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

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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    Lily Sanderson 
 11/07/2025
 
 
  Super happy with my website!! Everything I wanted! 100% recommend and would use again!
  
 
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    FRL 
 16/09/2024
 
 
  This was a simple story, trying to make some serious nuclear safety points and worked really well. John was great to work with- he got the idea very quickly, we had a constructive dialogue to finalise the material, and he produced the end product quickly. I'm now thinking how else I can use cartoon strips in communicating.......
  
 
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    Emily Hunter 
 21/08/2024
 
 
  John joined us at Newcastle University and Innovation Observatory in June 2024 to creatively document a child health technology conference. A lot of complex topics at speed - and he did them true justice! He was super professional and friendly, arrived early but 'fuss free' and independent (which was so valuable on a busy preparation day!) and was flexible in his set up. His art was great and received really well. He provided the art to us both to keep, and digitally photographed, too. Would recommend. Thanks John.
  
 
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    Zena Barrie 
 21/03/2024
 
 
  John has recently updated our website and has been super helpful and easy to work with. He has done some lovely illustrations and has also very patiently taught us how to update bits and pieces ourselves. Would completely recommend.
  
 
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    Helen Sanders 
 21/03/2024
 
 
  John was extremely professional in his approach to our project. Responding to our brief and bringing to life our vision with his extraordinary  visuals in a quick and timely way. Such a talent. We will definitely be calling on John's skills again.
  
 
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    Sophie Macaulay 
 20/03/2024
 
 
  Professional, reliable & full of creative ideas. John is an absolute pleasure to work with & has helped us out in a number of projects. Highly recommended.
  
 
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    Mitch Sullivan 
 24/10/2023
 
 
  John was great to work with. He was able to quickly interpret what I was trying to achieve and always delivered what he said he would, and on time. Nice bloke too. Highly recommended.
  
 
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    MADE Mcr 
 03/05/2023
 
 
  Some brilliantly done and thorough illustrations of a 3 hour event, a lovely bloke, warm and humble and kept focus, very impressed!
  
 
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    Michael Panagakis 
 27/04/2023
 
 
  Love working with John. His story telling through the illustrations he did really captured the emotion within each character. Sorry for interupting your plans for a holiday and thank you for working under such tight deadlines. We look forward to continuing our journey as we develop our characters and future stories.
  
 
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    Patrick Hurley 
 04/04/2023
 
 
  Really good quality of work. Incredibly quick turnaround on a tight deadline. And a pleasure to work with. Thanks!

Clients include:

August 24, 2026

Live Illustration update

I thought I'd share a little bit about the diversity of enquiries I've had for live scribing.

June 10, 2026

Francis House Rainbow Road Trail

Illustrated maps and map making workshops!

April 28, 2026

Facilitation and illustration

Facilitation and illustration. working with communities for positive change

March 6, 2026

Design for Education - Ward 67

Creating illustration, graphic design and web for a new school production.

February 1, 2026

Creative Social Engagement

Taking art and design into communities to make work together.

January 15, 2026

More Live Scribing

Do you need live scribing? Also know as graphic recording, sketch noting or visual minutes.

December 30, 2025

Live Scribing Social Values

Recording the 'Greener Healthier Salford' event at the Lowry, Mediacity

December 11, 2025

Illustration Update

Poster illustration for Theatre Clywd's production of Cinderella.

November 30, 2025

Motion graphics video with illustration

From script to screen, simplify complex information

November 4, 2025

To Affinity and Beyond?

Will the re-release of Affinity cause a sea change in design tools?

October 20, 2025

What's the point of a one page website?

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

Brand design for Salford Child-Friendly City

Helping Salford with design and illustration for the Child Friendly City incentive.

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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.

Rocket Steps starts by listening to clients, collaborating on briefs and creating eye popping, original, human made work. Looking for a fresh creative angle connect an audience to your message? I'll help you find it.

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Live illustration that increases engagement
Motion graphics that grab your attention.
Illustration that provokes a response.
Explainer videos that simplify your message.
Branding that captures your identity.
and WordPress websites you can easily update.

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

From Great Ideas to Fantastic Design

Taking your creative projects to the next level.

Your Creative Partner, Start to Finish:

Live illustration that increases engagement Motion graphics that grab your attention.Illustration that provokes a response. Explainer videos that simplify your message.Branding that captures your identity.and WordPress websites you can easily update.

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Live illustration that increases engagement
Motion graphics that grab your attention.
Illustration that provokes a response.
Explainer videos that simplify your message.
Branding that captures your identity.
and WordPress websites you can easily update.