In traditional Chinese type, stroke endings (the hui or "feet") have curves. In modular design, these become 45-degree or 90-degree cuts. Look for consistent beveling or stark flat edges.
Because characters are built from repeated elements, animations (morphing, sliding blocks) feel cohesive. hk modular font
Many young Hong Kong designers reject both classical Chinese calligraphy (seen as antiquated) and generic Western modernism (seen as culturally blind). The modular font offers a third path: a cold, algorithmic aesthetic that feels futuristic yet distinctly local. It is the typeface of a smart city—controlled, efficient, and slightly dystopian. In traditional Chinese type, stroke endings (the hui
Because they are built from parts, these fonts are often easier to adapt into "variable fonts" or animated formats. In traditional Chinese type