talks. I felt that my bed had created strong bond with my sister as we talked to each other every night. My bed also comforts me when I feel down as it represent a hug that I can feel safe from anything around me.

If I do not have a bed, I would probably be sitting at a corner covering myself up to sleep. I will feel lost because I have nothing to rely on. There is nothing that can replace the comfort of my bed because it holds many memories.

The design of a bed is simply a place where human can rest through mentally and physically. It relieves the stress by sleeping on the bed comfortably. The role of design is never ending. Design can never be done because there are so many to create. The design of the bed is where we can put our trust and feel protected. It is also a place where we can dream and create ideas through our imaginative mind.

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Bed: A piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well. – Dictionary.com

When I moved to my new house, the bed is already in my room. If I am sad, I’ll lie in my bed and try to recover myself. When I was tried and I will sleep on it.As I’m a lazy person so that whenever I’m free I will stay at my bed and use my hand phone to watch dramas or read novels.

I never think about if I didn’t have my bed. I think bed is very important to everyone. That is a place that make you feel safe and relax. If I didn’t have my bed I probably couldn’t have a good rest every day.

I think I really appreciate my bed that provide me a place to sleep.

The design of my bunk bed is quite good as it is very stable for me to climb to the upper berth. The role of design in our lives is to help us to have a comfortable and convenient environment to stay.

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Bed -  a piece of furniture on or in which to lie and sleep- Merriam Webster

(https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed)

My mattress was passed down to me from my brother. The story behind this was that at the time I felt that it was super soft and comfortable and I insisted that I get it when we shifted to a new house. Both the bed base and the headboard were made in my mother’s factory.

If one day I were to lose my bed or have my bed ‘bed-napped’, I would obviously be very upset because it is my bed, my possession and something very dear to me that provides me comfort and solace. Although if I were to truly lose my bed, I feel it would not affect me as much as I would like it to. For me, the place in which the bed is situated in is the most important. I could sleep on my couch situated in my room and still be comfortable.

I truly appreciate the fact that I have a bed as an option of where to lay my body at night and to have it all to myself which I realise is something others cannot afford. The latter, for which, I am very grateful.

What I have recently discovered about the bed is the fact that it allows us to be truly relaxed and at the utter will of gravity. It does not force us to go against the forces of gravity and be upright like a couch does, it allows us to be at the will of the forces. In addition, what I discovered about the height of the bed is very important as well. For example, having a bed at lower levels makes the bed feel very cosy and comfortable, however, it makes it very hard for us to leave the bed in the morning. Not because of the fact that it’s very cosy but the height is an inconvenience for people who are taller. Beds with an increased height have the opposite effect.

The bed is one place in which I feel like I am not able to be affected by the outside world. It is a place of comfort and solace for me after a long day. It allows us to lay our head when we’re sick or we just had a good day and felt like we needed a reward. All these things I am so grateful for, though in the simplicity of its design, it may not look like much but it bears so much more meaning.

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BED: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests,or stays when not well. ( http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed )

This bed came into my possession back when I was studying for my national exams in secondary school when I requested for a bed that came with a bedside table and at a comfortable height just so I can do my work without having to leave my room or straining my back in an uncomfortable position. Even though this bed hasn't been with me for long, it has been my safe heaven. I love reading before bed and every night I'll make a consious effort to read before I sleep because reading has brought me to places I've never been before. My bed is the only place I read at as it provides me with the comfort I need and the fact that I can fully absorbed into a book without disturbance is perfect. I remember going home on the day I received my prelim results, feeling defeated as I scored 19 points. It was so close to my actual exams, I feel like I couldn't do it. I was 16 and taking 'N' levels, I just wanted to qualify for the Polytechnic Foundation Programme. I sobbed throughout the night on my bed, knowing that I disappointed my parents when they had spend so much effort in me. On other occasions like my birthday, my friends surprised me at my house. We were on seated on my bed, talking about our future together and laughing at only jokes we will ever find funny. I've had my fair share of happiness and sadness on this bed and it's one thing that is really sentimental to me.

If I ever lose my bed, I'll feel very lost as it is equivalent to losing my safe heaven. In my bed I feel safe and protected, like nothing can ever touch me. If I'm ever scared I'll pull the blanket over my head and I'll feel that nothing can get in because I'm protected. I'll lose my perfect little corner where I unwind with a book every night and I'll be rather upset as it is the only time where I can truly be myself and let go of every single burden I've on my shoulder. My bed is my shelter on days where I can't seem to find the motivation to get myself off my bed as I'll laze in bed and without it, I'll have no where else to go to seek such shelter.

The only thing that can probably replace the bed that have so much sentimental value to me can only be my loved ones. The warmth and love I received from my loved ones when I'm away from my bed has allowed me to be motivated enough to do my best. My parents has always been my source of motivation as I hope that one day, I can repay them for whatever they have done for me. My boyfriend and friends have always showered me with love and doted me whenever they can thus meeting them gives me the same comfort my bed does.

The design of my bed has taught me a single furniture can be used in multiple ways. An example would be my bed is somewhere I sleep but it is also somewhere I do my work with the aid of the bedside table. On days I feel lazy, I can even get food down to my room and just munch on it there without dirtying my bed. It's multi function have definitely made my life much more cosy and brought along so much convenience. Design has brought usefulness in our life as we design objects to meet our needs all the time. One object maybe useless to one but it maybe useful to another.

