Griffseite
Griffseite is a German term used in technical and ergonomic contexts to denote the side of an object that is intended to be grasped or held by a user. The word combines Griff (grip, handle) and Seite (side), emphasizing the interaction between a person and the object. In documentation and design briefs, the Griffseite helps specify how a device is meant to be held and operated.
In practice, the Griffseite appears on a wide range of products, including hand tools, kitchen utensils, consumer
Design considerations for the Griffseite focus on human factors: grip diameter and shape, tactile texture, material
Translations into English vary, with terms like grip side or handle side used in some contexts; however,