New concept art in Shiba Inu’s Metaverse

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Shiba Inu released the first concept art of Dunes, one of the hubs of his metaverse project.

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SHIB metaverse notes that Dunes' concept art is shared to provide the strongest reference points that help refine the hub's creative perspective and look.

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According to Shiba Inu post “Black and white sketches and concept artwork include a strong, physical, powerful potential, especially in abstract artwork”.

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The inspiration behind the Dunes concept art design is taken from multiple locations including Pyramids in Egypt, the Sahara Desert etc.

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The development team also revealed that they were inspired by the flora of the central Dunes of Welwitschia, Nara Melons, Camel Thorn Tree etc.

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Fauna Inspiration is taken from Sand Cat, Sandworm, Kangaroo Mouse, Camel, Dune Scorpion etc.

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Meanwhile, Shiba Inu has scheduled a fireside chat on the official Shibtoken Discord channel on October 27, 2022, at 8 PM EST.

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