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Definition of bed: A piece of furniture upon which a person sleeps, rest or stays when not well. [ Dictionary.com]

My bed is not just a place for me to take a nap or sleep, rather it gave me the time to think my thoughts through, sometimes when I lose my motivation or to find ideas I will lay on my bed and gave myself a space for me to find something within my head. Yes, you could say that when you go out the world and see the surrounding, you will find a lot of ideas and be more aware of what is happening and from there you will have more thoughts of things but to me personally, when I'm on my bed, I could think of anything that I can, from imagine things that far from possibilities that can happen and creativity that can impact the world yet not in existence.

Is not only a furniture that allows a person to take a nap, it is an object that allows the person to have their creativity or design and that part comes in when u make your bed how you design it example, what type of mattress that you pick can affect your body structure rest wells and how the pillow allows the person's neck comfortably touches the body of the pillow all this is deciding and imagining how it affect our body is design. It makes you understand the designing of the product and furniture how it works and affect us.

Creativity comes next when you start to decide which kind of bed sheets and how many layers of bed sheets and the colors or the design of the bed sheets/pillows that you want, all this allows you to be more creative. So, don't think lightly of your bed, it is an ART.

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Definition of bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well. (dictionary.com)

I have my own bed ever since I was young. I always take bed as granted and thought that it is common for everyone to have a bed.

I sleep on my bed whenever I’m tired. I play, read book and do my homework on my bed ever since primary school. But all along, I have neglected the importance of bed. I have never ever asked myself if I can live without a bed. Every day after I got home from school, without realizing it, I would rest my leg or my body on my bed.

Many people in this world including me, was born in bed, hospital bed. Bed is the beginning and ending of life.

‘Can I live without a bed?’ Obviously not. I wouldn’t want and can’t imagine myself sleeping on the cold hard ground after a tiring day of study. Without bed, my life will be tiring.

A home is the most comfortable place in our life, but the bed is the most comfortable place in our home. Therefore, to me, nothing could replace my bed. The importance of a bed is more than you could imagine.

I really appreciated the creation of bed. It provided me a sense of safety, comfortable and reliance. Also, bed brings us a message that no one is a robot, no matter how much work is there for you to do, you will always need to have a good rest. The design of bed tells me the role of design is to bring people comfort and convenience. Therefore, bed is very crucial component in my daily life.

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Bed: A place where one may sleep; lodging

(free dictionary, 2017)

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bed

I started living at my grandparents house as it is closer to Singapore Polytechnic. As my grandparents doted on me, they decided to buy a new frame and mattress for my comfort.

It helps me by giving me space to sit and lie down. Being the lazy me, it also naturally supports me when I’m sitting down changing and drying my hair. I also do my homework on the bed as it is spacious, allowing me to do my homework in any comfortable position.

It gave me a sense of familiarity compared to my own home, giving me a sense of security and lets me feel at home. This has made a difference as it helped me to start out poly well.

If I lost it or didn’t have it, I would lose my place to sleep, a sense of familiarity, affecting my lifestyle heavily. I also would have backaches and other body problems. Migraines will hit me due to lack of sleep, resulting in bad health as well.

My home bed can definitely replace my current bed as I am used to it. I appreciate the fact that its queen sized and its cozy as I sleep with my paternal grandma.

Its design teaches me that as humans we have to lie down to sleep and relax and that we are lazy thus using the bed for many other purposes. Design is everywhere and good design is needed for us to live a comfortable life. This design object is of importance to me as it helps me keep up a proper lifestyle, giving me freedom to do the things I want to do

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Definition of bed: Bed is something everyone used to sleep in and rest in.

I got my bed when I am in my 7 years back. To me bed is not just something we sleep or rest in. It is like a personal corner which I spend most of my time at home. It is also a place I do my own things like using phone, watch television, play games. It is also a place for me to reflect on the good and bad things that happened around me. But sometimes I felt that my bed became my enemy whenever I am busy, because it brings too much comfort to the extend that it is just like a key to release my laziness. I tend to give up on whatever I am doing to rest or even sleep whenever I am near to my bed. I can’t imagine what my life will be like without a proper bed for me to rest in.

The design of bed allowed me to understand the importance of design in our life. I felt that things like bed is actually a simple design that means a lot to everyone. Therefore, I think that a good design is not determined by the difficulties in the process of creating it but the way we make use things to make it meaningful.

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The definition of bed is: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests,or stays when not well
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed

The time when I got my own bed was when I was 6, right after I just moved from my grandmother’s house. When I was young, it was also my study table as I always uses it to do my homework, reading comic books while lying on the bed. It helps me to concentrate on doing my homework as the softness of the bed helps me to concentrate on my homeworker even more.

Today, my bed is a utility for me to play games on my laptop when my sister kicks me away from her study table, hence being forced to use my bed as a desk. When my table is too full and cluttered, it also serves as a holding station for my books and other items where I just dump everything that I don’t need onto my bed and pack them back after I’m done with my work.

Of course, the main use of my bed is for me to rest and sleep, it is the place where I use my phone in the dark right before I start to sleep to text my friends, browse through the internet and watch some videos on Youtube. It is a place where heaven and hell coexist together where the lights shine when approaching it and darkness covers when leaving it. It’s the perfect place for me to pass out after long and tiring days.

One moment where it ‘saved my life’ was when my father walked into my bedroom at night when I was using my phone. I quickly stuffed it under the mattress and he did not notice a thing that day which saved me for a bad scolding from him.

