How Pixel Debt Works
From flagging design debt in Figma to tracking resolution across your team—Pixel Debt makes design decisions visible and actionable.
Try the Figma pluginFlag in Figma
Select any frame or node in Figma and open the Pixel Debt plugin.
During design reviews, simply select the element being discussed and click to log a new debt item. The plugin automatically captures the Figma link and frame reference.
Add structured context
Fill in the details that make debt items actionable.
Add description, context, next steps, categories/tags, severity, effort estimates, and accountability fields (reviewed by, approved by, rejected by, recommended by, created by). Optionally capture a screenshot preview.
Auto-sync to platform
Everything syncs automatically to the Pixel Debt web platform.
No manual export needed. Debt items from all your Figma files flow into a unified backlog where your entire team can access, filter, and collaborate on them.
Resolve & report
Collaborate on debt, track progress, and report on trends.
Assign owners and due dates, add comments, approve or reject decisions, mark items as resolved, and generate reports to show stakeholders how design debt is being managed over time.
What you can capture
Every debt item includes structured fields to make decisions actionable and traceable.
Figma link + frame reference
Direct link back to the exact element in your design file
Description + context
What the issue is and why it matters
Next steps
Clear action items for resolving the debt
Categories & tags
Organize by component, flow, or custom taxonomy
Severity rating
Critical, high, medium, or low impact
Effort estimate
How much work to fix—from quick wins to major efforts
Accountability fields
Reviewed by, approved by, rejected by, recommended by, created by
Screenshot preview
Optional visual capture for quick reference
What you can do on the platform
The web platform gives your team full visibility and control over design debt.
See all design debt across projects and files in one unified view.
Filter by status, severity, category, owner, project, and more.
Mark items resolved and report on debt trends over time.
Ready to start tracking design debt?
Install the Figma plugin and start capturing decisions today.
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