This UX research project explored redesigning Instagram to better support safe, interest-based communities for younger users. Guided by interviews with a high school counselor, we identified a lack of visible and trustworthy community spaces and focused on improving the Discover and Community pages. Our Figma prototype introduced features such as interest-tagged communities, public and private groups, community previews, and simplified navigation to encourage interaction over passive consumption. The redesign preserves Instagram’s core photo-sharing purpose while creating a safer, more engaging environment for students, creators, and communities to connect meaningfully.