Add shape setting to status and importance icons

[vkbo]

Summary:

This PR adds a shape generator class that can be used to give the status and importance icons a different shape than the default square.

Related Issue(s):

Closes #1786

Reviewer's Checklist:

• The header of all files contain a reference to the repository license
• The overall test coverage is increased or remains the same as before
• All tests are passing
• All flake8 checks are passing and the style guide is followed
• Documentation (as docstrings) is complete and understandable
• Only files that have been actively changed are committed