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The Virtual Wild

Name: The Virtual Wild
Address: Chicago, IL, US
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10/15/2026

AUSA is wrapped, but our work in D.C. isn't quite finished.

Before heading to our next installation with Thales, the team made a stop at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. 🌎

When you spend your days creating interactive experiences, it's always fun to be on the other side of one.

We love seeing how other teams approach storytelling, technology, and exhibit design. What makes someone stop? What sparks curiosity? What makes an experience memorable?

There's always something to learn when you get out from behind the screen and experience it for yourself.

Next stop: Thales!

Our team is on-site today, continuing work on an immersive customer experience. From the AUSA show floor to museum exhibits to another installation, it's been a busy week in Washington, D.C.

And we wouldn't have it any other way.

📸 Left to right: Cole Wiser (Executive Creative Director & Partner), Jay Rutherford (Founder & CEO), David Hindman (Technical Director).

10/14/2026

Day 3 at , and we found the Batmobile. 🦇

We came for the defense tech. Didn't expect to run into the Dark Knight's ride.

Between reconnecting with partners, meeting new faces, and exploring some incredible technology, it's been a great week in D.C. And clearly, the show floor still has a few surprises up its sleeve.

Today is our last day at AUSA 2026!

If you're here and we've yet to cross paths, there's still time! Whether you're planning your next trade show, exploring interactive technology, or just want to say hello, we'd love to connect before we head home.

Send us a DM and let's make it happen.

10/13/2026

Day 2 at , and this is our favorite view on the show floor 👇

We’re proud to be in Washington, D.C. this week supporting Lockheed Martin, Leidos, and Thales.

At the Lockheed Martin booth, visitors walk up to the table, tap “Select Your Radar,” and within seconds the conversation shifts from “what is this?” to “how would this work for us?”

That’s the Sentinel A4 and AN/TPQ-53 experience we built with Lockheed Martin: an interactive touchscreen table paired with a large-format LED wall, giving visitors the freedom to explore each system while the team guides the conversation.

There’s a lot of technology on the show floor this week. Nearly every booth has a screen.

But the experiences drawing people in are the ones that invite them to do something.

Touch. Explore. Ask questions. Understand something complex in a way that feels intuitive.

That’s the part we love most about building interactive experiences.

We’re here through Wednesday. If you’re at AUSA, swing by the Lockheed Martin booth and see it in action.

10/12/2026

Thousands of people. Hundreds of booths. Seconds to make an impression.

We've made it to AUSA 2026! 🚀

We're officially on the ground in Washington, D.C., and excited to see what this year's show has in store.

We've helped defense leaders like Lockheed Martin and Leidos turn complex technology into interactive experiences that get people to stop, explore, ask questions, and start meaningful conversations.

Now we're here to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and see how others are pushing the boundaries of what's possible on the show floor.

📍 AUSA 2026 | October 12–14 | Washington, D.C.

If you're exhibiting, planning your next trade show, or exploring new ways to bring complex technology to life, we'd love to connect.

Here at AUSA? Drop us a comment or send us a DM. Let's grab 15 minutes!

See you on the show floor!

10/07/2026

Built nearly 7 years ago. Still running. Still drawing a crowd.

Museum exhibits face years of daily traffic, curious hands, and constant use. This one, built for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is still going strong.

Visitors design a custom avatar on a touchscreen. Then face and motion tracking bring it to life, mirroring their movements on the projection in real time.

Thousands of visitors later, it still gets people to stop, play, and explore.

That’s the kind of experience we love building…one that keeps working long after opening day.

Visit our website or Dm us to learn more. We reply to every message. :)

09/25/2026

We're heading back to AUSA! 👋

The Virtual Wild team will be in Washington, D.C., October 12–14.

The digital experiences we've built with Lockheed Martin and Leidos have delivered real returns and sales growth. AUSA is where the industry brings its best, and we can't wait to see everyone's new booth properties.

Going to AUSA? Send us a DM so we can connect while we're there.

See you in D.C.!

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend from The Virtual Wild.

This one's for the people behind the builds: the late nights, the problem-solving, the ideas that only work because someone stayed to make them work. We're grateful for this team.

The studio is closed through Monday while we rest and recharge. We hope you do the same… BBQs, pools, friends, family, or whatever your long weekend looks like.

Stay safe, and we'll see you back on Tuesday.

09/01/2026

We're at the 2026 NWA Tech Summit today, sitting in on sessions like "The Agentic Workforce" and talking with the people building what's next in AI and enterprise technology.

Here's why this matters to us: the same shift happening in AI (from static tools to responsive, intelligent systems) is happening in physical spaces, too.

Trade show booths, briefing rooms, and museum exhibits are becoming interactive, data-driven experiences instead of static displays.

The conversations at this Summit shape how our clients think about technology, which in turn shapes what we build for them.

Our team is on-site all day. If you're here too, send us a DM. Let's meet up.

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08/26/2026

The Virtual Wild is excited to be here in New Orleans, beginning a new partnership with The National WWII Museum.

This is one of the most respected museums in the country, and we're proud to bring our interactive experience design into that world. More details on what we're building together are coming soon.

Stay tuned. 🇺🇸

08/14/2026

We're so excited to announce the hire of our new Software Engineer, Garrett Whitehead

He's a coding wizard with sharp problem-solving skills and a great eye for creative work, with experience at Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP and a degree from the University of Arkansas.

Based in Fayetteville, when he's not building, he's talking about movies, hunting down the best marketplace deals, or playing board games and basketball with his friends.

He has already become an incredible asset to our team. Welcome aboard, Garrett!

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Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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+17736776619

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