Understanding the Risks to Artisanal Fishers on Lake Victoria Using Design Methods

Small-scale artisanal fishers working on Lake Victoria face significant drowning risks. The design-led co-creation of visual journey risk maps with fishers and drowning prevention experts allows a deep understanding of livelihood journeys and associated risks. Opportunities for risk mitigation and intervention design are presented visually. Further research combining other design tools with scientific analysis could highlight points where control measures can be most effectively implemented, but this must be documented, and its impact and effectiveness evaluated. Interventions suggested by the process will be co-created and evaluated for effectiveness.