If my bed was to ever get lost, I would be very horrified as the starting and ending of my days are connected to my bed and I would have no place to sleep. Nothing can ever replace my bed, except for a softer one. I really appreciate my bed for being a multi-functional tool that I can keep my items on.

The design of my bed (b)teaches me that the dimensions has to be precise for certain people to use it as some tall people might not be able to fit into the bed. It also needs to be comfortable for a person to be able to get a good night’s sleep with so that people will not wake up with a backache. (a)It is also not waterproof and I have to limit myself from drinking any sweet drinks on my bed. (c)This designed object means so much to me as I would not have a good place to rest every day and I would not get my energy back to continue what I do the next day.

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BED

Definition:  a piece of furniture that you sleep on, consisting of a soft comfortable part called a mattress and a basedouble/single bed

(Macmillian Dictionary)

My bed is a white metal bunk bed that my parents bought from Ikea when we moved here from Malaysia. Initially, I wasn’t comfortable with my single size bed as I’m used to having a lot of space when I owned a queen size bed to myself back in Johore. My younger sister, who shares the same room as me, does not dare to sleep on top as she hallucinates that she might fall off (despite the TALL railings), thus I always sleep on the top bunk. Most of the time I enjoy sleeping on top as I will be away from distractions and have my own personal space. However, sometimes I dread to sleep as I have to climb the flight of stairs that seemed really tiring to, when I’m lazy. I go to my bed when I’m lethargic and some occasions when I need to think. Lying down often helps me think as I will stare at the blank ceiling which will not distract me with other thoughts. My bed helps me get enough rest from my hectic life so that I do not fall ill. If I do not have a bed or lost it, I will sleep on my sofa but will probably be in pain every morning when I wake up as my current sofa is not long enough fit me. Any other bed can replace my bed as long as they are comfortable enough for me to rest on. I appreciate that my mattress is really comfortable and wide for me to move around in.

The purpose of designing beds teaches me that as humans, we need to pause and rest no matter what (human limitations). Also, the design of this bunk bed makes user on either bunk feel comfortable and it gives us more space than our sitting height. I feel that design is the foundation of everything. We always come up with a plan before creating something. And that process, is designing. Design is everywhere around us and its part of every matter. The bed is my safe haven and comfort zone.

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Definition of bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well.
(Link: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

I received this bed from my parents a few years ago because the previous one was too old. This bed is occasionally shared with my sister such as when there is visitor, etc.

This bed has always been helping me like relieving stress, keeping me “busy”, and bringing me comfort. It is also a place where I can get inspired, makes me reflect, relax, keep away from unhappy memories and dream just by staring at the blank wall opposite my bed or the ceiling, which is why I often sketch on my bed.

Bed, to me, is like a companion which will always be there for me, making me feel like I have a very close relationship with the bed. Thus, I think nothing will be able to replace the bed

Many people view bed just an object for them to rest, however, they are not aware of the significance of it. Without it, other than unable to find a better object to rest on, I would feel empty like my room as the bed plays a dominant role in a bedroom and is the first thing that always attracts me whenever I enter my room. Besides, it will be difficult for me to find a comfort zone whereby I could cuddle on my bolster and lay comfortably and to relax my mind.

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A definiton of a bed: a large piece of furniture with a flat surface that a person can lie on to sleep or rest
(Link: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/bed)

A bed for me, is a place that I find it to be a retreat. It is a space that is just deemed as my own and no one else’s. Although, when I say it is “no one else’s”, it excludes my cat who sleeps on it more than I do though she has her own designated cat bed.

It is a place that I sit down on or even throw myself on as soon as I get back home from a long day. A place where I sometimes eat in, do my work in, do my therapy exercises on, or just to unwind and disturb my cat to poke her for play time.

However, when thinking about it, we seem to think about our happiest or calm moments when using it. One thing I had not mentioned above but will now - my bed is a place where I would also use to cry in.

A bed is something that one overlooks so easily solely because it is an inanimate object. Though if you look closer, in the definition, it says “rest”. We seem to forget that it is a place that lives first begin and especially end in. It is an object that we first got life on, lived and depended our lives on for rest and retreat, and it is the last source of comfort your body gets before it is being burned or buried.

To summarise it, a bed for me is retreat. A retreat when I’m living and breathing, as well as the last place I am in when it is time and the life in me retreats.

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The meaning of bed is “a large, rectangle piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on” by Cambridge dictionary.

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bed

I have a love-hate relationship with my bed. Whenever I lie on my bed, I would could spent hours without leaving it. I really have a hard time waking up every morning. I have to put my alarm at a very far place in order for me to get out of my bed. My bed is really simple, two pillows, one blanket, one cushion and one soft toy. I like to keep my bed simple so that I could have ample space for myself. I love rolling on my bed especially when I am gossiping with my friends over the phone.

I spent average about nine hours on my bed. If I do not have a bed, I would be extremely uncomfortable especially during the night. I could not sleep unless I have a proper bed.

Personally, I feel that the mattress is the most important part of the bed. Having a good mattress allows our body to relax during the night. A good sleep would definitely help us to be more effective in our work. Nonetheless, a beautifully design frame plays an important role as well. It will help to beautify the room and give the house owner a sense of belonging. After all, when the light is off, sleeping on a good mattress matters more.

