diff --git a/app/services/ticket_pdf_generator.rb b/app/services/ticket_pdf_generator.rb
index 6846ab2..68e929a 100755
--- a/app/services/ticket_pdf_generator.rb
+++ b/app/services/ticket_pdf_generator.rb
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ require "rqrcode"
 
 # PDF ticket generator service using Prawn
 #
-# Generates PDF tickets with QR codes for event entry validation
-# Includes event details, venue information, and unique QR code for each ticket
+# Generates simple, compact PDF tickets with QR codes for event entry validation
+# Clean, minimalist design that fits on a single page
 class TicketPdfGenerator
   # Suppress Prawn's internationalization warning for built-in fonts
   Prawn::Fonts::AFM.hide_m17n_warning = true
@@ -16,199 +16,109 @@ class TicketPdfGenerator
   end
 
   def generate
-    Prawn::Document.new(page_size: [400, 650], margin: 0) do |pdf|
-      # Main container with modern gradient background
-      create_background(pdf)
-
-      # Header section with brand and visual hierarchy
-      create_header(pdf)
-
-      # Event information card
-      create_event_card(pdf)
-
-      # Ticket holder information
-      create_holder_section(pdf)
-
-      # QR Code section with modern styling
+    Prawn::Document.new(page_size: "A4", margin: 40) do |pdf|
+      # Simple header
+      create_simple_header(pdf)
+      
+      # Event and ticket info in compact layout
+      create_ticket_info(pdf)
+      
+      # QR code section
       create_qr_section(pdf)
-
-      # Footer with security elements
-      create_footer(pdf)
-
+      
+      # Simple footer
+      create_simple_footer(pdf)
+      
     end.render
   end
 
   private
 
-  def create_background(pdf)
-    # Gradient background effect
-    pdf.fill_color "F8FAFC"
-    pdf.fill_rectangle [0, pdf.bounds.height], pdf.bounds.width, pdf.bounds.height
-
-    # Top decorative band
+  def create_simple_header(pdf)
+    # Brand name
     pdf.fill_color "6366F1"
-    pdf.fill_rectangle [0, pdf.bounds.height], pdf.bounds.width, 120
-
-    # Subtle gradient effect
-    pdf.fill_color "8B5CF6"
-    pdf.fill_rectangle [0, pdf.bounds.height], pdf.bounds.width, 80
-  end
-
-  def create_header(pdf)
-    pdf.move_cursor_to(pdf.bounds.height - 30)
-
-    # ApéroNight logo/brand
-    pdf.fill_color "FFFFFF"
-    pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 32
+    pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 24
     pdf.text "AperoNight", align: :center
-
-    pdf.move_down 8
-    pdf.font "Helvetica", size: 12
-    pdf.fill_color "E2E8F0"
-    pdf.text "EVENEMENT TICKET", align: :center, character_spacing: 2
-  end
-
-  def create_event_card(pdf)
-    pdf.move_cursor_to(480)
-
-    # Main event card with shadow effect
-    card_y = pdf.cursor
-
-    # Shadow effect
-    pdf.fill_color "E2E8F0"
-    pdf.rounded_rectangle [22, card_y - 2], 356, 152, 15
-    pdf.fill
-
-    # Main card
-    pdf.fill_color "FFFFFF"
-    pdf.stroke_color "E5E7EB"
-    pdf.line_width 1
-    pdf.rounded_rectangle [20, card_y], 360, 150, 15
-    pdf.fill_and_stroke
-
-    # Event name with accent
-    pdf.bounding_box([40, card_y - 20], width: 320, height: 110) do
-      pdf.fill_color "1F2937"
-      pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 20
-      pdf.text ticket.event.name, align: :center
-
-      pdf.move_down 15
-
-      # Event details grid
-      create_event_details_grid(pdf)
-    end
-  end
-
-  def create_event_details_grid(pdf)
-    details = [
-      { label: "DATE", value: ticket.event.start_time.strftime("%d %B %Y"), icon: "[CAL]" },
-      { label: "HEURE", value: ticket.event.start_time.strftime("%H:%M"), icon: "[TIME]" },
-      { label: "LIEU", value: ticket.event.venue_name, icon: "[LOC]" },
-      { label: "TYPE", value: ticket.ticket_type.name, icon: "[TICK]" }
-    ]
-
+    
+    pdf.move_down 5
     pdf.font "Helvetica", size: 10
+    pdf.fill_color "64748B"
+    pdf.text "Billet d'entree", align: :center
+    
+    pdf.move_down 20
+    
+    # Simple divider line
+    pdf.stroke_color "E5E7EB"
+    pdf.horizontal_line 0, pdf.bounds.width
+    pdf.move_down 20
+  end
 
