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Clearly Studio · vs the contest

A 99designs alternative,
without the gamble.

Skip the contest and the pile of throwaway drafts. One studio, one brief, a fixed quote — refine one direction instead of judging fifty.

Start a briefWhy hire a studio ⟶

The short answer

A design contest crowdsources drafts — you post a brief, dozens of designers submit, and you sift and reject until one wins. Clearly Studio is the opposite: one studio takes your brief, replies with a fixed quote in 24 hours, and refines a single direction with you in a portal. You approve before you pay, own the source files, and never wade through runner-up drafts. If certainty and a real working relationship beat a crowd, that’s the alternative.

One studio, not a crowdFixed quote in 24hApprove before you payClean ownership

Contest vs studio

Two ways to get a design made — the honest split.

Design contest

  • Dozens of drafts to sift and reject
  • Thin, one-way communication
  • You do the judging + project management
  • IP + license questions from unpaid entrants

Clearly Studio

  • One direction, refined with you
  • A direct thread with the studio
  • Fixed quote — no PM work for you
  • Own the source files; approve before you pay
What we make

Vector + brand design

Custom logos

A distinctive mark plus every variant.

Brand identity

Logo, palette, type, and assets — a full system.

Custom illustration

Original spot art, heroes, and sets.

How it works

Brief → concepts → approve → pay → files

Step
01

Send a brief

One brief, no contest. Fixed quote back in 24 hours.

Step
02

Refine in your portal

One direction, iterated with the studio — not a pile to judge.

Step
03

Approve + download

Approve, pay, and the source files unlock instantly.

FAQ

99designs alternative, answered

01What’s wrong with a design contest?+
Nothing, if you enjoy sifting dozens of throwaway drafts and picking a winner. But it’s a gamble — quality is uneven, communication is thin, and you spend real time judging. A studio gives you one direction to refine, not a pile to reject.
02How is Clearly Studio different?+
One studio, one brief, one direct thread. A fixed quote up front, revisions until it’s right, and you approve before you pay. No crowd, no contest fee, no runner-up drafts you paid for and can’t use.
03Do I own the design and source files?+
Yes — full ownership and editable source files with a commercial license, stated plainly. No IP ambiguity from unpaid contest entrants.
04How fast?+
Quote in 24 hours; most projects deliver in a few days — usually faster than running and judging a full contest.

Skip the contest

Send a brief and get a fixed quote in 24 hours. Approve before you pay.

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