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Bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well. (Link: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

My bed was bought second handed from my aunt’s friend. This is because she bought a new bed for her children even though their bed was still in good condition. Thus, my aunt asked us if we wanted since my bed frame was spoilt and that is how I got my current bed.

Basically, a bed is for us to sleep and give us energy for the next day. Other than sleeping, I also lie down on my bed to watch variety shows or play games almost daily. Also, because I take very long before I sleep, I also think of a lot of things. For instance, did I do finish my work for tomorrow or what am I doing tomorrow. It is also a time for me to plan what to do the next day.

There was once when I was in primary 6, right before my preliminary examinations, I got the hand, foot and mouth disease. During that period, it was painful to walk around my house. Thus, I was on my bed for most of the time. So, I was doing all my things on bed like studying or eating. If I did not have my bed that time, it would be an even more painful moment for me.

If my bed were to really be gone one day, I would feel weird and empty. It is already been so many years since I got this bed. Thus, I already feel attached to it. Also, I would have to find another place to sleep at. Since I am already very used to sleeping on my bed, it would be uncomfortable for me when I have to sleep somewhere else.

The only way to replace my bed is to put layers of blankets on the floor. There are many reasons why I appreciate my bed. Firstly, the memories that are created with my bed. When my sisters and I were young, we use to play a lot on our bed with soft toys and sometimes just jumping on the bed. Secondly, my bed gives me the energy I need for the next day. Lastly, my siblings and I play games together while lying on the bed. Therefore, I am very grateful to my bed for helping me bond more with my siblings and also for those memories since young.

The design of my bed is unique in my opinion. It is like have a double decker-bed but it is not so tall. Moreover, u can slide the lower bed under the upper bed. This makes two beds occupying only the space of one. My bed made me realise that there is more to design than it seems. Human beings have the ability to develop new things that will benefit us.

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According to http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bed the definition of bed is

earth science the bottom of a river, lake, or sea

The reason why I chose this definition is because of my affinity to the ocean

My bed is somewhere I would like to feel comfortable and at peace. A place where I can find such peace is by the beach or when I am scuba diving. Therefore, to have such comfort is to transform my bed into something familiar like the ocean. However, I’ve just recently moved to a new house so my bed does not look like what I had previously. If I didn’t have my bed I could still be fine sleeping anywhere else. I don’t know why but I have this inert ability to sleep anywhere and find a comfortable position in any given space. I could sleep on the hard floor, in a corner, on a single chair, and sometimes standing up! But nothing beats the real comfort of sleeping in a bed customised to my needs.

Design is very important not only just for aesthetics but for personal taste and comfort. Without the proper knowledge of design, I would not be able to recreate the sensation of the ocean on my bed. With design, I mimic the texture waves of the ocean with an oversized bedsheet and a lot of blue pillows. I add life into my bed with a stuffed turtle or two. And of course, my blanket that has a sandy brown colour to represent the beach. Without design people will find it harder to connect to their living environment because they are unable to make changes. With the ability to change comes the sensation of ownership and thus, design makes us feel at home.

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Definition of bed: A piece of furniture upon which a person sleeps, rest or stays when not well. [ Dictionary.com]

When I was younger, I used to think of my bed as my sanctuary. it is my personal space that would keep monsters and demons at bay whilst providing me the comfort and care that I needed. However, the bed that is currently in the picture is not the bed that I had possessed since young. Unfortunately, my bed broke down when I was still in secondary school hence I had to replace it with a new one [ the one currently in the picture below ].Despite having changed my bed, to me the both of them are of equal importance as that is the place where I would rest my sore muscles and aching back after a long day at school it is also the place where I would wake up feeling refreshed and well rested.

I would often do my homework on my bed as it is comfy there and it allows me to take short breaks between long intervals. I would also eat my snacks on my bed too as somehow, the snacks taste more delicious when I eat them there as compared to when I eat them at the table.

The main reason why I am so "obsessed" with my bed is because when I was about 8 or 9, my mother often had to work into the night and I would often feel lonely and terrified. It gets even worse when there are thunderstorms. At that age, I was rather naïve as I actually believed that ghosts exists and I would frequently cower under the blankets on my bed.

if I did not have my bed, I would probably feel very upset as I spent most of my time there and I don't think that anything can easily replace it [ unless my bed broke down again, leaving me with no other choice but to change it ]. However if possible, I hope that my bed will lasts for years and years to come. I am also really grateful toward it for being there for me when no one else was.

I believe that every design and details of the bed to be of great importance. It should be a personal space for every  individual where they can organise their thoughts, study or even perhaps reading. It should also be a space where every individual is able to escape from reality temporarily and feel safe. Life is tough hence a bed is needed so that we can rest and rejuvenate after a long day of work and stress. We, human beings cannot live without our beds. without our beds, we will not be able to rest well and we will not be productive at work which will then slow down the economy and cause many other problems.

To me, the bed is irreplaceable and is of a very high importance.

The design of the bed is that the bed is relatively short hence I don't have to make an extra effort to climb up onto the bed. it is actually a sofa bed so whenever I want, I can "fold" / "compress" it so that it becomes a sofa.

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a)      Definition of bed: A piece of furniture on or in which to lie and sleep. (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed)

c)      My parents purchased this bunk bed for my sister and I in 2005. In 2012, we shifted to a new apartment, along with the bed. I sleep on the lower deck while my sister sleeps on the pull-out. The bed basically grew up with me and I depend a lot on it.