-    details.each_slice(2).with_index do |row, row_index|
-      y_offset = row_index * 35
-
-      row.each_with_index do |detail, col_index|
-        x_offset = col_index * 160
-
-        pdf.bounding_box([x_offset, pdf.cursor - y_offset], width: 150, height: 30) do
-          # Icon and label
-          pdf.fill_color "6B7280"
-          pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 8
-          pdf.text "#{detail[:icon]} #{detail[:label]}", character_spacing: 1
-
-          pdf.move_down 3
-
-          # Value
-          pdf.fill_color "1F2937"
-          pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 11
-          pdf.text detail[:value]
-        end
+  def create_ticket_info(pdf)
+    # Event name - prominent
+    pdf.fill_color "1F2937"
+    pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 18
+    pdf.text ticket.event.name, align: :center
+    pdf.move_down 15
+    
+    # Two-column layout for ticket details
+    pdf.bounding_box([0, pdf.cursor], width: pdf.bounds.width, height: 120) do
+      # Left column
+      pdf.bounding_box([0, pdf.cursor], width: pdf.bounds.width / 2 - 20, height: 120) do
+        create_info_item(pdf, "Date", ticket.event.start_time.strftime("%d %B %Y"))
+        create_info_item(pdf, "Heure", ticket.event.start_time.strftime("%H:%M"))
+        create_info_item(pdf, "Lieu", ticket.event.venue_name)
+      end
+      
+      # Right column
+      pdf.bounding_box([pdf.bounds.width / 2 + 20, pdf.cursor], width: pdf.bounds.width / 2 - 20, height: 120) do
+        create_info_item(pdf, "Type", ticket.ticket_type.name)
+        create_info_item(pdf, "Prix", "#{sprintf('%.2f', ticket.price_euros)} EUR")
+        create_info_item(pdf, "Titulaire", "#{ticket.first_name} #{ticket.last_name}")
       end
     end
+    
+    pdf.move_down 30
   end
 
-  def create_holder_section(pdf)
-    pdf.move_cursor_to(280)
-
-    # Ticket holder section
-    pdf.bounding_box([20, pdf.cursor], width: 360, height: 60) do
-      # Section header with accent line
-      pdf.fill_color "6366F1"
-      pdf.fill_rectangle [0, pdf.cursor], 60, 2
-
-      pdf.move_down 10
-
-      pdf.fill_color "1F2937"
-      pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 12
-      pdf.text "DETENTEUR DU BILLET", character_spacing: 1
-
-      pdf.move_down 8
-
-      # Holder name with elegant styling
-      pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 18
-      pdf.fill_color "374151"
-      pdf.text "#{ticket.first_name.upcase} #{ticket.last_name.upcase}"
-
-      pdf.move_down 5
-
-      # Price badge
-      create_price_badge(pdf)
-    end
-  end
-
-  def create_price_badge(pdf)
-    price_text = "€#{sprintf('%.2f', ticket.price_euros)}"
-
-    # Price badge background
-    pdf.fill_color "10B981"
-    pdf.rounded_rectangle [0, pdf.cursor], 80, 25, 12
-    pdf.fill
-
-    # Price text
-    pdf.fill_color "FFFFFF"
-    pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 12
-    pdf.text_box price_text, at: [0, pdf.cursor],
-                 width: 80, height: 25,
-                 align: :center, valign: :center
+  def create_info_item(pdf, label, value)
+    pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 9
+    pdf.fill_color "64748B"
+    pdf.text label.upcase
+    
+    pdf.move_down 2
+    pdf.font "Helvetica", size: 11
+    pdf.fill_color "1F2937"
+    pdf.text value
+    pdf.move_down 12
   end
 
