Method and apparatus for implementing a metamethodology

The present invention is directed to a comprehensive design flow system. A system and method are provided that provide a comprehensive system to introduce a metamethodology that integrates EDA design tools into a manageable and predictable design flow. A method of designing an integrated circuit may include accessing a design utility operating on an information handling system, displaying a dynamic template on a display device of an information handling system, wherein the dynamic template implements at least two symbols displayable on a display device, in which the at least two symbols each correspond to a respective EDA tool, and arranging the at least two symbols displayed on the display device. The at least two symbols are arranged to indicate an interrelationship of the EDA tools in a design process of an integrated circuit.