This bed serves as a ‘table’ as it is where I watch all the YouTube videos, dramas and many more. I also do my work when my table does not have enough space. Especially after entering polytechnic, many materials are in A3 sizes and my table does not have the space to do these work. So, I would place a hard board on the bed and use it.

Not only that, when I am down, I will weep on my bed silently at night, afraid to disturb my sister. It is the time when I lay in my bed and reflect on the day. So many disheartening things happened during my secondary school life. I felt betrayed, stressed, outcasted, that at one point in time, I did not wish to attend school. Every day, I hoped that tomorrow would be a better day. All in all, I spend most of my time lying in bed when I am at home.

I vividly remember the days where I slept on a soft mattress that my back would hurt every single day. So, my parents decided to get a bunk bed for us. It was life changing. I had good sleeps and naps most of the time. It also makes me feel safe and at ease. I doubt I can live without my bed. The bed is always there for me whenever I need it.

There are pros and cons when it comes to design. For instance, a bunk bed. I would occasionally bump my head onto the upper deck because I am half-awake or rushing to get out of bed. However, one of the pros would be that it can accommodate more people in a room. It helps to bond with your family members if they are sleeping in the same room. Design has helped in many ways, making our lives much more convenient and comfortable.

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Bed definition: The bed is a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, stays or rests when not well (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)
My bed first came into my possession after we moved house after a series of unfortunate events regarding health and wealth when i was 6 years old. Initially we only brought one bed from our previous house into our current one and that bed was occupied by my mother and younger brother. My father and I slept on mattresses on the floor. It was only after a few weeks after the moving of house did my parents decide to buy a double decked bed to maximize space and so we didn't have to sleep on the floor anymore. Currently i am sleeping on the upper bunk while my my younger brother and mother sleeps on the bunk below. My father sleeps in the bed connected to the bunk bed.

I have had my bed for almost 11 years now and it has become quite an important object in my life. I mainly use my bed for its purpose, sleeping in at night, resting in  when i am sick and also for lazing around on on a lazy day. However, my bed has also become a place for me to turn to when i am emotionally down or upset. I remember crying myself to sleep when there are things that really bother me and the comfort of my bed leaving me feeling better the next day. Hence i feel like my bed is also like a safe-haven to me and it makes me feel safe.

When me and my brother was younger, we would both lie next to each other on the bed watching youtube videos together and laugh at all things silly. I feel like all these "youtube sessions" have helped us bond as siblings and get more comfortable with each other's presence. Fast forward to today, we are both busy with school and assignments and no longer have the luxury of time to just lie around and watch videos together, moreover, the things we watch are also quite different. However occasionally we would still share funny videos with each other and the start of all these was due to our younger days.

If I didn't have my bed, there would be no place for me to have a proper rest and no place for me to vent all my worries and sorrows to. There would also not have been a place for me and brother to bond and be as close as we are today. All the fun and memories that were made would not have existed, leaving me with a very sad and lonely childhood.

I feel like nothing could really replace my bed. It already has been with me for such a long time and many many memories were formed on it that i feel like it is irreplaceable. I do appreciate the fact that the bed is made of metal so it is very sturdy such that it is actually able to last for more than 10 years.

The design of the bed is quite good since the lower bunk area is tall enough for someone to sit upright without hitting their head. However because of this, the upper bunk is quite high and the person on top may have to hunch down a little to avoid hitting their head against the ceiling. This does not serve as a problem for me though as I have a shorter upper body but those with a longer upper body may face the problem mentioned. I feel that the role of design is very important in our lives as it helps to bring comfort to our lives. This for example is the height of the bunk bed and whether it will allow the user to be able to sit upright comfortably without having to worry about hitting their head. However there are also things that cannot really be helped for example the height of the ceilings for every house may be different and the bunk beds can only be made at an average height. his designed objects means a lot to me as i have had it for almost 11 years and so it has been a huge part of my life. From personal comfort to building relationships with others, my bed has played a huge role in my life.

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Bed: A large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on. Cambridge Dictionary, 2017.

The Bed

I have tried a variety of beds – the usual four-legged bed, a bunk bed, a mattress, couch… Of course, everyone’s first bed, a cot. I currently use a mattress. I have been using it for around two years, ever since we moved into a new apartment. The mattress does not lay on the floor, however, it lays on a built in platform. I like how clean it looks.

It’s not my favourite bed though.

My favourite bed was the one I used when I was around eight to twelve years old, the bunk bed.

I’m sure every child has wished for a bunk bed at least once. I still remember clearly that I wanted one with a built-in slide. After a lot of convincing, my parents finally got my younger sister and I a bunk bed. It wasn’t one with a slide, sadly, but I was still contented. I, the manipulative elder sister, managed to get the top bunk. I did exchange bunks with my sister whenever she wanted to sleep at the top, but it didn’t happen frequently after the first few weeks, as climbing up those steps was tiring work.

That top bunk was my mini apartment for a few years. The stairs were extremely steep, and I am a very lazy person, so I managed to make a mini desk using a wooden board and a few of my favourite Enid Blyton books. I could read them as well. That desk was replaced by a foldable table after I discovered that such things existed. My school bag was hung at the side of the bed, where I could reach for my homework easily. The upper bunk was usually quite dark, and I managed to install a small Ikea lamp so I could use it at night. It was my mini apartment, and I even managed to install a “wall” at the edge of a bed using a spare pillow so I had my privacy. This mini apartment made me get used to quiet times alone; at times, I would rather listen to music alone than talk to my friends. Its design moulded my introverted character.

