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Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

They look good! As a word of caution though, be careful of the typefaces you choose. The use of Papyrus (on the Blackwood Sinners poster) is almost considered an unforgivable sin in the design world. :P
 
There are a few areas in the type that could use some touching up, but not bad for some of your first pieces. The kerning between the AVA in AVAILABLE NOW especially (notice how there is an unusual amount of space between each letter?). Keep in mind, I'm saying these things as someone that's been in the field of design for a decade or so now. It's nothing I'd expect you to know without any formal training or anything.
 
With a little poking around online, you can find a pretty good amount of information on typography and how to improve the small things. Here's a couple quick little introduction articles: http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/a-20-minute-intro-to-typography-basics--psd-3326 and https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/12/what-font-should-i-use-five-principles-for-choosing-and-using-typefaces/
 
And remember, don't be afraid to ask for help on here. Plenty of us are willing to help.

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Bristol City Centre? Shouldn't that be Center? Oh wait, wrong side of the puddle.  :P  :D  :P
 
Fantastic job here. I wish I had more opportunities to use Affinity software. Sadly, I'm stuck with Adobe here at work.

Never did get round to finishing this set, which is annoying. I dug them out today for a new website slider. I was quite pleased with the outcome and used a bit of noise on the texturing too.

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

Good call. I didn't even notice that it was an "Apple Promotion." 

So...out of curiosity...is Designer supposed to be $24.99 (USD) right now, or is that an error? Photo is listed at it's normal price of $49.99 (USD).

First time using Affinity Designer to design a larger project for web. This draft view attached is of a personal blog site to come.

..or you could buy it to try it whenever you want  :P

Think of it like the old days of Adobe when you had to purchase each version of Photoshop if you wanted to upgrade—before the Creative Cloud model—only more reasonably priced.  ;)

Welcome Lynn! You'll get the hang of things eventually. I believe Leigh was referring to the "built-in" help menu, found at the far right of the list of drop down menus found on the menu bar at the top of your screen. UI is short for User Interface—essentially the design of the software itself—all the buttons, tools, etc. that we as users interact with to make the software work. 
 
I can understand the frustration. There is a lot of new information to gather in, even for those of us that are experienced in Photoshop and image editing. The concept of "personas" is unique to Affinity software, and took me a bit to figure out. A lot of the terminology that you are questioning is stuff that has been around since the days of printing photos with negatives and film enlargers and has carried over to digital photography and image editing. 
 
I'm assuming you've already seen this video. If not, it may shed a tiny bit of light on things. Always feel free to reach out to us here on the forums. Plenty of folks ready to help out new users (which I am myself).