1 Constructing Design Methodologies Using Multi-agent Systems Cirrus Shakeri Dassault Systemes, KTI Lexington, MA 02421 David C. Brown Computer Science Department Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA 01609 Corresponding Author: Cirrus Shakeri cirrus@shakeri.name Dassault Systemes, KTI 10 Maguire Road, Suite 232 Lexington, MA 02421 Tel: 781-676-2148 Fax: 781-274-7700 manuscript pages: 32 + figures + tables number of tables: 6 number of figures: 12