   def create_qr_section(pdf)
-    pdf.move_cursor_to(190)
-
-    # QR Code section with modern card design
-    pdf.bounding_box([20, pdf.cursor], width: 360, height: 140) do
-      # QR background card
-      pdf.fill_color "F1F5F9"
-      pdf.stroke_color "E2E8F0"
-      pdf.rounded_rectangle [0, pdf.cursor], 360, 130, 15
-      pdf.fill_and_stroke
-
+    # Center the QR code horizontally
+    qr_size = 120
+    x_position = (pdf.bounds.width - qr_size) / 2
+    
+    pdf.bounding_box([x_position, pdf.cursor], width: qr_size, height: qr_size + 40) do
       # QR Code title
-      pdf.move_down 15
-      pdf.fill_color "475569"
       pdf.font "Helvetica", style: :bold, size: 12
-      pdf.text "CODE D'ENTREE", align: :center, character_spacing: 2
-
+      pdf.fill_color "1F2937"
+      pdf.text "Code d'entree", align: :center
       pdf.move_down 10
-
-      # Generate and place QR code
-      generate_qr_code(pdf)
-
+      
+      # Generate QR code
+      generate_simple_qr_code(pdf, qr_size)
+      
       pdf.move_down 10
-
+      
       # QR code ID
       pdf.font "Helvetica", size: 8
       pdf.fill_color "64748B"
-      pdf.text "ID: #{ticket.qr_code[0..11]}...", align: :center, character_spacing: 0.5
+      pdf.text "ID: #{ticket.qr_code[0..15]}...", align: :center
     end
+    
+    pdf.move_down 40
   end
 
-  def generate_qr_code(pdf)
+  def generate_simple_qr_code(pdf, size)
     # Ensure all required data is present before generating QR code
     if ticket.qr_code.blank?
       raise "Ticket QR code is missing"
@@ -229,37 +139,31 @@ class TicketPdfGenerator
       raise "QR code data must be a valid string"
     end
 
-    # Create QR code with white background
-    pdf.bounding_box([130, pdf.cursor], width: 100, height: 100) do
-      pdf.fill_color "FFFFFF"
-      pdf.rounded_rectangle [0, pdf.cursor], 100, 100, 8
-      pdf.fill
-
-      # Generate QR code
-      pdf.print_qr_code(qr_code_data, extent: 85, align: :center)
-    end
+    # Generate QR code
+    pdf.print_qr_code(qr_code_data, extent: size, align: :center)
   end
 
-  def create_footer(pdf)
-    pdf.move_cursor_to(40)
-
+  def create_simple_footer(pdf)
     # Security notice
     pdf.font "Helvetica", size: 8
-    pdf.fill_color "6B7280"
-    pdf.text "[!] Ce billet est valable pour une seule entree", align: :center
-    pdf.text "Presentez ce billet a l'entree de l'evenement", align: :center
-
-    pdf.move_down 8
-
-    # Generation timestamp with modern styling
+    pdf.fill_color "64748B"
+    pdf.text "Ce billet est valable pour une seule entree.", align: :center
+    pdf.text "Presentez ce code QR a l'entree de l'evenement.", align: :center
+    
+    pdf.move_down 10
+    
+    # Divider line
+    pdf.stroke_color "E5E7EB"
+    pdf.horizontal_line 0, pdf.bounds.width
+    pdf.move_down 5
+    
+    # Generation timestamp
     pdf.font "Helvetica", size: 7
     pdf.fill_color "9CA3AF"
     timestamp = "Genere le #{Time.current.strftime('%d/%m/%Y a %H:%M')}"
-    pdf.text timestamp, align: :center, character_spacing: 0.3
+    pdf.text timestamp, align: :center
   end
 
-  private
-
   def build_qr_code_data(ticket)
     # Try multiple approaches to get valid QR code data
     begin
@@ -289,4 +193,4 @@ class TicketPdfGenerator
     # Final fallback: simple ticket identifier
     "TICKET-#{ticket.id}"
   end
-end
+end
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