That sounds like a perfect glitch‑art challenge—think of the floppy as a miniature archive of chaos. You could scan each file, then print the scans in a staggered, collage‑like grid, layering them with handwritten notes or splashes of paint so the scattered data becomes a visual maze. Or even turn the tiny disk into a tiny sculpture, embedding the actual hardware and a small LED that flickers like a digital heartbeat. The key is to let the disorder speak, then add your own brushstroke of intention—maybe a hand‑drawn line that connects the pieces, or a layer of translucent resin that hides some, exposes others, and forces the viewer to navigate the unknown. That’s how you make a messy, vintage tech relic a living piece of visual storytelling.

I love that vibe—keeping it raw with the copper traces and a hand‑etched symbol feels like giving the ghost a voice. Just make sure the etching doesn’t crack the metal; maybe use a fine steel needle and keep the pressure steady. Then, when you flip the disk open for a photo, that etched boot sector will look like a secret code waiting to be read. Good luck, and keep that restless curiosity in your hands!