NEWS and PUBLICATIONS

Here you'll find the latest news and notable projects and a list of the publications featuring Steven Shaver's art pieces.
Then please take a look at our retail store or custom design pages to see the latest gifts, jewelry, awards and furnishings.

Latest news and projects...


August 2010 - Steven Shaver brings to life client's media kit idea for Red Bull Int'l motocross event in the form of a sprocket
laser cut and etched from stainless steel.


July 2010 -Steven Shaver creates a custom car part trophy given by CEC owner, Claus Ettensberger, for the celebrity 2010 Bullrun Rally.
from NY to Vegas

June 2010 - Steven Shaver creates a cool coffee table and clocks made from a recycled Ferrari rim, Ferrari gear, emblem and Wisconsin license plate.


January 2010 - Steven Shaver creates gift clocks made from recycled Michigan license plates and car gears for the 2010 North American Int'l Auto Show in Detroit.  55 recipients included:  CEO's of GM, Ford Motor and Domino's Pizza; Indycar champion, Helio Castroneves and racing industry mogul, Roger Pensky and mayor of Detroit, David Bing.

Magazines
Wheels - Canada - 12/09
Hagerty Magazine - upcoming 11/09
Classic Car Magazine - 07/09
City Living Magazine - 08/08
This Old House Magazine - 05/07
Special Events Magazine - 05/07
Makes and Models Magazine - 08/06
Image Magazine - Silicon Valley - 08/05
Home Lighting and Accessories - 08/05
GR8 Street Performance Germany - 08/05
Sports Car Market - 04/05
Popular Mechanics - 08/04
Automobile Magazine - 11/03
Good Guys Custom Rod and Association - 10/02
The Hollywood Reporter Corporate Gift Guide - 08/01
Newspapers
The Daily Breeze - 04/17/07
UK Metro Newspaper, London - 01/23/06
The Silicon Valley Community Newspaper - 08/18/05 
The San Jose Mercury News - 06/25/05
Las Vegas Review Journal - 04/02/04
The Chicago Tribune - 08/24/03
Daytona Beach News Journal - 08/23/03
The Minnesota Star Tribune - 08/17/03
The Detroit Daily News - 08/16/03
The Philadelphia Daily News - 07/29/03
The San Francisco Chronicle - 07/23/03
Television and Celebrity Events
Car parts furniture considered for NBC's Today Show men's holiday gifts episode 12/09
Torrance TV Channel 3: Common Cents - 04/08
Beverly Hills Concours D'Elegance at the Playboy Mansion - 08/07
Life Style TV Channel - Interview behind the the scenes - 4/07
ESPN - GM All-Car Showdown "King of Bling" - Hollywood, CA - 07/06
The Great KTEH Television Auction - San Jose, CA - 04/98
Internet
http://www.smashingdarling.com/blog/ - 04/08
www.automotiveartists.com - Featured artist - 07/07
www.racerchicks.com - Featured article - 06/04
AOL for Small Business
Former website www.inPARTicular.com was featured as the
Small Biz Web Site of the Week - 05/17/04
Awards
Nominated for a 2008 City of Torrance Advantage Award for local business significance.

Notable Custom Client Projects
Media kit idea brought to life for Red Bull Int'l motocross event in the form of a sprocket laser cut and etched from stainless steel - 8/10
Trophy made from piston and rod for celebrity Bull Run 2010 presented by Claus Ettensberger - 7/10
Coffee Table and clock made from Ferrari rim and gear - 6/10
Gift made from vintage car parts for retiring auto industry pioneer, Bob Lutz given by Detroit Music Hall - 6/10
Bar tables made from brake rotors and bullet casings for the Fontanel Mansion in Nashville - 6/10
Cocktail tables made from wheel rims for Google auto industry reception - 5/10
Awards made from recycled technology parts (modern and vintage) for the Boston Consulting Group - 3/10
55 Michigan license plate gear clocks made for CEO's and VIP's at Detroit auto show - 1/10
Employee recognition gifts and decor for Ford Motor Co. - 12/09
Thank you gift custom made for Jay Leno from recycled Dodge Viper car parts - 09/09
Award plaques made from Canadian license plates and car gears for Stantec - 08/09
Trophies made from architectural parts for the American Institute of Architects - 08/09
Honorary award made from vintage tools and artifacts for the late Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity - 02/09
4000 tradeshow giveaway items made with recycled HP computer plastics for Hewlett Packard's recycling dept. - 02/09
Clock / trophies made from car parts for DUB Magazine at SEMA event presented to industry leaders. - 11/08
Gifts and furnishings made from recycled Dodge Viper racing parts from DC Performance - 10/08
Lamps made from Ferrari parts for an architecture firm in the U.K. - 10/08
Golf tournament trophies made from recycled car parts and golf balls for DPR Construction, Inc. - 9/08
Eco-friendly trophies and awards made from recycled bicycle parts and sports materials for the Marin County Triathlon - 7/08
Corporate furnishings for Mercedes Benz USA using their obsolete car parts - 02/08
"Green" business awards made from recycled parts for San Francisco's Dept. of the Environment - 01/08
Car part awards and gifts for the Beverly Hills Concours D'Elegance - Playboy Mansion - 08/07
Car engine parts clock awards:  Southern Automotive Auction - Iron Man - 01/07
Car engine parts clock recognition award:  IBM GM Team  - 11/06
Motorcycle dealership sprocket awards:  Eastern Motorsports Auction - Top Gun Club - 11/06
Giant Ford F-150 engine parts corporate lobby clock:  Gates Corp. - 10/06
Flywheel themed car part mementos based on book "Good to Great":  Oxygen One - 09/06
Firebird parts lobby bench, tables and clock - Advanced Emissions Specialists - 08/06
Car part trophies:  2006 GM Celebrity All-Car Showdown "King of Bling" - Hollywood, CA - 07/06
Chainsaw parts clock sculpture for NY Toast: Given to Chainsaw Edit, Inc.- 07/06
Auburn and Cord car part trophies:  40th Annual Palo Alto Concours D' Elegance - 06/06
Honda dealership brake rotor tables and gear clocks:  Marburger Automotive Group - 04/06
Transmission case end table:  Red Bull Racing - 03/06
210 spark plug photo frames for a New York City Bat Mitzvah:  private - 02/06
Recycled computer part recognition gifts:  Texas Instruments, Inc. - 11/05
Concepts for appreciation gifts for Mercedes McLaren SLR customer retreat:  AMCI - 10/05
Flywheel themed car part mementos based on book "Good to Great":  Wachovia Securities - 09/05
Restaurant lighting and furniture made from car and motorcycle parts:  Quaker Steak and Lube - 08/05
VW steering wheel art pieces for retiring CEO and marketing president:  VW North America, Inc.- 11/04
Custom sprocket clocks:  Enterprise Fleet Services - 11/04
Promotional item prototypes made from their computer parts:  Cisco Systems - 09/04
Lobby and boardroom furnishings:  Act One Technical Services. - 10/00
Recycled computer parts lobby clocks and lamps:  Intricast Corp. - 10/98