Now, since I use a mattress and am getting more mature, I can no longer do such things. My bed is merely a place I rest and laze around in now. However, I would never be able to live without it. It provides me with the relaxation I need to keep myself sane after tiring days in school, although it isn’t as much of a sanctuary compared to my beloved bunk bed.

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Bed definition: a large rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on. Source: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/bed

The bed was bought for me and my younger brother by my parents two years ago when we moved to Singapore. I sleep on the lower bed while my brother sleep on the upper one.

I would sometimes, read books specifically fiction novels on the bed. However, I never study on the bed for I’d always fall asleep. And of course, it is a place for me to rest and sleep.

On the first few weeks, being unaccustomed to sleep on the newly acquired bed, my brother and I were unable to sleep and we’d talked to each other until one of us fall asleep. Even till today, we would use the bed time to share about our daily events on the bed. He and I are quite close and we share no secrets. Also, I as an older sibling, think that I have a shared responsibility with my parents to take care of my brother. So sometimes, I’d use that opportunity to ask him about how he’s doing in school, etc. without our parents hearing us.

I cannot imagine sleeping without my bed. I have become somewhat attached to the bed over the years. I would not change bed as I’m quite scared of sleeping alone.

I sometimes bump my head with the upper deck when I made the bed. I would redesign it to make the height between upper and lower deck longer. But then, it wouldn’t be possible as if I were to longer the height, it would proceed the standard height, becoming closer to ceiling and make my brother difficult to sit on the upper deck.

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Definition of Bed: a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on. Cambridge Dictionary, 2017

My bed is my sanctuary which came into my possession when I was around 7 and I have been using it ever since. Being a small child, I found joy in having such a big space which I could claim as my own and I used to stop my siblings or parents from sitting on my bed because I saw it as my territory which I refused entry to anyone (except for the times I had nightmares or just found it hard to sleep, only then would I let my mother sit and read me a book to sleep).

The umbrella purpose for my bed is rest. As I rest, every part of me relaxes and the one that experiences the most liberation is my mind. As I lay down, my thoughts roam free. This freedom to think and fantasise at my own pace, in my own personal space, is refreshing. As I rest, I feel ease, and I drift off to dream.

People tend to be more honest when they’re tired and this is true for me as I lay in bed to reflect on my day. Out of the hustle and bustle, I can finally give some time to myself to expand my little thought bubble. It expands, and it eventually bursts because my thoughts, sometimes, have the capability to get too heavy. But all is well. As I awaken the next morning, I feel light and exhilarated. These are feelings I would never get to experience anywhere outside my bed. Maybe subtle moments are possible, but they never peak.

Any place in position to bring me comfort and ease the tension of a day’s work can be my bed. If I don’t have my bed, I would make the floor my bed. Hard, but not uncomfortable. My jacket would be my pillow, of course. I doubt the need for a blanket, because Singapore is just too humid of extra layers, right? Unless I use the air-conditioning.

However, can the floor ever replace my bed? Never. And then I wonder what could. Here is my answer: another bed. Beds get bought and replaced; when you outgrow it or when it is too uncomfortable. I love and treasure my bed. Besides the common use of sleeping, it holds memories and emotions. Most objects on my bed have been given to me - the teddy bear was something I won, my biggest bolster was from my father and some of the sheets are handmade by my grandmothers. My bed is the most sentimental object that I own and even a laptop cannot compare (though it would break my heart to lose it because of how much it costs) since it does not hold as much sentimental value.

Since the age of 7, I have certainly grown a lot taller and my bed certainly does remind me of my growth. As a small child, I yearned to be able to spread myself across the whole length of the bed and have my feet hanging over the edge. Now, my feet can hang over the edge without even trying. What I love even more about my bed is the location it is positioned in. It is directly in front of a fan, diagonal to the air-conditioning (so I can feel subtly cold but not freezing) and under a window. I used to have a night light next to my bed as well, but that’s gone now.

As a human, the limitation of having a bed is that we take it for granted. We treat comfort as something we are granted easy access to just because we have the affluence to it. Design is prevalent because of human needs. We all have desires that require fulfilment and that’s where design comes into play. We use design to create objects that meet our needs. As mentioned, this design object holds a lot of sentimental value. There is never a place homelier than home and there is never a place more comfortable than a bed, to me. Take my phone, but don’t take my bed.

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Definition of bed: A piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests,or stays when not well. (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/bed)

A few years ago, my family decided to get a bed for me and my sister. Since we were sharing the room and the space was not huge, we settled on a bunk bed. Before this, we were sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Even though this is a bunk bed, the mattress that I am sleeping on is still the original mattress from before.

As the purpose of a bed, it is a space for me to sleep in at night. But more importantly, it is a place for one to feel safe and secure. The bed is a part of the house where it really is your own personal space, where you can spend your time alone, away from other distractions. As it is much more comfortable than, let's say, a chair, I use it when I am on my computer or phone watching dramas, movie or YouTube videos.

On some rare occasions, my sister and I would actually stay up late to talk to one another. Most of the time, we will just be on our mobile devices for awhile, and then go to sleep afterwards. But on those rare occasions, she and I would just be on each of our own mattresses, talking, but not face to face. These heart-to-heart conversations between us let me learn so much more about her, and also myself. As we don't usually have deep conversations in broad daylight, this bed has given me the opportunity to bond with her properly.

