CUSTOM CORPORATE PROJECTS

From the engines of cars into the hands of the celebrity stars, artist Steven Shaver utilizes car parts and other unique materials based on the theme of your special event or interior to create amazing custom corporate gifts, trophies, awards.  Some of the best companies look to Steven when need something unique and "star worthy" enough to be in the hands of special clients and celebrities such as Jay Leno, Nicolas Cage, Hugh Hefner, Dwayne Wayde, Snoop Doog and CEO's from Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz USA.

Your PARTner for all special awards, gift occasions and decorations.  Call Steven at 310.542.5669 9-5 PST or email:  steven@stevenshaver.com.  What can Steven create for you?
  

Client and project:
10th Annual Beverly Hills Concours D' Elegance at the Playboy Mansion 2007:  Car show awards and thank you gift for Hugh Hefner designed by Steven Shaver made from car parts.
Design direction:
Steven was asked to create unique awards to honor the American and European cars cars that celebrities such as Jay Leno and Nicolas cage showcased at the Beverly Hills Concours at the Playboy Mansion and to create a thank you gift for Hugh Hefner.  Steven chose Corvette and Jaguar gears respectively to create engraved desk clock / awards.  For Mr. Hefner's gift, a Mercedes transmission case and a Mercedes ornament were transformed into a handsome engraved desk clock mounted on an exotic wood triangular base.  Steven and his wife Ana were invited to the event at the Mansion and enjoyed an unforgettable evening of elegance.
Parts and materials:
Jaguar timing gears painted in metallic silver.  Corvette timing gears painted in black.
Brushed satin aluminum and black aluminum bent and formed into a scroll.
Mercedes transfer case painted in metallic silver.  Chrome Mercedes trunk ornament.
Black marble type base with an engraved plates.
Recipients:
Hugh Hefner, Jay Leno, Nicolas Cage, Kevin Dillon, Gary Wales and others for "Best of Class" and Best of Show".
 

Client and project:
General Motors "King of Bling" 2006 - ESPN:  Chrome / crystals car part trophies designed by Steven Shaver.
Design direction:
Steven was asked to create custom trophies for this special celebrity event in Hollywood televised on ESPN.  The client wanted something with "bling", "worthy of a king" and tall enough to stand out when presented by host, Shaquille O' Neal!  Steven didn't know much about "bling", but he exceeded all expectations by creating something that looked like a jeweled "crown" with chromed car parts and Swarovski crystals.  Steven and his wife Ana were invited to the celebrity event and saw his trophies up on stage and awarded to his favorite stars!
Parts and materials:
Chromed GM piston connecting rods (resembled a crown) on a chrome filter lid (main trophy).
Chrome chain steering wheel with chrome horn.
Polished stainless steel, double wall tail pipe extension (straight and angled).
Black marble base "blinged out" with Swarovski crystals and an engraved plate.
Recipients:
"1st place" - Dwayne Wade (NBA Miami Heat) for the title of "King of Bling" for his 2006 HUMMER H2
"Best Exterior" - Ludacris (actor/ rapper) for his 1954 multicolor green Chevrolet Bel Air
"Best Interior" - Snoop Dogg (actor/ rapper) for his 1966 white Cadillac Deville "Snoop Deville"
"Best Old School" - Cedric the Entertainer (actor/ comedian) for his midnight blue 1952 Buick B52
 

Client and project:
Volkswagen of America, Inc. - 2004:  Executive retirement gifts custom designed by Steven Shaver.
Design direction:
Steven was asked to create one-of-a-kind executive retirement gifts made from vintage VW parts signifying the quality and prestige of the VW brand and worthy of presenting to their top level executives.  Majestic and elegant elements of the Wolfsburg crest castle steering wheel and a medieval shield resembling a VW Bug trunk seemed fitting for retiring executives and became the design direction.
Parts and materials:
Ivory 1954 VW "Bat Wing" steering wheel and black and chrome 1971 VW steering wheel with the Wolfsburg crest.
Automotive painted metal shields and with chrome car door trim edging.  VW emblem and curved engraved plate.
Recipients:
Retiring CEO and president of marketing.
 

Client and project:
40th Palo Alto Concours D'Elegance - 2006:  ACD class car show trophies designed by Steven Shaver.
Design direction:
Steven was asked to create specific car show awards made with parts and materials that represented the design elements of classic Auburn Cord and Deusenberg family of cars.  Steven was able to design the car show trophies with real 1940's Auburn and Cord parts donated for the project by an owner and that became the design direction.  Detail of the respective car grills were conveyed with chrome trim.
Parts and materials:
Original 1940's Auburn and Cord drive gears and forks (restored and nickel-plated).
Black ABS and automotive chrome trim detail.  Blank black aluminum plate for engraving.
Recipients:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place - Owners with the best Auburn Cord or Deusenberg classic cars.
 

Private Car Collector: 39"H Table Lamp - 2007

1930's Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B Touring Crankshaft
 
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