Explainer videos, live scribing, graphic recording illustration and design by John Cooper

Illustration, Wordpress, motion graphics, branding, graphic design agency in Manchester

From Great Ideas to Fantastic Design

Rocket Steps is the creative studio of John Cooper, hello!
Working directly with clients in the UK and around the world, we turn ideas into highly engaging, original content that gets noticed.


From Illustration,  live scribing, motion graphics, web and graphic design, we create designs that tell a story with style, ensuring it connects with the right audience. Whether you're launching a new project or refreshing a brand, if you need bold original content you're in the right place.
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Clients include:
Biffa
Willmott Dixon
NHS Cheshire and Wirral
NIHR - National Institute for Health Research
Educational design content
University of Bradford
Newcastle University
Greater Manchester Combined authority
North East Combined Authority
Roche Pharmaceuticals
Voith
Hologic
unearthodox
Panacea 85 Medical communucation
corporate graphic design
Rochdale Council
Stockport Borough Council
Greater Manchester Fringe festival
Salford City council
National fire chiefs Conference
Forever Manchester
Salford CVS
Camden Fringe
Greater Manchester Youth Network
January 26, 2026
Getting your brain warmed up in January
January 15, 2026
Do you need live scribing? Also know as graphic recording, sketch noting or visual minutes.
December 30, 2025
Recording the 'Greener Healthier Salford' event at the Lowry, Mediacity
December 11, 2025
Poster illustration for Theatre Clywd's production of Cinderella.
November 30, 2025
From script to screen, simplify complex information
November 4, 2025
Will the re-release of Affinity casue a sea change in design tools?
October 20, 2025
Is it worth getting a 'one-page website' in 2025? What can a simple website do that your social media isn't already doing?
September 23, 2025
Helping Salford with design and illustration for the Child Friendly City incentive.
September 23, 2025
Taking art and design into communities to make work together.
September 19, 2025
Cyan Lines - Connecting 100 miles of nature in Greater Manchester
September 8, 2025
Science and healthcare have their own type of comic strips...
September 2, 2025
Creating artwork live for a new arts and culture festival in Rochdale.
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Taking your creative projects to the next level.

With years of industry experience before setting up in 2010, nearly all my new clients today are referrals. I put that down to good humour, experience and a 'Yes and' attitude. 

Listening to clients, collaborating on briefs and creating eye popping original work. If you're looking for a fresh voice for your brand or a new angle on your message, I'll help you find it.

Your Creative Partner, Start to Finish:

WordPress websites that are easy to update.
Motion graphics that hold attention.
Illustration that provokes a response.
Branding that clarifies your mission statement.
Explainer videos that simplify your message.
and Graphic recording for live events.

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Empowering clients with engaging content since 2010.
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