If I did not have it or lost it, it would also mean losing all the conversations with my sister for the past few years. If I did not have it, I would not have a safe place to go to when I am feeling stressed or troubled. If I did not have it, my bones and joints would probably ache when I try to sleep, resulting in loss of sleep and insomnia. With insomnia, I would not have the energy to do daily tasks properly, such as attending school. I would not be motivated to accomplish anything, and I would also be irritated very easily. This could lead to social impacts such as loss of friends or loved ones, as they may feel like they cannot connect with you as much anymore, or that they are a source of frustration to you. With this, it can cause mental impacts, causing you to feel lonely and depressed.

A bed that is lifted off the ground could replace it. Since the mattress is very close to the floor, sometimes standing up quickly can make me feel dizzy. However, I appreciate the fact that since the mattress is close to the floor, I can take or put things on the floor conveniently. This is especially helpful when the lights are switched off, and you realise that your earphones you would be using to watch videos are still in your bag, which is on the floor. You don't even need to go through the trouble of standing up, switching on the lights, searching for the earphones, taking the earphones, switching off the light, and going back to the bed.

As this bunk bed is designed for children, the height from my mattress to the bottom of the mattress on top is now too short for me. When I was young, I could sit straight when I was on my mattress. However, now I have to hunch my back in order for my head not to hit the frame. I feel that the role of design in our lives is to cater to a specific need. For this bed, the target audience is actually children. I say this because of the height of the bed, and because it has a staircase that leads the the top level of the bunk, and I would think children would really enjoy this quirk of the bed. This bed is also suitable for small bedroom spaces, as it is vertical instead of horizontal, allowing for more floor space for people to move around. This designed object has basically been here with me for the most part of my life, it has seen me grow up from a child to an adult. It has seen me as my immature self, throwing tantrums and crying over minute matters. It has also seen me mature alot, instead of worrying about things, it is now a place for me to think of solutions to problems and a place for me to reflect on myself.

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Bed: A bed is a piece of furniture which is used as a place to sleep or relax. -Wikipedia, 2017

I used to sleep on a sofa bed in the living room as I don’t have my own room. One day, when I started to have my room, my mother decided to buy me a bed. Sleeping in my own bed makes me feel very relax and comfortable, helps me to gain energy after sleeping on it. I use it for sleeping, resting, and lying on it gazing at the ceiling having thoughts. It makes a difference in my life like when I feel very exhausted, it will be my best energy recharging bed. Without it, I’m unable to rest properly.

If I didn’t have my bed, I will feel something is amiss, feeling insecure, as bed is my best energy recharging resource. Since I have slept before sofa bed, it can replace my bed as I think that sofa bed is comfortable too. I’m appreciate it as both looks the same to me. It is comfortable, supports my body for posture and it gives the relaxing feeling when I lie on it. I learn as a human being, bed is good for our posture, the compressibility is the main source of the comfortability as human when they jump or lie on their bed, they like it when it is soft and very relaxing.

Every design of any bed does affect our lives. Must match the shape and size of the people. Their preferences like the compressibility of the bed, the size of the bed, the colour of the bedframe/bed that can affect their mood when they see it.

To me, when I see my bed, I feel the calmness and freshness. A great bed most important thing is about the support of our body and of course, comfortable.

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Bed: A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. -Oxford Dictionary 2017

This mattress was given to me by my parents last year when I moved into this new house of mine. It was bought from IKEA. The reason to why I do not own any framework for my mattress is simply because the room I’m sleeping in has a loft and you couldn’t possibly fit a huge framework into a tiny space. Despite that, I still love my bed just as much as I love food. I depend on my bed when there are days I’m not at my best, when my energy is drained out from school, etc., to provide me comfort. I’d always look forward to coming home and lying down on my soft bed to relax myself. My bed is also the place where by I’d spent the sleepless nights finishing up my last-minute assignments secretly so that my parents won’t catch me not having my sleep for school the next day, doing my revision for tests and, where I binge on my TV shows all night long. It’s also a place where I am able to escape from the reality for a while and just find peace within me.

To most people, a bed might just be a possession you may get/buy or you may throw easily when it’s all worn out but not for my case. I regard my bed as my closest friend, why? Well, there are days where the clouds may turn grey and out of the blue, everything just seems to topple down. For some of us, we’d like to have someone to lean on when we are down or having troubles, to just pour it out to them but as for me, I have difficulty in sharing with someone, hence, my bed played a significant role in my life. It was my bed too who witnessed every emotion I faced throughout the 1 year and whom listened to all my prayers to God, the problems I had to face, the good and bad decisions I had make without judging me, the tears I shed and the countless of times I had to read out aloud my notes to memorise it for the exams.

It is still etched in my mind when I was under a lot of stress during the O Level Examination period and I couldn’t put my mind to ease. I was easily anxious in thinking I have yet to prepare fully for the papers and thus, it was difficult for me to get my rest at night. It was then, when I lay my tired self onto my bed, I felt calmer and it did the job, it put me to sleep. With the help of my bed, I got enough rest and it gave me the boost I needed in waking up slightly earlier in the morning to do my final revision for my O Level paper and to be in the best shape. It was my bed too, that have been there when I broke down during the O Level period when I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders. It made me feel better after letting it all out and it made me focused afterwards.

