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

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

Taking your creative projects to the next level.

Rocket Steps is the studio of John Cooper, hello there!
I work directly with clients all over the world, from individuals to large organisations. I help bring your ideas to life with creative, original work that engages customers, wow's audiences and helps your businesses thrive.

Developing ideas, briefs and telling the story of your product or services success. I help  organisations all over the world market themselves with style and a smile. 

If you need unique human-made visual content, you're in the right place. Let's get started.
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Clients include:
NHS Cheshire and Wirral
Biffa
Willmott Dixon
National fire chiefs Conference
Hologic
Educational design content
Newcastle University
University of Bradford
corporate graphic design
Stockport Borough Council
Roche Pharmaceuticals
Voith
NIHR - National Institute for Health Research
Motion graphics for TV an film
Camden Fringe
Forever Manchester
North East Combined Authority
Greater Manchester Fringe festival
The totally improvised company
Panacea 85 Medical communucation
April 4, 2025
Discovering the latest trends in Illustration and design at one of the biggest book fairs in the world.
March 12, 2025
Did you know this week is the fifth anniversary of the UK lockdown?
March 7, 2025
Getting ideas down quickly. Sketches for pitches and storyboards.
March 3, 2025
Do you need live scribing? Also know as graphic recording, sketch noting or visual minutes.
March 3, 2025
Chilled networking, chat and idea-generating discussion.
February 3, 2025
From script to screen, simplify complex information
January 27, 2025
Illustrations, design and typography for an installation in Manchester city centre
January 14, 2025
Motion graphics, and why you should use them.
January 9, 2025
Updating the logo design for Manchester Road Runners
August 19, 2024
What is a speed portrait artist?
April 19, 2024
Need an imaginative cover creating? Check out these examples.
April 8, 2024
Help the search engines see the web pages.
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About.

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.

One small step to get in touch, One giant leap into fresh original ideas.

What Rocket Steps does:

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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