Barton Damer is a Motion Designer, Director, and Entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience.

 

In 2009, Barton was awarded the Digital Artist of the year by Computer Arts Magazine, Intel, and 3D World. 

 

In 2010, he founded the studio Already Been Chewed as a full-time freelancer. His work continued to gain international exposure and would be featured in a variety of the industry's leading creative magazines, blogs, and conferences as well as featured in London's Blackall studio and Onedotzero, a contemporary digital arts museum. 

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In 2011, Nike partners with Barton to create the 30th Anniversary artwork for the "The Hero" Golden Air Force 1 release. Barton continued to work with Nike on the release of a variety of shoes including the Kobe 8, FlyKnit Free, Kyrie 2 and Flyknit Airmax 360 among others.

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In 2012, with continued inquiries for Barton's work, he began to expand the ABC team to meet the demands of new and existing clients. Malibu Boats and it's sister company Axis boats, approached ABC to bring a fresh take on rebranding both of their companies.

 

"Barton (ABC's founder) and his highly talented team have a strong understanding of the  rules of branding and are able to incorporate that knowledge into award winning artwork.
 The end result is a unique look that cannot easily be copied by another firm."

 - Lani Farmer, Senior Marketing Director, Malibu Boats

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In 2013, Nike approached Barton once again to work with them on the release of the 2014 Hyperdunk. After finalizing the artwork for the Hyperdunk campaign, Nike chose to expand the concept across 7 other shoes. Barton and his team at ABC created the artwork for each of those.

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"I've been working with Already Been Chewed since 2010. Project after project, ABC and team  always delivers the highest quality work in a timely manner. Barton has a great eye and an  amazing take on collaboration and his effort to go above and beyond is uncanny." 

 - Michael Malowancyck, Senior Designer, Global Brand Design, Nike Football

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In 2014, Barton and his team worked with MTV to develop the branding for a variety of shows including Snack Off and Not Exactly News as well as created various 3d motion graphics for Ridiculousness and The Fantasy Factory.

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In 2015, Nixon approached ABC to create a campaign for the release of Nixon x Star Wars watches. Barton and his team at ABC were responsible for developing a dozen or more spots from concept to completion.  Lucas films was involved at each step of the process to approve and insure brand integrity.

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"ABC is an amazing secret weapon for any brand looking to elevate their content to another    level. Their ability to move quickly while focusing on the scope of work and business        objectives plus delivering on time everytime is super impressive. You get a very pro,  flexible, reliable team of creative experts with big agency service and content."

 - Tom Jones, Global VP of Marketing, Nixon Watches

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In 2016, Vans 50th Anniversary

 

Below is a compilation of a variety of motion design projects that he has directed at his studio over the last 7 years:

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