Losing my bed is losing a part of me because my bed went through so many gloomy and happy days with me. It holds my secrets, fears, nightmares and my sweet dreams. It also makes me feel secure and safe.

In my perspective, as a designer, I finally realised that the bed to everyone isn’t just an object, it’s more than that. Humans depend on it, physically and emotionally. It has a purpose in every individual’s lives, and has impact them in variety of ways. I believe that each design which is produced has its own important purpose and in that purpose, it will definitely help an individual overcome the obstacle they are facing.

Last but never the least, my bed is a place where I get to be myself and where I get to have my beauty sleep after a long exhausting day.

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Bed: a piece of furniture upon which or within which a person sleeps, rests, or stays when not well. Dictionary.com, 2017.

I moved into my new home 2 years ago, but this bed has followed me through some tough times. My room is a place where I can relax, and do my homework.

My bed serves several functions. It served as my “table” when my foldable table does not have enough space to hold all my materials. The drawers below were specifically designed so I can store bed sheets, art materials and other materials, under my bed. In fact, this is the favorite part of my bed. It serves as my nest to rest, and a storage compartment. The bed has also become a place where I lay down and watch Japanese animations on the weekends, it is when I can escape from all the responsibilities of a students. It has become a place I go to when I need to cry from sad incidents that have happened to me. The bed is also the place where I pray to God every morning and every night. My bed knows my deepest secrets as it listens to me pray to God and talk to myself.

I remember when I was in secondary 4 and I was taking my O levels, I had so many assessment books and notes that I have no place to put. I decided to put them on my bed, and I sleep on the floor with two pillows as my mattress instead. This made me more stressed out as I do not get a good night sleep. I began to realize that it is important to have a comfortable bed to sleep in, not on a floor. A comfortable bed will make someone have a good night’s rest, prepared for tomorrow’s activities. It also confirmed me that nothing will replace my bed, not even a sleeping bag. A bed is also important in the terms that a home will not be a home without a bed, it is just a shelter from the world, for the bed is where I feel safe and secure.

The design of a bed should be comfortable, it should be a place where people can reflect on their day. It should make the user feel safe, it should also be the place where the user can confide to. It is a place where we can dream of unrealistic situations and be in the bliss of ignorance, for just a while before we return to the real world. It is a place where we do not have any limitations of our physical body, for this is the place where imagination and creativity takes over. Other than feeding our emotional needs, we should explore new ways to also make the bed a storage compartment. Houses in Singapore will only get smaller and it is important for designers to learn to use the limited amount of spaces we have into purposeful spaces.

As designers, we must rethink the traditional idea of not just beds, but everyday materials as well. It is said once in Maslow's Hierarchy of Basic Needs, that once the physical survival and safety needs are being regularly met, a need for emotional fulfilment will emerge. A well-designed bed, that is well taken care of, will be able to help meet such emotional need.

In summary, the bed to me is a place to rest, to dream, to cry when no one is there for you, and to be at ease.

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Bed: A piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress. Oxford Dictionary, 2017.

The bed I have was given by my parents a few years back. The bed was bought from a furniture shop. My room serves two purposes; one of which would be where I lie on my bed and rest and the other would be where i study.

The bed is where I relax, reflect about the day and at the same time, to neglect all of my homework and submissions. I would always lie down in bed with my laptop and watch some cartoons.

I personally feel that having a comfortable bed is really important. Why do I say so? It is because I know the harsh feeling of lying on hard ground with only just a sleeping bag, trying to sleep through the night. I believe that to most people including myself, would not accept it and would go crazy,  if we were told to sleep on hard ground rather than sleeping on our own beds. I would say that rather than a bed, i could always settle for a sofa.

To me, the design of the bed led me to think that we as human beings have many limitations due to the emotional well-being or financial status of a person. However, when we transverse outside of the material world, we human beings no longer have the limitations we have before because we have consciousness and the thought of imagination. This is where I am free from my physical body and can think about ideas or even dream about almost anything no matter how big or small.

In our lives, Design is an extremely vital role. It is because in our daily lives, we are designing ourselves and influencing how people view us. Design never stops and it becomes a continuous cycle in our daily lives.

To me, the bed is where I can find peace, serenity and tranquility. Its the place where i go to, to forget about my homework and where my imagination flows best. The bed provides a safe haven for me to dream freely and reflect about my day without any disturbances.

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Bed: A bed is a piece of furniture which is used as a place to sleep or relax. The Free Dictionary, 2012.

I was gifted this bed from my parents several years back. Bought it at IKEA. I got this bed after I got my own room. The bed is where I sleep and most of the time stare at the ceiling. It helps me cope with stress and tension. Listening to music on my bed is very comfortable and its something I do on a daily basis. I generate most of my ideas in bed. Watching movies or play video games on my TV while laying back on my bed. Studying or reading on my bed is also what I like to do because it gives me a peaceful vibe. If I were to not have a bed or I lost it, I would feel restless or alone. I might even feel as if some part of me is missing. To me, my bed is where I feel safe and away from problems. Nothing can really replace my bed other than getting a bigger bed. My bed is just like someone I could trust. I feel like the bed is really important to us human beings because that’s where we throw our sadness, anger, happiness etc. It is definitely a place you could go to, to solve your problems.

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Bed: a large, rectangular piece of furniture, often with four legs, used for sleeping on. Cambridge Dictionary, 2017.

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