RS utilizes wireframing as a basic technique to reduce the cost and risk involved in developing complex interactive systems. We follow a rapid iterative refinement approach, acquiring essential feedback early in the process and bringing focus to objectives, scenarios and intended functionality with increasing levels of fidelity.
RS uses mockups to uncover visual elements that clash, before arriving at the final, end design. Visual hierarchies, that shows the difference between design elements such as font and color, should be determined at the mockup phase of the design process. Mockups allow you to review the visual side of the project.
Clickable Prototypes are product simulations, interactive mockups that can take users through the various features of the product. They test whether the flow, the user journey through the product is smooth, consistent and easy to navigate.
Another tool in the Rendered Source tool belt, are Proofs of Concept (POC). A POC is a small project created to test whether a certain idea or theory about the product can be implemented. This technique is used to lower risk to ensure if a feature works the way you want before developing it into the product.
