I am stuck creatively on a project... I want to create a graphic of some kind that illustrates a percentage increase (in this case--time). Pie and bar charts seem so mundane and uninteresting. I was kind of thinking something along of the lines of a glass of water becoming more full, but get stuck figuring out how to make the analogy in practical application so that the message is clear. I want to convey the idea of how the time is a gain/profit.

Any of your creative ideas would be most welcome and appreciated!!!