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

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

Taking Great Ideas to Fantastic Design

Welcome to Rocket Steps, the creative studio of John Cooper, hello!
I work with clients in the UK and around the globe. From solo entrepreneurs to big-name organizations, turn ideas into highly engaging, original content that gets noticed and gets results.

Think illustrations, explainer videos, live scribing, motion graphics, WordPress websites and graphic design. Rocket Steps is your go-to for creative visuals that tell your story with style. I work direct with clients like you, which keeps everything flexible, efficient, and fuss-free.

From early ideas to final polish, I help bring your message to life and make sure it connects with the people who matter. Whether you're launching something new or refreshing your brand, I'm here to help your design step up and shine.

Need something fresh, sparky, and human-made? You're in the right place.

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Clients include:
NHS Cheshire and Wirral
Biffa
Willmott Dixon
National fire chiefs Conference
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
GRIT studios Greater Manchester
Forever Manchester
The totally improvised company
Camden Fringe
Motion graphics for TV an film
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.
July 22, 2025
Do you need live scribing? Also know as graphic recording, sketch noting or visual minutes.
July 9, 2025
Cultivating a diverse design skill set since 2010
June 11, 2025
Recording the 'Greener Healthier Salford' event at the Lowry, Mediacity
May 26, 2025
Whats makes a good creative space for a local community?
May 12, 2025
Creating a buzz with bold and beautiful graphic design
March 7, 2025
Getting ideas down quickly. Sketches for pitches and storyboards.
March 3, 2025
Chilled networking, chat and idea-generating discussion.
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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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